Ullu-Tau Mountain (4207 m) is one of the most famous peaks not only in the Elbrus National Park, but also in the entire Caucasus. Many peoples of the Caucasus consider it a Place of Power and come here to ask the Ullu-Tau Mountain for the fulfillment of their innermost desires.
The inhabitants of the mountainous Caucasus call the mountain Ullu-Tau: "Mother-Mountain" or "God`s Mountain". They believe that if you come to the foot of Ullu-Tau to the Glade of Desires and ask the mountain for the fulfillment of your innermost desire, then it will definitely come true. When people come to the Glade of Desires, they build their small pyramids out of stones. According to the belief, most often women come here who ask the Mother-Mountain for the birth of a child and these desires are fulfilled.
The glacier in the form of a lotus flower on the northern slope of Ullu-Tau is clearly visible from the Glade of Desires. The shape of this glacier gives mysticism to the mountain, since in Eastern religions the lotus flower is a symbol of purity and perfection. This is exactly what the thoughts of people coming to the Glade of Desires should be.
Ullu-Tau Mountain is part of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range. Two other peaks with a height of more than 4 thousand meters rise next to it: Chegettauchana Mountain (4019 m) and Sarykolbashi Mountain (4160 m). On all three mountains there are glaciers and passes where climbers train every summer.
To pass to the Ullu-Tau Mountain and the Glade of Desires, it is necessary to get a pass to the border zone. This is due to the fact that there is a Mestian pass (3769 m) between the Ullu-Tau and Sarykolbashi mountains. It is possible to pass through it to the territory of Georgia, although climbing equipment is needed for this. To obtain a pass to the border zone in the Ullu-Tau mountaineering camp, only a Russian passport is required. Foreign citizens must issue a pass in advance in the FSB of Russia.
