Attraction

Between the settlement of Novaya Chara and Kodar Park lies the northernmost sand desert in the world — the Chara Sands. This natural desert, with classic crescent dunes, is bordered by taiga forest on one side and mountain ranges on the other. The dunes reach 15–30 metres in height, and you can even snowboard on them. How to get there: from Chita to Novaya Chara you can fly (flights run every other day). A one-way ticket starts at about 15,000 rubles per person with luggage; flight time is one and a half to two hours. Another option is to take the train with transfers: first Chita — Skovorodino (along the Trans‑Siberian about 20 hours), then Skovorodino — Novaya Chara (along the BAM about 12–13 hours) — the whole trip costs almost the same as by plane: 12,000–15,000 rubles.