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Komi RepublicTravel & hospitality

Discover your North

From the pillars of Manpupuner to the flavours of northern cuisine. Explore the places, hospitality and stories of Komi in one journey.

Project facts

The Yaksha–Manpupuner corridor remains a development project. The Yaksha base and housing are paused pending a separate decision. Listed hotels and restaurants are independent regional venues, not an operating holding-owned chain.

Komi Republic · Sights
01 / 04UNESCO World Heritage

Manpupuner

Pechora-Ilych Nature Reserve · Troitsko-Pechorsky District

Seven stone pillars stand above the upper Pechora. Their legend belongs to Mansi tradition; the Komi name means “small mountain of idols”.

7stone pillars
Directions →

Manpupuner plateau · Asankheia · CC BY-SA 4.0

02 / 04UNESCO World Heritage

Yugyd Va National Park

Northern Urals

Untouched taiga, mountain ridges and rivers form part of the UNESCO World Heritage property “Virgin Komi Forests”. Its name means “bright water”.

1.89m hapark area
Directions →

Mount Manaraga, Yugyd Va National Park · Aysa t · CC BY-SA 4.0

03 / 04European North

Pechora River

From the Northern Urals to the Barents Sea

The Pechora flows from the Northern Urals to the Barents Sea. Its upper reaches are home to the Pechora-Ilych Nature Reserve and Manpupuner.

1,809 kmriver length
Directions →

Pechora River near Yaksha · Г. Новинская · CC BY-SA 4.0

04 / 04Former mining settlement

Khalmer-Yu

Vorkuta district · north of the Arctic Circle

A former mining settlement northeast of Vorkuta. Established in 1954 and abolished in 1996, it takes its name from the Nenets and Komi words for “river of the dead”.

1996settlement abolished
Directions →

Waterfall on the Khalmeryu River · Malupasic · CC BY-SA 4.0

Komi RepublicSights

Places that stay with you

Stone giants, mountain rivers and vast taiga. Four places to begin your journey through Komi.

01
UNESCO World Heritage

Manpupuner

Pechora-Ilych Nature Reserve · Troitsko-Pechorsky District

Seven stone pillars stand above the upper Pechora. Their legend belongs to Mansi tradition; the Komi name means “small mountain of idols”.

7stone pillars
Directions →

Manpupuner plateau · Asankheia · CC BY-SA 4.0

02
UNESCO World Heritage

Yugyd Va National Park

Northern Urals

Untouched taiga, mountain ridges and rivers form part of the UNESCO World Heritage property “Virgin Komi Forests”. Its name means “bright water”.

1.89m hapark area
Directions →

Mount Manaraga, Yugyd Va National Park · Aysa t · CC BY-SA 4.0

03
European North

Pechora River

From the Northern Urals to the Barents Sea

The Pechora flows from the Northern Urals to the Barents Sea. Its upper reaches are home to the Pechora-Ilych Nature Reserve and Manpupuner.

1,809 kmriver length
Directions →

Pechora River near Yaksha · Г. Новинская · CC BY-SA 4.0

04
Former mining settlement

Khalmer-Yu

Vorkuta district · north of the Arctic Circle

A former mining settlement northeast of Vorkuta. Established in 1954 and abolished in 1996, it takes its name from the Nenets and Komi words for “river of the dead”.

1996settlement abolished
Directions →

Waterfall on the Khalmeryu River · Malupasic · CC BY-SA 4.0

Komi RepublicPlaces to stay

Places to stay

Hotels and guesthouses across the Komi Republic. Independent places with direct links to help plan your trip.

25Places across Komi

Sources checked 4 October 2026

Results: 25

Holding projects 01 +
  • Artist’s visualization
    03Artist’s visualization

    Glamping Yaksha

    Glamping · 16 cabins

    A proposed 16-cabin glamping site in the Yaksha–Manpupuner corridor. The Yaksha base is paused pending a separate decision; opening dates are not confirmed.

    Project · timing unconfirmed

    Artist’s visualization

Photographs show Komi’s landscapes and settlements; visualizations are identified individually.

Komi RepublicFlavours of the North

Flavours of the North

Restaurants, cafés and places to eat across Komi, from regional cuisine to city bistros.

19Places across Komi

Sources checked 4 October 2026

Results: 19

Holding projects 01 +
  • Artist’s visualization
    06Artist’s visualization

    Taiga

    Restaurant at the cableway

    A proposed restaurant at the Yaksha Skyview cableway. Part of the tourism corridor concept; no opening or operating restaurant is confirmed.

    Project · not operating

    Artist’s visualization

Photographs show Komi’s landscapes and settlements; visualizations are identified individually.

04 / Travel & hospitality

Find your place on the map

Choose a district to discover its Komi name, explore local folklore and continue your journey.

Adapted from Administrative Map of Komi numbered.svg by Nzeemin, CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Administrative_Map_of_Komi_numbered.svg), with the Syktyvkar footprint from Location Syktyvkar District Komi Republic.svg by Nzeemin, CC BY-SA 2.5 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Location_Syktyvkar_District_Komi_Republic.svg). Changes: combined Syktyvkar footprint added to the numbered map; interactive UI, labels and symbols supplied separately. Combined map geometry adaptation: CC BY-SA 2.5 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/). 1

Select a district

Adapted map: Nzeemin · CC BY-SA 2.0 / CC BY-SA 2.5 · Municipalities: Komistat · Siirski · CC BY-SA 4.0

Komi RepublicMythology

Where stories live

Gods and spirits, heroes and guardians of the forest. Eight themes from the world of Komi-Zyryan folklore.

01

Gods and spirits

En and Omöl

The creation of the world

Two creator brothers shape the world in Komi cosmology. One creates; the other brings everything that makes life difficult.

Read the story
02

Epic tales and legends

Pera the Hero

Strength of the taiga

A mighty hunter summoned to Moscow and rewarded with hunting grounds and silk nets. Priluzye tells the story as its own.

Read the story
03

Gods and spirits

Vörsa and Vasa

Guardians of forest and water

Vörsa is the master of the forest; hunters shared their catch with him. Vasa rules the waters, fish and mills.

Read the story
04

Gods and spirits

Voypel

Lord of the northern wind

A deity of northern wind and cold, preserved in a written source from 1501. The name combines “north/night” and “ear”.

Read the story
05

Epic tales and legends

The Chud

Ancestors beneath the earth

Komi legends tell of ancestors who refused baptism and buried themselves beneath their own dwellings.

Read the story
06

Traditional celebrations

Celebrations

Gorka, St Nicholas’ Day and Ivan Lun

Circle dances in Ust-Tsilma, the spring at Kazhym and village feast days preserve the rhythms of the folk calendar.

Read the story
07

Rituals and beliefs

Rituals

Rowan, singers of good and Khalmeryu

Protective rowan, the Bursylysyas religious movement and the name of a tundra river reveal different layers of local belief.

Read the story
08

Traditional livelihoods and crafts

Crafts

Reindeer, clay, wool and painting

Explore Izhma reindeer herding, Vylgort pottery, patterned knitting on the Sysola and wood painting along the Vashka.

Read the story

Tourism development programme · Komi Republic

Yaksha–Manpupuner: from taiga rivers to a mountain plateau

We are developing a tourism corridor linking Yaksha, the landscape of the Pechora-Ilych Nature Reserve and the direction towards the Manpupuner plateau. The programme includes accommodation, a visitor centre, nature trails, a scenic lift and later expedition routes. This is a development project: the glamping site and Yaksha Skyview are not open, and the Yaksha base and housing are on hold pending a separate decision.

As of 4 October 2026

01Key facts

Programme geography
Yaksha → ManpupunerTaiga plains, river valleys, foothills and a mountain plateau form one planned sequence of development.
Planned glamping site
16 cabinsThis is the accommodation concept for the first stage. There is currently no operating site available to book.
Planned scenic lift
Yaksha SkyviewA separate panoramic attraction envisaged for Yaksha. It remains part of the development programme.
Development sequence
4 stagesLocal infrastructure, a scenic attraction, mountain routes, then a broader range of expedition and educational programmes.
Yaksha base and housing
On holdStatus as of 4 October 2026: resuming this work requires a separate decision.
Independent visitor guide
45 places25 accommodation options and 20 places to eat. These are independently operated venues, not a network owned by the holding company.

02What we develop

01

Yaksha: an introduction to the area

Yaksha is envisaged as the starting point of the programme. Nature and learning experiences relate to the Pechora-Ilych Nature Reserve, the moose farm and the taiga landscape; a future visitor centre would help visitors understand the area.

02

The Pechora, taiga and river valleys

The concept spans a range of landscapes, from lowland forest and river valleys to the Ural foothills. This supports distinct formats for gentle nature experiences and more demanding multi-day journeys.

03

The Manpupuner plateau

Seven stone pillars are the main natural landmark of the mountain programme. The route to the plateau belongs to a separate expedition stage, linked to intermediate infrastructure and practical logistics preparation.

04

Glamping, a visitor centre and nature trails

The first planned stage includes 16 modular cabins, a visitor centre and three nature trails. These elements are intended to create a connected introduction to local nature and culture; they are not yet operating accommodation services.

05

The Yaksha Skyview panorama

The scenic lift is conceived as an attraction in its own right, with views of the taiga, the Pechora and the Ural horizon. It belongs to a later development stage and is not an operating route to Manpupuner.

06

A guide for independent travel

The website separately lists accommodation and places to eat across the republic. The cards help you choose a town and type of stop, while source links lead to venue information or the official tourism portal.

03How it works

  1. Choose the purpose of your visit

    To understand the future corridor, explore the programme and stages on this page. To select somewhere to stay or eat, use the separate guide to independently operated venues.

  2. Match the town to your type of stop

    Look at accommodation and dining options in the town you need. A hotel stop, time in Yaksha and an expedition to the mountain plateau are different parts of a journey and should be planned separately.

  3. Follow the original source

    Open the source link on the chosen venue’s card. Confirm dates, available services and visiting arrangements with the venue itself or your selected route organiser.

  4. Contact us about project cooperation

    To propose a route, local service, accommodation or infrastructure solution, email info@velis-ik.ru. Include the location, your experience, the proposal’s current stage and a contact for discussion.

04Development stages

  1. 2026–2027 · planned stage

    A foundation in Yaksha

    The concept includes 16 glamping cabins, a visitor centre and nature trails. As of 4 October 2026, the base and housing are on hold; opening dates have not been announced.

  2. 2028–2030 · planned stage

    The Skyview scenic attraction

    A panoramic attraction is envisaged for Yaksha. Progress depends on the readiness of the preceding stage and separate project decisions.

  3. 2031–2032 · planned stage

    Mountain routes

    The programme envisages the Source of the Pechora area, intermediate infrastructure and routes towards the Manpupuner plateau.

  4. 2033–2035 · planned stage

    Expeditions, rivers and learning

    The long-term concept includes additional expedition formats, river routes and scientific and educational programmes. Each stage follows a review of the previous one.

05Partnerships

Guides and route organisers

Topics include local knowledge, field routes, group accompaniment and educational programmes. A useful proposal outlines where you operate, your team’s experience and the formats you already deliver.

Local venues and service providers

Relevant services include accommodation, food, transport and other local support. Describe your operating venue, its location and possible cooperation; inclusion in the guide does not itself imply participation in the holding company.

Design and infrastructure teams

Potential topics include modular accommodation, a visitor centre, wayfinding, nature trails and scenic infrastructure. Proposals are considered in relation to the development stage and the area’s current status.

Education and cultural teams

Planned formats introduce visitors to nature, local culture and crafts. Possible areas of cooperation include guide training, exhibition content, field learning and programmes involving local residents.

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06Questions and answers

Can I book Yaksha glamping or a Skyview ticket now?

The 16-cabin glamping site and Yaksha Skyview are presented as planned projects. They are not yet open and bookings have not been announced. The Yaksha base and housing are on hold pending a separate decision.

What does the Yaksha–Manpupuner corridor mean?

It is a programme connecting several places and types of travel: an introduction to Yaksha and the taiga, future local infrastructure, and later mountain and expedition routes. It is not a single ready-made tour with one fixed duration.

Will Skyview take visitors directly to the Manpupuner plateau?

No. Skyview is conceived as a scenic attraction in Yaksha, overlooking the surrounding landscape. The Manpupuner direction is developed separately as part of the mountain programme.

Does VELES & CO own the hotels and restaurants in the guide?

No. The guide includes 25 accommodation options and 20 places to eat that operate independently. Their cards are an informational selection with source links; a listing does not imply ownership, management or a confirmed partnership with the holding company.

How can I plan a trip now?

Start with your arrival town and independently select accommodation and places to eat from the guide. Then contact the chosen venue or nature-route organiser to confirm the current programme and travel arrangements. Consider the holding company’s planned facilities separately from services available today.

Where should I send a corridor development proposal?

Email info@velis-ik.ru or call +7 969 236-66-69. Specify the part of the programme your proposal concerns: routes, guiding, accommodation, food, infrastructure or learning. Include your operating area and a reply contact.

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