EXPLORE ENIGMATIC RIVER NISTRU: TIPOVA AND SAHARNA

 

 

 

Hiking Tour: Saharna monastery and its surroundings.

 

In the morning, we’ll take you to Saharna village which is 120 km away from Chisinau. “Sfinta Treime” Monastery area is, truly, very picturesque. The Nistru River flows nearby and Saharna village stands on its bank. Surprisingly, it forms 22 cascades on its way. Thus, tired of travel, you may rest at the bottom of a cascade in the shadow of high hills. The monastery is surrounded by hills, partially covered with woods. On the top of the Grimidon hill (one of Saharna hills) you may see a little chapel. As the legend says, there’s a footprint of Mother of the God right on the top of the hill.

Hiking Tour: Tipova (Tsipova) Cave Complex and Canyon

 

Later, we’ll take you to the reserve and cave complex Tipova on the river Nistru that boasts a very rich and picturesque nature. Tipova Monastery is one of the oldest cave monasteries in the Republic of Moldova. It’s spaded in stone on 200 m above the bank of the Nistru River. The monastery consists of 3 chambers and numerous cells.

One of the chambers is still used for religios blessings.

Tipova River flows down the Nistru River and, as a result, forms various waterfalls and cascades.

We’ll also undertake a hiking (one way) from the cave complex Tipova to the water cascades of 10-15 m height through the reserve surrounded by the rocks of the revier Nistru and Tipova canyon. Tired of the hike, one can make a stop and admire the surrounding nature, rare tree species and birds’ singing.

 

According to an old legend, the Greek mythological poet Orpheus died at Tipova Monastery. He was buried in the cascade valley, and it is not difficult to recognize his grave, as there are six apertures slabs on it.

According to historians, the Moldovan ruler Stephan the Great was frequently visiting these lands during his battles against Tatars. An old legend tells that he married to one of his wives namely in the Tipova monastery. Finally, she was buried at this holy place.

 

 

 

Tour details are available on incoming@solei.md