Best for advanced divers, 10-20m, shore entry.
Ordinskaya cave is a significant freshwater gypsum cave system located beneath the Ural Mountains. Divers experience calm conditions with visibility ranging from 45 to 50 metres. The flooded passages maintain an average depth of 15 metres, with a range between 10 and 20 metres. The white gypsum walls reflect light, illuminating the overhead environment. Due to the consistent water temperature of 4 to 6°C, drysuits and thermal protection are essential. Access is via a shore entry. This site is strictly for advanced divers with full cave certification, as navigation requires local knowledge of line placements. Guided tours are available and strongly recommended for first-time visitors.
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Exhaled air from regulators can react with the gypsum walls and cause the formation of a cloudy substance.
Fly to Perm, then drive approximately 2 hours to the village of Orda. The entrance is 1.5 km north-west of the village on a plateau.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
10-20m
Visibility
45-50m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
The cave system features flooded gypsum passages at depths ranging from 10 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
No, this is an advanced site requiring full cave certification and solid buoyancy control to navigate the overhead environment safely.
Entry to the cave system is via a shore entry.
The main hazards include the cold water temperatures, the depth, and the overhead environment of the cave system.
Guided tours are available on site, and gear storage is provided for visiting divers.
Diving at Ordinskaya cave in Orda requires the following certifications: Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Ordinskaya cave in Orda typically ranges from 45 metres to 50 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
