The Lena Pillars are the standout natural sight of the Sakha Republic, a wall of sandstone columns lining the upper Lena River around 200 km upstream from Yakutsk. In summer they are reached by river cruise — typically a two to three day round trip from the city — and the boat moors at the foot of the cliffs so passengers can climb to viewpoints above.
In winter the river freezes and the columns can be reached by car or snowmobile across the ice. The light at sunrise and sunset turns the rock pink and orange, and the silence on the river is total.