Altai fascinates and attracts.It is located in the heart of Asia. From the north to the Altai mountains adjoins the territory of the same name edge. Most of this area is flat. Its main asset is the mighty Ob River with its deep tributaries.
Равнинная часть Алтайского края изобилует и lakes, among which there are salt. Some of these reservoirs are not only intended for fishing and recreation, but are also famous for their healing properties. In the Romanovsky district is located one of them, near the village of Guseletovo. The salt lake, the photo of which can be viewed here, is quite small. Its size is only 3 km long and 2 km wide. The southern and southwestern shores are sandy.
Migratory birds during their migrations stop here to rest. It is for this reason that the area received such a name - Guseletovo.
Salt lake located in the village of Guseletovofamous for its medium sulphate mud. That is why not only those who want to just relax and sunbathe, but also those who need to improve their health come to its shores. The mud of this lake heals joints well, and salt water has the same effect as sea water. The healing power of the reservoir is confirmed by the research of Tomsk scientists. Doctors believe that the therapeutic muds of this and other salt lakes in the Altai Territory are superior in their effects to the mud of the Dead Sea.
People come from different parts of the country to the village of Guseletovo. Salt Lake (reviews of tourists who have visited here are proof of this) returns male power and rejuvenates the skin.
Silt lakes are remnants of animals and plantsthat inhabit these waters. But its main supplier is a small crustacean, only 15 mm in length, preferring to live in salt water.
In the area of the village Guseletovo salt lake is notthe only thing. Just 130 m from it is a pond with fresh water, in which you can plunge after taking salt baths. Nearby is a pine forest where you can pick berries and mushrooms.
These places are considered unique in their own way andfound only in Altai and in the surrounding areas. There is an opinion that they were formed on sand deposits left by the melting glaciers of the last glaciation.
In the village of Guseletovo salt lake visitvacationers from all the surrounding areas. The fame of the local healing mud has reached Moscow. And now residents of the capital are also frequent guests here. The fact is that mud can only be treated on the spot. It does not make sense to take it out, as it quickly loses its healing qualities outside the reservoir.
In summer, spontaneously formed whole tents.towns. On the banks of the freshwater reservoir there are stalls where you can buy mineral water, sweets, necessary things and food. And on the salt lake built a recreation center, where you can also stay. In addition to the pond in Guseletovo, there are other lakes with healing mud, which are easily accessible by car.
Vacationers like these places.Here you can rent a cheap house, there are two saunas, brooms are sold immediately. In the dining room, built on the territory, cheap and tasty food tourists. For those who do not want to eat in public catering, there is a shop. In it you can purchase the necessary provisions.
Each house has a fireplace, firewood is sold for 100 rubles for a bundle. On the territory of many toilets, however, they are wooden. The rest area is cleaned every day, and the garbage is taken out.
Whatever it was, but the salt lake located in the village of Guseletovo is gaining popularity every year, and the number of people willing to heal it with mud is rapidly increasing.