Guseletovo: salted lake - healing places of the Altai Territory

Altai bewitch and beckon. It is located in the heart of Asia. From the north to the mountains of Altai adjoins the territory of the same name. Most of this area is flat. Its main asset is the mighty river Ob with its deep-water tributaries.

Lake

The plain part of the Altai Territory abounds with lakes, among which there are also saline. Some of these reservoirs are not only for fishing and recreation, but also famous for their medicinal properties. In the Romanov district one of them is located, not far from the village of Guseletovo. The salt lake, whose photo can be seen here, is quite small. Its dimensions are only 3 km long and 2 km wide. The southern and southwestern coasts are sandy.

Migratory birds stop here for rest during their migrations. It is for this reason that the area has received such a name - Guseletovo.

Unique properties

The salt lake in the village of Guseletovo is famous for its medium-sulfate mud. That's why not only those who just want to relax and sunbathe come to its shores, but also those who need to improve their health. The mud of this lake is good for the joints, and the salt water has the same effect as the sea. The healing power of the reservoir is confirmed by the studies of Tomsk scientists. Doctors believe that the curative mud of this and other salt lakes of the Altai Territory is superior in its effect to the Dead Sea mud.

People come from different parts of the country to the village of Guseletovo. Salt Lake (reviews reviewed here are proof of this), returns the man's power and rejuvenates the skin.

Il lake is the remains of animals and plants that inhabit these waters. But its most important supplier is a small crustacean, just 15 mm in length, preferring to live in salt water.

Neighborhood

In the vicinity of the village of Guseletovo, a salt lake is not the only one. Just 130 m from it there is a pond with fresh water, in which you can dip after taking salty baths. Nearby there is a pine forest, where you can pick berries and mushrooms.

These places are considered unique in their kind and are found only in the Altai and in the surrounding areas. There is an opinion that they formed on sandy deposits left by the waters of melting glaciers of the last glaciation.

Tourism

In the village of Guseletovo, a salt lake is visited by holidaymakers from all nearby regions. The glory of the local healing mud reached Moscow. And now the residents of the capital here are also frequent guests. The fact is that mud can be treated only on the spot. Export it does not make sense, because it quickly loses its medicinal qualities outside the pond.

In summer, whole campgrounds are spontaneously formed here. On the banks of the fresh water body there are trade tents where you can buy mineral water, sweets, necessary things and food. And on the salt lake built a recreation center, where you can also stop. In addition to the reservoir in Guseletovo, there are other lakes with healing mud, which are easily accessible by car.

People like it in these places. Here you can rent an inexpensive house, there are two baths, immediately there are brooms for sale. In the dining room, built on the territory, tourists are inexpensively and deliciously fed. For those who do not want to eat in the public catering, there is a store. In it you can buy the necessary provisions.

Each house has a fireplace, firewood is sold for 100 rubles per bundle. There are many toilets on the territory, however, they are wooden. The recreation area is cleaned every day, and garbage is exported.

Whatever it was, but the salt lake in the village of Guseletovo is gaining popularity every year, and the number of people wishing to heal with its mud is rapidly increasing.