Lake Baskunchak, along with the Dead Sea, is one of the world's most saline reservoirs. There is a lake in the Astrakhan region near the border with Kazakhstan, on the territory of the state natural Bogdino-Baskunchak nature reserve.
In 1927 an attempt was made to determine the salt reserves in the Baskunchak. The drilling rig drilled a well 257 meters long, but never reached the bedrock layer
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How to get there
Despite the fact that there are tourist buses to Baskunchak, many people get here by their own cars. From Volgograd to the lake 200 km of the way. Without folding, you need to go along the left bank of the Volga. The road will run through such populated points as: Volzhsky, Akhtubinsk and Verkhny Baskunchak. The end point is the village of Nizhny Baskunchak
To get to the shore of the lake, before entering the village, turn right. Very soon, parking will be visible from cars. Do not be surprised by the abundance of tourists. There are always a lot of people who want to swim in the salt lake. From the parking lot to the lake they usually walk. Those who are too lazy to walk 2 km, take the bus that goes here every 20 minutes.
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History of the lake
Since long time, namely from the 8th century, salt was extracted at Lake Baskunchak. Approximately from the 18th century it began to be sent along the Great Silk Road to other countries. Today in Baskunchak the largest part of Russian reserves of table salt is concentrated, and to be more precise, about 80-90%.
Until the 20th century, the salt was extracted manually. It was hard work. I had to work 12-14 hours a day. Sokolly survived no more than 15 years: someone was dying from overwork, someone became disabled. But everything changed with the advent of Soviet power and mechanization. In 1934 engineer Yuri Makarov invented a machine-salt pump, which itself began to extract salt. And half a century later the factory opened at Baskunchak.
- First of all, you need to swim in brine - a saturated saline solution. The density of water in the lake is very high, so it is impossible to drown in it. A more suitable reservoir for tourists who can not swim, you will not find. Resist in the water is very difficult, so it's better to relax and lie down on the surface.
- You need to be prepared for the fact that after bathing the whole body will be covered with salt crystals. To wash them off, you need to take a fresh shower. To do this for a nominal fee can be in the village of Nizhny Baskunchak from the local residents.
- To smear in the blue-black clay. Mud springs are near the lake - trails are trampled to them. Clay in these places is curative. But that it had an effect, it is necessary to smear it from head to foot and dry in the sun. Of course, there will not be much effect from one procedure. But the very process of such treatment is very interesting and busy. Literally 5 minutes, and the white-skinned tourist turns into a Moor. A rather funny sight turns out.
- Visit Bogdino-Baskunchak Reserve. Since the lake is on its territory, tourists automatically find themselves in the reserve. It is said that the Bogdo mountain, located near the salt lake, was sanctified by the Dalai Lama himself. Therefore, anyone who respects Buddhism, and simply loves to learn everything that is unknown, will not prevent it from climbing to its top.
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Hotels
In the village of Nizhny Baskunchak for all comers there is a hotel " Bassol "and sanatorium-preventorium" Baskunchak ". They can stay at night. However, in order to avoid the absence of numbers, it is better to book a place in advance.
Treatment at the sanatorium is carried out using mud and salt brine. The air itself is curative, so even being near the lake contributes to the improvement of the holidaymakers. Some tourists take their tents with them, hoping to stop right at the lake. However, spending the night in the protected area is prohibited.
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| Grand Hotel Astrakhan from 5 500 rubles Astrakhan Kuybysheva Street 69, liter B | Al Pash Novomoskovskaya from 4 500 rubles Astrakhan Sovetskaya / Kirova 4/18 | |
| "Golden Zaton" from 2 240 rubles Astrakhan Astrakhan, ul. Admiral Nakhimova 60 В | ART Hotel from 3 000 rubles Astrakhan Kirova Ulitsa 87А | Park Inn Astrakhan from 3 100 rubles Astrakhan Anri Barbusa Street 29 B liter "A " |
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| Hotel Petr I from 2 000 rubles Astrakhan Prospekt Gubernatora A. Guzhvina 6 | Verona from 1 800 rub Astrakhan Botvina Street 47 | Avenue Hotel from 1 400 rub Astrakhan Botvina Street 91 |
What to take to Baskunchak
To be on the lake most favorably, it is necessary to seize with yourself:
- more fresh water: the air temperature here in summer reached 40-45 degrees, so drinking water is never superfluous,
- special rubber galoshes or bathing slippers: walking around the bottom of the brine causes discomfort, shoe moves more conveniently,
- panama and sunglasses: the sun on The Baskunchak cooks mercilessly, so you can not do without panama and glasses;
- camera: the local landscapes are amazing and completely different from those that we see every day in our cities; pictures taken at the Baskunchak will give positive emotions to tourists for a long time.