Salt Lake (Tuz Köl)

The Salt Lake, also known as the Dead Lake, is located in the territory of the Kunchyghysh rural district of the Ton district. It is 12 kilometers from the central highway. This season, it is visited by an average of 300-500 people per day. According to the staff of the tourist complex, the number of people wishing to visit the Dead Lake has decreased compared to previous years. Tourists began to visit the Salt Lake in 2000. Prior to this, academician Usen Mamyrов of the National Academy of Sciences conducted an analysis of the water in the lake and the black mud, proving that they can cure certain diseases. According to specialists, the black mud from the Salt Lake helps treat skin diseases, bronchitis, and asthma. Tourists from Europe, Russia, and other countries come to the Salt Lake for treatment. The road is unpaved, and some sections are washed out by frequent mudslides. Because of this, the 12 kilometers to the lake take about an hour by car. Near the lake, there is a small market, parking, food outlets, and hotels. The cost of staying in a hotel is 200 soms per person per day. Entrance to the lake area costs 100 soms, and vehicle entry is 150 soms. A 50% discount is available for local residents.

Photo: Samat Asipov

Source: rus.azattyk.kg