Lake Shalkar

In the western part of Kazakhstan, 75 kilometers from the city of Uralsk, Lake Shalkar is located. Its name translates as “a snow-shining lake”. Crystal clear water with healing properties attracts the attention of tourists. The salt lake is replenished from underground sources, the composition resembles water in the Black Sea. The nature around is impressive: salt marshes, endless steppes, mountains Sasai and Santas. Many scientists believe that it is the remnant of the disappeared Khvalyn Sea. The area of the reservoir is 242 square kilometers. It's 5 meters deep. It freezes for the winter. At the bottom of the lake - sand, under it healing black mud. It contains fish, live waterfowl, populations of gophers nearby. On the territory there is a recreation center "Shalkar", although there are quite a lot of lovers of recreation in tents. This is a favorite place for swimming and healing. Fishing here is great, so fishermen are happy to come here. You can get from Uralsk by taxi, own or rented car. There are no buses to the lake.