There are countries that attract tourists by sea or mountains, and often both. There are those where the attractions are ancient cities and their architecture. And there are unique ones where the earth is considered sacred, and the worship of life, its manifestations and the enjoyment of its gifts is the highest human happiness.
Rest on Arshan is an opportunity to restore health in the stunningly beautiful country of Buryatia, which has over 300 healing springs.
The uniqueness of the thermal springs of Buryatia
This republic covers an area of only 351,000 km2, but at the same time there would be enough natural monuments in it for several large countries:
- firstly, these are many kilometers of mountain ranges - the Big Sayans with the peak of Munku-Sardyk, Hamar-Dabar and others;
- secondly, the sacred lake Baikal, which is recognized by UNESCO as the natural heritage of mankind;
- thirdly, therapeutic sources of various categories - from carbon dioxide to methane.
Baikal is rightfully recognized as the cleanest source of fresh water on the planet. When checking for transparency, a white disk up to 30 cm in diameter was used, lowered to the bottom. It was clearly visible at a depth of 43 meters.
Rest on Arshan, as all sources call here, which means “healing water”, also implies respect for other people's traditions. All these places are recognized as sacred by the local population and are revered in the same way as Buddhist temples and other religious shrines.
In many of them, traditions require a ritual. For example, visiting a source of Suburgyn Arshan, on which the lamas built a suburgan of stone, the traveler must initially conduct a rite of purification. To do this, the arsa grass is burned, which shamans use in their rituals of liberation from evil spirits.
In the Tunkinsky valley, on the healing springs there are sanatoriums “Arshan”, “Pearls” and numerous recreation centers.
Resort "Arshan"
This complex includes two hospitals at once - the sanatorium "Sayany" and "Edelweiss" (children's year-round recreation camp). Arshan Resort is located in a beautiful area - at the foot of the Sayan Mountains, on the banks of the Kyngarga River with its twelve waterfalls. In spring, you can climb up to the alpine lawns covered with poppies and herbs, admire the flowering of rosemary in summer, and the surrounding snow-capped peaks in winter.
According to its characteristics, this balneological and mountain-climatic resort with its carbonic waters has the same therapeutic indicators as those in Kislovodsk, Truskavets and Morshyn, Baden-Baden and Leukerbad.
The healing sources include carbon dioxide, sulfate-bicarbonate-magnesium-calcium, siliceous waters belonging to class 1, and sulfide mud. Their temperature also varies - from +11 (considered cold) to +45 degrees. Water is used for baths and drinking.
Medical service
Arshan Resort can accommodate 843 people at the same time, who expect cozy rooms in several wooden two-story buildings. The room fund is represented by a “semi-suite”, single, double and triple rooms with a shower and suites with a bath.
All the buildings of the Arshan resort (reviews of its guests claim that this is so) are well-equipped and equipped with everything necessary for comfortable treatment and relaxation.
The main medical direction of the sanatorium:
- skin diseases;
- metabolic problems;
- urological diseases;
- digestive and respiratory diseases;
- disorders of the cardiovascular system.
As part of the treatment procedures:
- Arshan mineral water;
- mud therapy;
- diet and physiotherapy;
- various types of therapeutic exercises;
- massages and inhalations;
- psychotherapy and body diagnostics;
- body cleansing.
All procedures and treatment are carried out by qualified doctors according to specially designed programs, designed for a specific course from 3 to 12 days.
Hotels in Arshan
Rest on Arshan can be carried out without buying a ticket to the sanatorium. In the village itself there are hotels and guest houses, which are inexpensive and comfortable. For example, right on the banks of the Kyngarga River near the entrance to the village, there is a mini-hotel “Crystal Stream”. In the three-story wooden building there are only 8 rooms, two of which are for couples with children with extra bed and 6 are for two people with an improved layout.
It offers an equipped kitchen, a picnic area, a dining room and a bathhouse. Just 2 km from the hotel is the source of Arshan and the Buddhist datsan. This place is suitable for family vacations and health prevention.
Hotel Maryina Roshcha is a whole complex, which, according to tourists, delights both children and their parents. The 30 rooms have everything for a comfortable stay, and the decoration of each of the three buildings with wooden carvings gives it the look of a fabulous town.
It has a playground and a mini zoo, which is a favorite place for kids. For adults, there are recreation areas with barbecue facilities and open gazebos. A small pond with fish, a cozy garden, a dining room with a good selection of dishes, a cafe, a shop, billiards, a bathhouse with a pool, free internet and breakfast in your room - all this creates an additional atmosphere of care and hospitality.
A particularly memorable vacation on Arshan in the summer, when all nature blooms, and it's nice to walk to the source. The mountain air and the aroma of the pine trees surrounding the village will make such a walk easy.
"Harmony"
Recreation facilities on Arshan are represented by small cozy guest houses, each of which has its own zest. For example, “Harmony” is a small two-story house in which two, three and five-bed rooms are rented. Each of them has all the amenities, hot water, TV and internet.
It offers a sauna, a gazebo, a shared equipped kitchen, and upon request, three meals a day can be obtained. As vacationers note, the main attraction of this place is silence and tranquility.
This camp site is suitable for those who came to get the maximum health benefits from visiting Arshan spring.
"Vertical"
The Vertical camp site is a vacation on Arshan, the prices of which are affordable for many. The room can be rented from 600 r / day. In a small cozy wooden house there are only a few rooms, which provides peace and quiet. All rooms are equipped with a toilet and shower, there is cold and hot water, Internet and TV, as well as a relaxation room with a fireplace, a kitchen with all the necessary utensils for cooking and household appliances.
In the courtyard of the guest house there is a bathhouse and a gazebo for relaxation, and from entertainment only table tennis and a library.
"New Age"
Unforgettable will be a vacation on Arshan in this boarding house. It is represented by two hotel buildings with suites and economy rooms. Guests are expected here:
- billiard room;
- children playground;
- barbecue area and open terraces with tables;
- green area;
- equipped kitchen and cafe with Buryat, Russian and European menus;
- sauna;
- sport equipment;
- hot and cold water;
- parking and video surveillance.
Pension "New Century" is located just 500 m from the pavilion with a source, which especially attracts people who need treatment and prevention of diseases. A park zone is 10 minutes from the complex, where you can relax with children.
Arshan today
Although Buryatia seems distant, in fact, the beauty of this republic and the uniqueness of its natural monuments are worth any time-consuming. Vacation at the recreation centers located near the village of Arshan is quite inexpensive, and the choice of place always depends on personal preferences.
Today, the popularity of resorts and sources of Buryatia is increasing, which in turn affects the quality and variety of services. As guests of Arshan note, the hospitality of the local population fully compensates for the inconvenience during the holiday.