Currently, a huge number of Russians seek to relax in foreign resorts in the hope of seeing something unique and unusual. However, we should not forget that in our vast country there are also enough miracles, especially natural ones. And if someone doubts this, then he must definitely visit the North Caucasus with its harsh and at the same time picturesque nature. What are only the majestic snow peaks that are crowned by the highest mountain in the European part of the planet - Elbrus.
What needs to be done, for example, to a resident of a metropolitan metropolis to see all this splendor? Naturally, choose the route in the direction “Moscow – Min. Water”.
Picturesque corner of the planet
CMS is a beautiful natural corner, which is famous throughout the country for its healing effects on humans.
Tickets for the “Moscow – Min.Water” flight are ordered primarily by those who take good care of their own health, since all the conditions are created here for the treatment to be carried out in comfortable conditions. Everyone has heard about the tremendous benefits to the body of the mineral springs and the healing mud of Lake Tambukan.
The route “Moscow – Min. Water” should be chosen only because in the resort of the North Caucasus there is just crystal clear air, which is a pleasure to breathe and a lot of sun. The area is located in the mountain-steppe climate zone.
Thus, if you are a resident of the capital, take care of your own health, and enjoy active leisure activities, you simply must at least once in your life buy a ticket for a train, plane in the direction “Moscow – Min. Water”. However, a similar recommendation can be given to all Russians.
Caucasian health resort
The colorful landscape stretches for tens of kilometers here: the steppe plains harmoniously combine with lonely mountains, which gradually turn into a massive relief.
And, of course, one cannot fail to mention the integral components of Kavminvod, well-known resort towns throughout Pyatigorsk, Essentuki, Kislovodsk, Zheleznovodsk. Each of them is unique in its own way, first of all, by the composition of the water in the springs and the microclimate. That is why cardiovascular pathologies are treated in one city, digestive ailments in the other, and the musculoskeletal system in the third.
CMS attractions can be listed for a very long time. Arriving from the capital to Mineralnye Vody, every tourist must use a sightseeing tour to enjoy the unique Honey Falls, look at Mount Ring, once described by Lermontov, and go skiing in Dombay.
Of course, many vacationers are interested in the question of how transport can reach their destination. Naturally, an airplane flies along the “Min.Water – Moscow” route, you can travel by train or travel the distance on a comfortable bus. If you have a personal car, you can come to the North Caucasus and on it. In general, it all depends on individual preferences.
Consider the features of travel on each type of transport in more detail.
Airplane
By far, the fastest and most comfortable way to reach your destination from the metropolitan metropolis is air travel. In just 2.5 hours, you will already be sitting in the Mineralnye Vody airport building, which is served by both domestic and international airlines. There is a railway station building nearby, so you can immediately go to neighboring regions to conduct, for example, business negotiations.
From Moscow (from Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Domodedovo) daily flights to Mineralnye Vody. You can choose any airline that you trust: Donavia, Rusline, S7 (Siberia), Aeroflot, Transaero.
You can book or purchase a ticket, as well as find out the flight schedule on the official websites of carriers or at the ticket offices of intermediary companies. The cost of an economy class ticket is on average 5,000 rubles. Those who wish to travel in business class will have to fork out 25,000 rubles.
Mineralnye Vody Airport is located just 4 kilometers from the city, you can get to it in just 20 minutes by minibus.
A train
For a comfortable and safe trip along the route “Moscow – Min. Water”, the train will be the best solution.
Every day, trains depart from Kursk and Kazan stations in directions with a stop in the Ministry of Water: Moscow-Grozny, Moscow-Kislovodsk, Moscow-Nalchik. A reserved seat car will cost about 2200 rubles, a luxury car will cost 6900 rubles. The train 003 will take you about a day to travel, and the 382 locomotive will take you longer - about 33 hours. Flight schedules can be found on the official website of the carrier.
Bus
It must be emphasized that the stretch of the Moscow-Min.Water route, the distance between which is about 1342 kilometers along the highway, can be covered by bus. Every day at 19.20 from the Krasnogvardeiskaya station, NEOPLAN and MAN vehicles depart on the Moscow-Kislovodsk route. The journey time is approximately 25-26 hours. The cost of the ticket “Moscow – Min. Water” for an adult will cost 1800 rubles, and for a child - 950 rubles.
There is also the opportunity to take a bus to Min.Water from the Kazan railway station of the capital, departure at 5 pm.
Car
Of course, if you are the owner of your own car, and even if it’s new, then traveling on it will be something special for you. Surely many people want to drive their cars through the villages and villages of our vast country. You will definitely get maximum pleasure from the trip.
Most of the time you will travel south along the M4 Don and M29 Caucasus routes. It will be necessary to pass the Moscow Region, Tula, Lipetsk, Voronezh, Rostov regions. How long do you get to your destination? If you drive at an average speed of approximately 70 kilometers per hour, you will arrive in 22 hours. Before you travel, think about where you will stop to rest, as each driver needs time to recover. It will be useful to use the Road Map service. It is likely that this is where you will find useful information. Be sure to follow the speed limit so that you do not endanger yourself once again.