The North Kazakhstan region has its own natural pearl, which is one of the ten tourist places of national significance and annually attracts tourists fr om all over the country. The Ayyrtau district is considered the main tourist center of the region. It is positioned as the Imantau-Shalkar resort area, and all the most important tourist and natural attractions are located here. A landscape in which you can find small mountains, dense forests, and of course reservoirs, the most important of which are Lake Shalkar and Imantau. The resort area also includes many protected archaeological and architectural monuments.
Mostly local reservoirs contain fresh clear water, but there is one exception – Lake Shalkar. The water of this lake is close to the sea in its composition, which is why it is famous for its healing properties. The reason for this lies in the fact that Shalkar – does not have river drains. Coming here, a tourist can walk through a dense pine forest (the trees of which are relict), stretch his legs climbing the rocky ledges, and finally enjoy the sandy beaches of the lake. Lake Imantau is ideal for a relaxing family holiday.
What to see
Shalkar Lake
Imantau Lake
Botai Settlement
Aiganym Manor
Karasai and Agyntai Batyrov Memorial Complex
Wh ere to stay
Recreation area "Akbar"
Sanatorium "Shalkar su" Rest
house "Springs"
Recreation center "Turpan"
Recreation center "Miner"
Tours to Imantau-Shalkar resort area
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