The village of Aushiger is located in Kabardino-Balkaria. It is famous for its unusually beautiful landscapes, as well as unique hot springs. Every year, thousands of tourists from different regions of our country come to these wonderful places to combine a pleasant holiday with recovery.
From the history of Aushiger
In the 17th century, this village was founded by the Kabardian nobles Doguzhokov, who continued the ancient Idarov family. They settled at the confluence of the Kheu River into the Cherek. In honor of the founders, the village was first named Doguzhokovo (Dyguzhykuei). After the full establishment of Soviet power in Kabarda (1920), the Revolutionary Committee of Nalchik decided to rename Doguzhokovo, like many other settlements of the republic, due to the presence of noble and princely surnames in their names. So the village began to be called Aushiger, in honor of the mountain that rises above it.
In November 1942, Aushiger was occupied by fascist troops. The village was completely liberated in 1943. In memory of the fallen villagers and soldiers of the SovietA monument was erected in Aushiger to the armies that defended and liberated the village. The locals take care of it, and the older generation instills in young people a respectful attitude towards this modest memorial.
Location
The picturesque village is located on the left bank of the Cherek, 25 kilometers south of Nalchik, and north of the regional center of Kashkhatau (Cherek district). The Urvan-Ushtulu highway (of republican significance) passes through the settlement. The area of the village is thirty-seven square kilometers. It borders on several settlements. Urvan (in the north), Kashkhatau (in the south), Zaragin (in the southeast), Psygansu (in the east).
Aushiger is located in the foothills of Kabardino-Balkaria. The relief consists of hills and foothills. There are flat areas in the Cherek valley. The slopes have a steepness from 0° to 45°. The rains that became more frequent between 2002 and 2011 provoked the formation of many landslides and ravines. The highest point of the village is the mountain of the same name Aushiger (991 m). In the most elevated, western part of the village there is a burial mound of the Adyghe legendary hero Andermikan.
Rivers
The rivers Kheu and Cherek represent the rural hydrographic network. There are outlets of spring waters, as well as the famous Aushiger thermal springs. The Cherek River is the right tributary of the Baksan. Its length is seventy-six kilometers. The Cherek is formed as a result of the confluence of two rivers near the village of Babugent - the Cherek Balkarsky (54 km) and the Cherek Khulamsky (46 km). These are rivers with approximately the same catchment - 688 km2. and 627 sq. km. respectively.
Escaped from the rock captivity, Cherek spills over the floodplain, forming numerous channels and branches - Belaya Rechka, Urvan, Old Kakhun. Basically, Cherek feeds glacial and snow floods. The river is raftable. Several settlements are located on its banks.
Climatic conditions
The climate in this region is temperate, humid - warm summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature is +9, 3°С. It ranges from the average July +21.0°C to the average (-2.7°C) in winter. The growing season is 220 days. About 750 mm of precipitation falls annually. Most of them are in the spring.
Humidity is within normal limits. In winter it is about 65%, and in summer - 70-75%.
Sources
Aushiger thermal springs are located near the city of Nalchik, at a distance of thirty kilometers, where the Heo flows into the Terek. This is a well-known center, popular with many tourists. These places are attracted not only by their extraordinary nature, clean air, but also by the possibility of healing. It must be said that every year there are more and more guests here.
A “folk” resort spontaneously appeared at the very source. For a long time there was no well-maintained sanatorium. In the beginning, parking lots were cleared in this area and healing pools were neatly fenced. Today, the Aushiger hot springs are a popular Spa resort in our country, where thousands of vacationers come every year to enjoybeauty of the Caucasus and improve your he alth. How much does a ticket cost? We will answer this question a little later.
Source history
Aushiger thermal springs were discovered during geological exploration in the valley of the Cherek River, when they were looking for oil deposits. Geologists and oilmen were very surprised when a hot spring began to flow from the drilled wells instead of oil.
Having learned about the healing properties of water from the source, the locals began to dig and equip pools here. Their fame quickly spread throughout the Caucasus, and then throughout Russia.
Resort development
Aushiger (Cherek district), or rather the famous resort, every year takes on a more civilized look. Today, the shores of the lake were overlaid with slabs, dressing rooms for guests were equipped. Every year, new buildings and facilities are built on the territory of the resort, which delight vacationers, especially those who come here for treatment every year.
The spring is not the only attraction worthy of attention. You will be offered an excursion to the Dzhaboevs' castle, the famous Maiden's Tears waterfall, caves and canyons. It is likely that someone will be interested in horse riding or hiking through the beautiful valleys and gorges.
Healing effect of Aushiger water
In the middle of the 20th century, the Research Institute of Physiotherapy and Balneology (Pyatigorsk) conducted research on water and blue clay from the source. The results showed that the water can be used as balneological water for therapeutic baths and mineral water for oral administration.
HotAushiger springs are rich in various organic compounds that do not react with the release of toxic substances. Water is used for healing:
- GIT;
- skin diseases;
- circulatory and nervous system;
- joints and connective tissues.
Its healing properties have a beneficial effect on the body as a whole, providing a restorative and healing effect.
Composition and properties of water:
- potassium + sodium (98.0);
- chlorine (89);
- calcium (2.0);
- hydrocarbons (11.0);
- temperature +50°С;
- mineralization 3.7 g/l.
Sodium chloride water has low salinity, weak alkaline reaction, high temperature. According to the level of gas saturation, it is referred to as nitrogen-carbon dioxide waters. There is no radioactivity. In the drinking version, it refers to the medical table.
Indications for internal use:
- diseases of the liver and biliary tract;
- chronic gastritis;
- metabolic disorders;
- secretory insufficiency of all degrees;
- diabetes mellitus (mild forms);
- intestinal diseases;
- gout and uric acid diathesis;
- obesity (first two degrees);
Indications for baths:
- functional and chronic gynecological diseases in remission;
- chronic vascular disease;
- neurodermatitis and psoriasis;
- porous skin, pimples, blackheads, scars andscars;
- spine and joints;
- spondylitis, spondylosis, (excluding tuberculosis);
- osteochondrosis; neuromyositis (all forms).
Warm springs have formed a wonderful healing lake in this area, where you can swim at any time of the year. There is a lack of well-maintained, modern sanatorium. Aushiger thermal springs are a popular spa resort in our country.
Healing clay
Aushiger thermal springs (Cherek district), apart from water, are famous for their blue clay. Its deposits are very close to the source.
Indications for the use of clay:
- diseases of the spine,
- diseases of the joints and connective tissues;
- diseases of ENT organs and dento-jaw system;
- urological problems (cystitis, pyelocystitis);
- prostatitis, epididymitis;
- gynecological diseases;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- cellulite, overweight.
Clay smooths and reduces wrinkles, removes pimples and blackheads, cleanses and whitens the skin.
Sanatorium "Aushiger"
On the territory of the village of Aushiger, the eponymous medical complex welcomes guests. "Aushiger" operates year-round, has a medical base, has an indoor and outdoor pool with running mineral thermal water.
Today, the Aushiger sanatorium has a developed infrastructure, which includes a recreation area, accommodation (building for 100 people), an auxiliary farm area (greenhouses and a juice bottling shop),engineering and technical facilities. The outdoor swimming pool, the lake of the complex are visited all year round by residents of the nearest villages, the cities of Prokhladny, Nalchik, Maisky, Terek, Pyatigorsk and other settlements.
This promising and developing facility is effective in the treatment of diseases of the heart and blood vessels, spine and joints, dermatitis, arthritis, psoriasis and other ailments. There is a playground for children on the territory of the complex. Those who wish can play billiards. In the evening you can visit the cinema hall, cafe, library.
According to vacationers, the administration of the sanatorium should pay attention to the organization of leisure of their guests. We hope that their wishes will be heard. Probably, our readers have a question: “How much does a ticket cost?”. Its cost consists of the calculation - from 1200 to 2100 rubles per day for one person.
If you want to visit the Aushiger thermal springs, the phone number of the complex administrator is in front of you - +7 (8663) 668-244.
Water and mud treatment center
This is one of the leading wellness facilities operating effectively in the CBD and enjoying popularity. It combines all the main healing factors: healing mud, mineral waters, curative climate. Over 80 years of successful treatment here:
- diseases of the joints, spine, connective tissues;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- genitourinary and cardiovascular systems;
- ENT organs;
- gynecological diseases;
- nervous system;
- skin diseases.
In the hydro-mud bath, as part of complex therapy, hydrogen sulfide silt healing mud from Lake Tambukan is used, climate therapy, swimming. The clinic conducts more than thirty different balneo-mud procedures. It offers guests an outdoor pool with thermal nitrogen water (24x8 m) for therapeutic swimming.
In addition, there is a speleochamber with selenite s alt, which gives amazing results in the complex treatment of bronchial asthma, allergies, chronic bronchitis. Magnificent climatic conditions, picturesque nature, the availability of effective methods of treatment put the spa on a par with many he alth resorts in our country.
Aushiger thermal springs: how to get there?
Everyone who wants to visit these healing springs by car is recommended to drive to Nalchik along the P291 highway. Passing the village of Aushiger, you will pass over the bridge over Kheu. After it, turn left onto a wide gravel road. After 500 meters you will be there. Entrance to the parking lot costs 100 rubles.
A trip by public transport begins with arrival at the airport or railway station of Nalchik, Pyatigorsk or Mineralnye Vody. Here you need to transfer to a regular bus or fixed-route taxi, which will bring you to the sources.
