11 the surest ways to fall in love with Baikal Bashny.Net

Baikal everybody. Some pulls on shaman of Olkhon, others dream to lie on a sandy beach and eat omul. And the third is to visit a rookery of seals, take a ride on the Circum-Baikal railway or skiing. We will show you how to plan a vacation on lake Baikal to see the lake-sea from many different perspectives.

 

To live on the shore of Baikal Bay

The water in the lake is so transparent that you can see stones on a 40-meter depth. Tea made with this water is simply magical. Now imagine that every morning you Wake up and directly from a threshold will go swimming in the lake, his bare feet on the soft sand.

Baikal cannot boast of the warm water in the Red sea, but in coves, and bays water by the end of July up to quite a decent +20-23 ºC.

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Good beach vacation on lake Baikal — Peschanaya Bay on the West coast. It is a secluded place away from the road: can be reached by regular boat from Irkutsk, on the boat from Listvyanka or Bolshoe Goloustnoe. And still on foot, but be aware that you can go 37 km one way. Better to stay in the neighborhood — in the Bay Academic at the recreation center "Baikal Dunes": this is one of the few places on the lake where "all inclusive" and there is a heated pool.

Long sandy beaches and warm water await you around the New and Old Enkheluk, where a good rest with family in the lovely rooms and cottages "Alexander house". In Barguzin Bay, look to the center "rainbow": a nice surprise, not only prices, but also procedures for health like ozonoterapii and cedar phyto-barrels.

 

To become an expert on Cisco

Omul — Baikal fish-legend, not to try which you simply will not succeed. The shelves attracts the fish hot and cold smoked, and salted and salty. You can order the finished dish in a cafe or to prepare fresh fish for yourself: to fry, to stew, bake or cook fragrant soup. And as a good gentle omul on sticks, just removed from the fire! Even if you go to Cisco's for Breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes will last for a week.

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When you're ready to get off Omolewa diet, try Buryat buuz with buchler strong lamb soup. And if you want something unusual, go to the shop "kudesnitsa" in Khuzhir. Except lenicov and cutlets from Cisco, doing dumplings with blueberries, sea buckthorn juice, lots of delicious salads and even handmade chocolates — a Paradise for lovers of healthy food.

 

To convert rails along lake Baikal

The Circum-Baikal railway was completed in 1904. It collected in one TRANS-Siberian railway, which was separated by lake Baikal: since trains run from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok. Newton

on dalos it is not easy to extend the rails on the rocky shore of the Baikal, working hard constructed endless tunnels, galleries, viaducts, bridges and protective walls. Every kilometer on krugobaikalka cost 1.4 times more expensive than the rest of the TRANS-Siberian railway. The costs have not justified: on the road often landslides, the TRANS-Siberian railway allowed to bypass, and later a part of the way and completely flooded because of the hydroelectric station on the Angara.

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The most beautiful stretch of the Krugobaikalskaya railway — from Slyudyanka to port Baikal on a steep Bank — was deadlock, but still valid. Four times a week for the stone footpaths and bridges passing an ordinary train. If you want comfort, hop in the tourist train, which stops at the most interesting places. Lovers of romance can Hiking for 3-5 days to Krugobaikalka on foot and get a closer look at nesting cormorants and 778-metre tunnel Half.

 

How to get to lake Baikal

By train

From Moscow there are direct trains to stations 1 Slyudyanka, Baikal and Mysovaya, the road will take 3-3. 5 hours. From St. Petersburg have to go with a stopover in Moscow or in Irkutsk.

By plane

The closest airport to lake Baikal is Irkutsk. From there by train or by train easily accessible by South-East of the lake (Kultuk, Tunkinskaya valley, baykalsk, Kultushnaya, Baikalsky Priboy). In other places there are buses and boats. Good idea — right at the Irkutsk airport rent a car.

Alternative airport is Ulan-Ude where you can continue your journey to lake Baikal by train, train or bus.

 

Find house seals

Only on lake Baikal you can see those innocent round eyes, whiskers erect and touching short fins: Baikal seal not found anywhere else. Date it is better to assign where the seal in his element – for example, on the Ushkany Islands.

This archipelago ringed seals have chosen for their rookeries, so the chances of seeing them here more often. Get to the Ushkany Islands on a tour boat from Olkhon island or from Ust-Barguzin. And all summer you can, from the comfort of your sofa, to spy on the seals through the web camera installed on one of the Islands.

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If you sail on the Ushkanyi Islands you are ready, you can try your luck right on the island, where seals often appear at the foot of the Cape. Will have to watch from afar, but do not disturb timid animals. There, on the island, arrange tours to the island by Zamogoi in another residence pinnipeds. And the easiest and most guaranteed way to see Baikal seals — to go to the nerpinary in Listvyanka, where the seal can even take a picture.

 

To look into the Tofalar chum

The open air Museum "Taltsy" on 47 km of Baikal tract show how lived different peoples of Siberia in XVII–XX centuries. What did not see in the taiga forest on the Bank of Angara! Here a conical tent of Tofa, which are now about 750 people in the whole country.

But the hut on chicken legs is a storage shed in which Evenki hiding food that they didn't get wild beasts. Another look in a wooden Buryat Yurt, which is not 4 walls in a typical home, and as many as 8.

A walk among the old houses, barns, mills and churches is a pleasure to dilute skating on the traditional Russian swing. And when you're hungry, eat pancakes and drink a good mug of sbiten in a restaurant.

 

Dancing on ice

In winter lake Baikal becomes the largest skating rink in Russia. Miles of blue, completely transparent ice is nowhere else like it. To look closely at the ice Naples, ridges and grottoes, sit on a snowmobile or ATV and get carried away in the Baikal gave. Rentals is, for example, in Listvyanka.

But if you want to be accompanied by an instructor, book a trip. Short trips last for three hours. But the cold space is worth it to study it for a week, moving from one stunning place to another.

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Admire the Baikal ice can and ice skating. Choose a holiday base in the Strait the Small sea — for example, in Khuzhir, — you can rent skates and glide happily. And, you can go to a real hike on skates! Just keep in mind that the case is serious.

Before leaving, stock up on clothing and gear for Arctic expeditions, and check whether the dropped out snow.

 

To meet a shaman on the island

If you still remember the shamans, tinkling Golden bracelets in the "Last of the Mohicans", go to Olkhon island: is it happening in reality. The largest island of lake Baikal is considered the center of Buryat shamanism. Legends about it go to the most amazing: for example, a long time ago on the island came down to the bald eagle, which was the first shaman.

And through a cave shaman rock an ancient spirit resides-the owner of the island. It's hard to believe, but every year on the island is tailagan — great shamanic gathering, which, by the way, look and Indians.

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The rest of the Olkhon island — the place for an idyllic holiday in the nature with a barely perceptible touch of mysticism. Learn how burgonet, go up to the Buddhist stupa, take a bike ride or stroll on foot along the trails among the forests and steppes.

And find the perfect beach and plenty nakopiteli — on the island there is always something to do. You can stay in the guest house "Sunday" in Khuzhir: the bedrooms are cozy, and the food – like my grandmother. In the recreation center "Da-Shi" has its own beach with sun loungers, a bar with a chill out area and bath — where the same without her!

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To climb the Chersky Stone

From the lake flows only one river, the majestic Hangar. On its source rises to the top of Chersky Stone, named for the Explorer of Siberia of XIX century. To also feel like a geographer, to come to Listvyanka village, climb the Chersky Stone and the height of the Eiffel tower to find out what kind of relationship Angara with Baikal.

Walking through the beautiful forest takes about one and a half hours. And if you go lazy, you can take a cable car almost to the top. On the viewing hold the camera firmly, so as not to drop from admiration, and do not forget to register on the happiness of HII Maureen and views of the mountains on the opposite side of the lake.

 

To Catch Up With Genghis Khan

Say, through Tunka valley lay the path of Genghis Khan. Now there is a highway from lake Baikal Kultuk, but, despite the availability of these spaces has not lost the charm. Put aside at least a day to see a lot of rocky Tunka loaches and gentle curves of the mountains of Khamar-Daban, take a dip in the cool waters of the Irkut river, type of raspberry and lie in the tall grass.

If more time you can admire the majestic Munku-Sardyk — the highest peak of Sayan. Or even embark on a real adventure in the valley of the volcanoes. Just keep in mind that travel beyond the village of Monda in advance need to apply for a free pass into the border zone.

 

To drive on mountain skiing

Ski resort "Mountain sable" in Baikalsk is suitable for any level of training. If you see a skiing or snowboarding for the first time, grab your instructor and discover the descent from the training slope. The "group support" send to kindle on the tube, to swim in the pool or luxuriate in the Spa.

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For the more ambitious, the resort has blue, black and freeride trails. The slopes are groomed, queues at the lifts almost never happens. But most importantly: pulp and paper mill, which lavished "flavor" in the whole district finally closed. Now there is nothing stopping to enjoy the snow with fantastic views of the lake.

You can stay right at Sable mountain the hotel "Grand Baikal": out of room already on the lift. If an apartment is cheaper, in addition, you can pamper yourself and loved ones a home-cooked meal.

 



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To improve your health in Arshan

Another reason to be distracted from lake Baikal and get to Tunkinskaya valley — hot springs. The resort "Nilova Pustyn" are radon baths, as near the village of Pearls has methane mineral water.

But the most famous mineral water of Arshan. This resort was getting close to Tunkinskiy loaches and is a fabulously beautiful place. Water can collect and drink straight from the springs, which here are a few: from +11 to +45 ºC.

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If you're in the health resort "Sayany" or "Arshan", wait for a relaxing massage, healing mud treatments and acupuncture. To verify from the mineral water a new force, explore all 12 waterfalls on Kyngarga. And you will ascend to the Peak of Love: after 4-5 hours of climb you will discover this kind of what to leave out will be Oh how difficult.published 

 

 

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