One must be out of his mind to miss out on seeing the largest mass of the body of water one could ever see. Lake Baikal, also known as Ozero Baikal is the oldest and deepest continental lake of a depth 1620 meters. With a width of 48 km and a length of 636 km, it makes up for one-fifth of the earth’s fresh water in which over 330 rivers and streams flow into, including the Selenga, Barguzin, Chikoy, and others. If you are not fond of the cold weather conditions, visit in August so as to get a view of the fresh, clear water. There are other mineral springs that visitors are welcome to learn about, the curative properties of water, and one can enjoy the surrounding landscape and appreciate the natural scenic splendor around Lake Baikal.
The nearby town to Baikal lake is Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude cities and Slyudyanka settlement.
From Irkutsk, one can travel by bus or car which will take around 1.5 hours. The nearby stop is Lisvyanka. There are regular buses to Listvyanka and charges 70 RUB.
From Listvyanka you can go by hydrofoil boat to Bolshoi Koty, in the hearth of Baikal National Park. One way costs RUB 180.
From Ulan-Ude one can reach the lake by bus or car, it will take 3 to 4 hours and the nearby stop is the Gremyachinsk settlement.
Sunday: Open 24 hours.
Monday: Open 24 hours.
Tuesday: Open 24 hours.
Wednesday: Open 24 hours.
Thursday: Open 24 hours.
Friday: Open 24 hours.
Saturday: Open 24 hours.
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