Lake Baikal

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Lake Baikal(Russian: Байка́л bigh-KAHL) is a lake in Eastern Siberia, Russia. It is the biggest and deepest freshwater lake in the world, and..

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Lakebaikalshores - Along the shores of Lake Baikal in the autumn

The lake is located in Eastern Siberia, between Irkutsk Oblast to the northwest and Buryatia to the southeast. It is the planet's deepest (1637m) and oldest lake, as well as its largest body of freshwater by volume, containing over one fifth of the world's supply. The origins of the name are unknown, but several hypotheses are these : deep water (Yakut), rich lake (Turkic), rich fire (Mongolian), northern sea (Chinese). Russians sometimes call the lake Baikal sea because of its size.

History of Lake Baikal

The lake's geological formation started around 20-25 million years ago in the Mesozoic perioid and even nowadays its rift is continuing to widen 2cm a year. First mention of its name appeared in Chinese writings in 110 year B.C. as "Beihai" (Northern Sea). Since then several cultures have been changing on its shores when in the XVIII century Buryat nationality came into being. The Russian sources first mention Baikal in 1640. The further centuries are the time of exploration and description by Russian Cossacks and the Church till first scientific expedition in 1723. On 13, October, 1905 the Circum-Baikal Railway is opened. In 1916 Barguzinsky Nature Reserve is organized. 1990 is the year when wind-surfers from Russia, Austria and Czechoslovakia first cross the widest place of the lake. In 1991 the deepest spot on the lake's bottom is reached. 1997 and the Baikal is a part of UNESCO Heritage. The vessel "Sevan" begins cruise tours in 2003.

How is the Landscape of Lake Baikal

Лёд Байкала - Baikal ice

Baikal mountains surrounding the valley and the lake consist of a few ranges. In the west there are the Baikal Mountains, in the east the Zabaikalskie Mountains. The Angara River is the only outflow of Lake Baikal. The ranges, rivers and valleys are tourist attractions of their own.

Flora and fauna

Baikal Seal

How is the Climate in Lake Baikal

Olkhonsky District Shamanka Rock - Lake Baikal

The water mass is a key factor to the climate of the lake's banks. Winters are often milder, summers are chillier. Spring-time is late 10-15 days than the outer regions and fall is rather long.

The area is distinctive for sunshine longevity which is record-high for the of whole Russia. Specific traits are added to the climate of the Baikal by winds: barguzin, sarma, verkhovik, kultuk.

It is a common thinking that the Baikal is best for visit in July, when temperatures and winds reach favorable condition. The water in summer is cold, normally +8..+9C and can reach +15C in bays. It's so pellucid that one can see the bottom 40m down.

Travel to Lake Baikal

What is the best way to fly to Lake Baikal

The nearest airport is in Irkutsk, which can be visited from either Domodedovo or Sheremetyevo 1 in Moscow. From Munich the flights are served by 'Yakutia airlines' on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11, March 2022.

Other international options include Seoul, Ulan-Bator, Beijing.

The charters from Bangkok are very often operated.

Domestic flights are taken in from Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Magadan, Yakutsk, Yekaterinburg, Saint Petersburg, Sochi.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Lake Baikal

Lake Baikal is one of the most scenic parts along the Trans-Siberian Railway. Coming from west, a bit after Irkutsk and the train goes descends along serpentine curves to the lakeshore and follows much of the southwestern edge of the lake for several hours, almost all the way to Ulan Ude. This is a scenic ride you may want to ride it at daytime (check the schedule of your train), especially if it's the first time you travel along the Transsib. Of the stations right next to the lake, long-distance trains stop at least in Slyudyanka.

The Baikal-Amur Mainline follows the lakeshore from Severobaikalsk and further north.

Travel on a Bus in Lake Baikal

Buses leave from Irkutsk station throughout the day. The ride is about an hour and a half, with several stops along the way, and ends in the small town of Listvyanka, at the shores of the lake.

How to get around in Lake Baikal

From Listvyanka you can go by hydrofoil boat to Bolshoie Koty, in the hearth of Baykal national park. One way costs 180 rubles. Boat tickets to and from Bolshoie Koty can be purchased at an office inside Hotel Irkutsk. Prices are the same as on the boat. Stops are Irkutsk - Listvyanka - Bolshoie Koty. First boat goes from Listvyanka at 10, last at 16 o'clock. From there you can get by boat at 18.00 or by foot by Baykal tourist trail. It is 25 kilometers and most of the path goes around the shore of a lake. A two day hike is also feasible; first day 25km, second day 30km. From Bolshoie Koty you can go to Irkutsk by the same boat. It costs 360 rubles.

It is feasible to buy a boat ticket at 9 a.m at Hotel Irkutsk, take the bus to Listvyanka, hike the first part of the Baikal Trail (5-8 hours and take the boat back to Irkutsk at 6 p.m. One has to hike fast though.

In the winter there is an ice road from Listvyanka to Bolshoie Koty.

From Listvyanka you can go to the Port Baykal that lies on the opposite side of river Angara. Boat costs 34 rubles and goes from the place just under the Baykal limnological museum. It takes around 5 minutes to get there. However it is recommended to go the other way, from Port Baykal to Listvyanka.

To Port Baykal you can go by train as well. It goes from Sludyanka at the southern corner of the lake. It takes around 4 to 6 hours, since the train is really slow. But you have time to look around, because the railway is going by the shore of the lake. It costs 46 rubles. It is so slow because it is the old Baykal railroad was built around 100 years ago.

What to see in Lake Baikal

Olkhon. The largest island on the lake.

In Irkutsk Oblast (west of the lake)

Vitimsky Nature Reserve
Baikalo-Lensky Reserve

In Buryatia (east of the lake)

Baikalsky Nature Reserve
Barguzinsky Nature Reserve
Dzherginsky Nature Reserve

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Lake Baikal

Take part in yearly cross-country six-day race TransBaikal-20xx in July. Hovering 465km and the dislevello 10,060m it starts in Buguldeyka village takes two-days turn to Olkhon and ends in Yelantsy down south. In 2011 the competition begins on 16, July. Registration of cycle teams until 31, May.

Itineraries

Frolikha Adventure Coastline Track, as part of the future Great Baikal Trail.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Lake Baikal

Souvenirs are sold near the omul sellers (see below), and tend to be cheaper than in other Russian cities. There are several boats at the main dock who take on tourists when not fishing. The prices are negotiable, try to find other tourists who want to ride and get cheaper prices by being in a large group. Sometimes a kid with broken English acts as an intermediary for the price haggling.

Halal Restaurants in Lake Baikal

The smoked omul sold by several fish sellers on the edge of the lake is wonderful, and there is a restaurant on the lake's edge with good fish, along with several bars and small groceries. But in 2023, it was forbidden to catch during spawning because the population had declined, so you will not find omul.

Everything in Listvyanka is within walking distance, including a small post office.

Baikal water is drinkable and almost distilled as the amount of mineral salts is infinitesimal.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Lake Baikal

You may stay in Irkutsk or Ulan-Ude, make a day trip to the lake and get back.

Lake-side towns:

Listvyanka, Irkutsk Oblast and the most popular destination with a number of hotels.
Severobaikalsk, Buryatia and the city in the north with a number of hotels.
Slyudyanka and the southmost village.

Islands:

Olkhon

Rest bases

'Rest bases' of the Baikal are Russian type of countryside wooden houses with facilities offering excursions to the local sights. They often are located in villages or nearby.

Eastern shore

Barguzin bay (Баргузинский залив) and Saint Nose Cape (Мыс Святой Нос)
Chivyrkuisky bay (Чивыркуйский залив)
Maksimikha village (Максимиха)
Sukhaya village (деревня Сухая)

Western shore

Severobaikalsk
Maloe Sea (Малое море)
MRS (МРС)
Krestovsky Cape (Мыс Крестовский)
Buguldeika (Бугульдейка)
Bolshoe Goloustnoye (Большое Голоустное)
Bolshoe Koty (Большие Коты)

Stay safe as a Muslim in Lake Baikal

Travel Next from Lake Baikal

Irkutsk is the largest city nearby, but the Baikal-Amur Mainline|BAM and the Trans-Siberian Railway|Trans-Siberian can take you from one side of the nation to the other.