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Baikal hiking on Olkhon island![]()
There are 26 islangs on Baikal lake, and Olkhon is biggest. Length is about 71km, maximum width is 15km. Olkhon is geographical, historical and sacred centre of Baikal. There is low and smooth shore at western side of Olkhon and steep rocks from eastern side. Khuzhyr village is main settlement on Olkhon.
Points of interest - Shamanka rock and Burkhan cape just near Khuzhyr. There are special pillars where shamans do their ceremonies. Baikal ice freeze in late December and melt in May. Usually it is warm in winter time and cool in summer. Air is dry that is why there is almost no snow. List of equipment
- trekking shoes with warm socks
- warm clothes (temperature can be to -20 celsius) - the dishes (mug, spoon, bowl and knife) - personal first-aid kit, dental paste with tooth brush, tissue
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