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Olkhon Island

Olkhon is the biggest island of the Lake Baikal, situated in the middle of the lake and included in the territory of Pribaikalsky national park. The shape of island resembles the Baikal, and like the lake itself, it also unique and beautiful.
Its length is 72 km and its width - 14 km, the total area is 730 square km. The highest point is 1274 m (Izhemei mountain). Some kilometers away from the island`s eastern shore is Lake Baikal`s deepest point with some 1637m. The island is inhabited mostly by Buryats and its name "Olkhon" comes from their language and is translated with "little forest" or with "dry". Khuzir is the geographical and administrative center of Olkhon.

Olkhon Island distinguished by its scenery. It has a great combination of landscapes, archeological landmarks (ancient graves, settlements, and ruins of walls from the past). There are many hills, rocks and small bays with sandy beaches and warmed water. The island has a combination of all Baikal vegetation zones: relict steppes, alpine fields and boreal forests (its northern part only). The island is covered by grass and aromatic plants on the side facing the coast (steppe), and by small pine trees on the side facing the middle of the lake.
The island is one of the sacred shamanist centers which are also considered a centre of culture of the Kurykans (a Turk nomadic tribe lived between the 6th and 11th century).

 

See also: Accommodation at Olkhon Island
Our tours: Rendezvous with Baikal
Baikal Ballad
Baikal Cycling
Baikal winter Fairytale

 
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