Baikal: A Guide.

In your hands is the key to all of Baikal, don't forget to take it with you on your journey!

With it, you will explore all types of recreation on the shores of the deepest lake on the planet, visit nearby cities, climb mountains, stroll through blooming meadows, and discover the amazing nature of the Irkutsk region and the Republic of Buryatia.

The guide is written in an easy, lively language. Its author, Lyudmila Sherkhoyeva, lovingly tells about the deepest lake in the world, which is a place of power for a huge number of people.

Choose which side you want to start your acquaintance with the lake! You can go to Ulan-Ude and get to know the fascinating culture of Buryatia or visit the equally remarkable city of Irkutsk, from where it’s just a stone's throw to Listvyanka and the source of the Angara River. Enjoy the beauty of summer Baikal, swim in the clear waters of the wonder of the world, take a ride on a "bukhanka" (van) across the lake in winter, try the local delicacy — omul, organize a hike through one of the many reserves, or visit the mysterious Olkhon Island — all this and many other activities await you in Baikal!

Inside the guide, you will find colorful photographs, detailed maps, the most interesting routes, a selection of restaurants, and valuable tips that you must know before your trip. A novelty of 2023 — QR codes in the routes, thanks to which the map will appear right on your phone!