Deep blue, inky and interspersed with innumerable air bubbles whose color is sparkling blue or blindingly white: Such is the ice of Baikal. Whatever its color, it is always extraordinarily pure and transparent like a freshly polished window. From late January to the end of April the legendary lake is solidly frozen and is the main natural sight of the Irktusk Region. In winter Lake Baikal looks like the magic ice kingdom. If you’ve never seen it you wouldn’t imagine such vast immense covered with a meter thick crystal armor. Transparent as if you walk on water, sometimes smooth as a mirror, sometimes risen up like gothic castles, it catches you up in blue labyrinths. Olkhon Island is the largest in Lake Baikal. Olkhon is the largest island on Lake Baikal. It is 71 km long and 15-25 km wide. Olkhon is the most beautiful and mysterious place on the lake. It is 77 km long and 15-25 km wide. The Island is famous as the centre of Shamanism, the common religion of the indigenous peoples of Siberia - Buryats. Many of the shamans sacred places and rock paintings are still found here. The biggest settlement of Olkhon is the fishing village of Khuzhir with population of about 2.000 people. Cost inclusive of service tax, Delhi - Irkutsk return air fare, all accomodations with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Offer for very limited seats only.
It can sound strange but winter and early spring on Lake Baikal offer many more opportunities for travelers than summer time. A great number of remote areas become accessible thanks to the ice of Baikal that covers the lake from the mid of January to the last weeks of April.Winter is probably the best time of year to go and discover the spirit of Lake Baikal. This is especially true in February and March, when the lake's surface is frozen solid and the temperatures are subzero.
Winter is probably the best time of year to go and discover the spirit of Lake Baikal. This is especially true in February and March, when the lake's surface is frozen solid and the temperatures are subzero.
The ice of Baikal, whose thickness can reach 1.5 meters, does not have a uniformly even surface. There are also large slabs and huge blocks of ice that can reach 12 meters in height and resemble rock crystals; sokui, which are natural ice sculptures that form on cliffs and rocks surrounding the lake; and the so-called ice crevices, which can be 10-30 kilometers long and up to three meters wide. When such formations are taking shape, the lake emits a sharp and thunderous crack.
In winter season - February and March - we drive across the small sea for 10-12km using the ice road. It is an official way with marks and signs where the ice is constantly being checked and cleaned. Discovery of the wildest and the least “touristy” part of the lake.
We start in Irkutsk, a “celebrated stop on the old Tea Road from China to Moscow.” It’s a cozy city found right in the middle of the scenic wilderness. Here, you can explore the city, discover it’s history as a place of exile when Genghis Khan offered it to captives as a alternative to death in the thirteenth century. Today, the city is a cultural, pleasant city, noted for its museums, universities, and pre-revolutionary churches. All set far, far away from the rest of the world.
Olkhon Island: “The steep hills along its east coast plunge into the deepest part of the deepest lake in the world.” The island has a sacred reputation, and has so for centuries. You will have a chance to visit the Islands villages, get to know the culture the people, where you will be treated to food and picnic lunches. You will also investigate the nature of the island and visit “caves, cliffs, and ice formations.”
If you’re itching for adventure, sign up for this tour this coming February, and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Siberia, a truly unique place that has so much more to offer than the reputation that preceeds it.
A package tour that takes out all the hassels of travelling to this remote Siberian landscape - that too in middle of extreme winter.
Rates starting from Rs. 198,500/- inclusive of service tax, return flights from Delhi to Irkutsk, all accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Check in to the hotel for rest. Airport transfer included. Meals are not included. Overnight at Hotel.
Guided excursion around the historical center of Irkutsk city. You will see several Orthodox churches with beautiful indoor paintings, the central city square decorated with fantastic sculptures made of transparent ice of Lake Baikal and the central food market, an original Siberian bazar. Also, you will be offered to visit local history museum where you may learn a many interesting things about aboriginal civilizations of Lake Baikal, Trans-Sib railway building and Siberia are settling history. The price include city tour (about 3 hour), transportation around the city (3 hours), transfer to the hotel, hotel/hostel accommodation, guide, food (B+L+D)
The price include transfer to Olkhon island, excursion, accommodation in hotel or in comfortable guest house, guide, food (B+L+D)
Drive to North Part of Olkhon Island in morning after breakfast and see all Ice crystals and frozen lake and stay in Uzuri Bay. All meals included.
From Uzuri Bay go as much as possible to Lake, give them a feeling of deep inside lake and have a nice lunch and then drive back to Khuzir and stay again there in Homestay. The price include excursion to ice with a picnic on ice, comfortable accommodation in guest House ( in Khuzir), guide, food (B+L+D).
From Khuzir drive to Lystvianka and stay there in a comfortable guest house / hostel. The shore of lake Baikal or small walking excursion in Listvyanka. The price include transfer to Lystvianka, accommodation in guest House or mini hotel, guide, food (B+L+D)
From Lystvianka explore there in morning and in afternoon drive back to Isrktusk and stay in a hostel / guest house. In this day we plan wark by the dog sledding (The route is 10 km away. By the time it will be about 20 minutes per person, at the same time ride 2 people, the others watch and take pictures.
Say adios to the beauty of winter Baikal for an early morning transfer to the Irkutsk airport for taking the flight back to Delhi. The price include transfer to airport, guide and breakfast.
One of the oldest hotel in Ladkah, It’s a lavish property that offers modern facilities with the idea of total relaxation of its guests. The hotel proximity to the main market, just two minutes walk, has furthered its reputation as the epicenter of Ladakh. A number of travel vacationers from across the globe come here and prefer to stay at this magnificent hotel.
Centrally Heated Hotel European standard.
Room service.
Daily Housekeeping
DTH Connection Along with LED Screen in all Room.
Multi Cuisine Restaurant
Distance from Main Market: 1 Km.
Distance from Airport: 4 Km.
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