Lake Baikal
The Baikal seal is endemic to Lake Baikal.
An 1883 British map using the More Baikal (Baikal Sea) designation, rather than the conventional Ozero Baikal (Lake Baikal).
The lake in the winter. The ice is thick enough to support pedestrians and snowmobiles.
Baykalsk Pulp and Paper Mill in 2008, 5 years before its 2013 closure
Great Baikal Trail goes from Listvyanka to Bolshoe Goloustnoye along Lake Baikal coast
Cracks in Baikal ice
Baikal fishermen fish for 15 commercially used species. The omul, found only in Baikal, accounts for most of the catch.[92]
Ice cover survey on the lake
Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal, Siberia Overview
The deepest lake in the world, Lake Baikal is a must-see if you're planning your trip to Russia. It has been entitled as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
You can't put Lake Baikal off your list if you're visiting Siberia. A spectacular landscape of clear blue water surrounded with lush green surroundings that captivates you in its charm so badly, that you can't get over it.With a depth of about 1620 metres, this freshwater lake is home to some indigenous animals like nerpas. Even if you visit the lake during winter, you get assured breathtaking views of the frozen lake, as well as some 'chilling' icy-activities. What a splendor it might feel standing (virtually) on the deepest lake in the world!
Read More
Read More on Lake Baikal
Best Time To Visit Lake Baikal
All year round
Lake Baikal Reviews
Your rating
Have a Question on Lake Baikal?
experience.