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Visiting session (Lake Baikal boat tour). Itinerary of the tour: Listvyanka village - Silver key

September 6, 2024

Baikal is the deepest lake on the planet, the largest natural reservoir of fresh water. The maximum depth of the lake is 1642 m. The width of the reservoir varies from 24 to 79 km. The length of the coastline is 2000 km.

The lake is located in a hollow surrounded by mountain ranges and hills.

Baikal is home to about 2,600 species of aquatic animals, more than half of them are endemic (for example, the Baikal seal, viviparous golomyanka fish, and the famous omul).

336 rivers flow into Baikal, and only the Angara River flows out of the lake.

The Baikal water is so clean that you can scoop it with your hands and drink it. The water in the lake is very clear too: in spring, you can see stones at a depth of 50 meters.

The surface temperature does not exceed +8° — +9° C even in summer; in some bays, however, it can warm up to 20° C.

The power and strength of Baikal are amazing. Those who have been here at least once dream of coming back here again!