The Olkon Islands, belonging to the Pribaikalsky National Nature Park, are located in the center of Baikal. The most beautiful and unique lake in the world. There are 26 islands located in the territory of the reservoir. The largest and only living creature among them is Olkon. Baikal, famous all over the world, is an island with a length of 730 square kilometers (its length – 71.7 km, width – 15 km). The name of the island comes from the word “oi-hod” which means “forest” or “barren forest” in the Buryat language. Of course, the forest grows only in the middle of Olkon. The southern and northern boundaries are mostly located in the hills. Olkhon Island, which is spread across Russia, attracts tourists to the island.
The population of the island is not more than 1500. The main population here was Kushir village.
Brief description
This island is located near the lake. Its 1642 meters is the greatest recorded depth. Everyone who has come here speaks of Lake Okkan as Baikal Park. Even in its form it resembles the main organ of man. Surrounded by the waters of the lake, it preserves its complete world and hospitality that every tourist can find. Words cannot describe his beauty, but it is worth understanding – and your apathy will completely disappear. The incredible and amazing scenery of Olkan will not only make a good impression on you, but also help you to get a good knowledge about the beauty of the Motherland. Unlike anything else, the atmosphere, unlike anything else, has the opportunity to relax with the soul, the heart and, of course, the body, with the conditions of the world, which is not spoiled by the atmosphere. Trips to Olcon are very popular. Usually they are booked several months before the trip. Large tourist companies come here to see the main sights of Olekon.
This is the place to focus on the great diversity of Byklov Beach. The highest point of the island is Mount Jima (Ishai), altitude 1274 meters.
Climate of Olkon
The island has an unusual climate: summer is the hottest summer in the Baikal region, winter is cold; There is less rainfall than anywhere else in the area. Warm and sunny weather is established here for almost the entire summer, and there is enough water for bathing. This can attract a large number of tourists. All of them visit the island, Olkhon, Baikal and surrounding monuments, interesting excavations.
Hot season is July and August. The most favorable time for tourists to visit Olcon is summer, from mid-June to the end of September. Winters for this region are very mild, mild and quite long. Spring and summer are invisible to the island.
Baikal is famous for frequent hurricanes and strong storms, especially in the autumn-spring period. Violent Sara Sarma destroys the island’s soil, soil and vegetation cover and brings many problems to local fishermen. Meanwhile, more than one year is favorable for the tourism industry. The climate and climatic conditions provide excellent opportunities for visitors to the island to spend a pleasant vacation here. At Olcon, there are also opportunities for pedestrian, water, motoring, horseback riding and cycling.
There is no danger to people in Olkon. Mosquitoes are the same as mosquitoes.
This island is a very special place. It is shrouded in ancient legends. The area of the island has historical and cultural features. Density per square kilometer is not enough. This fact is not the same for the entire Baikal group: 143 archaeological sites are open on the island. Some of these are bare, burial grounds, ancient inscriptions on stone walls, forts. Historically, tourists have been especially popular for relaxing in Alkohon.
How to get to the island?
In summer, passengers can travel to the island by ferry. Daily travel between Sakurta and Olkon village. However, you should know that you may have to wait up to three hours to board. The original carriers serve the local population by buses and cars. The Irikkus bus station is served by the island’s shuttle buses that run all summer long. The average travel time increases to 6 hours.
Trips to Allen
Another way to get to the island is by water. There are several flights: Irkutsk – Olkon – Norwegiankalsk – Nyingarsk and Irkutsk – Olkon-Ust-Berguzin. In winter, you can use the ice road and enjoy the beauty of the frozen lake.
In the ocean, there are two ways to get to the island: by plane or by air-cushion ships. Of course, you can choose these methods for maximum comfort, or if everything else is not available to you, see Olcon views as soon as possible.
The holiday travel begins in summer, a large number of tourists will come here for various tours. Alkayne, like other places with a unique and rich history, is very interesting in this regard. It is very popular with tourists.
On Cape Khorin-Irgi, the fictitious original element is separated from the Kobylia Peninsula. 4 meters wide from the head. The height of the walls reaching the surface of the water is 10 meters and from a distance it resembles a horse’s head. Rocks formed on rocks during the winter period of the island
The rocks (sokui) in the pits are their focus. During a strong wind-driven hurricane, the rocks can be covered with ice and reach a height of 10-20 meters. In this case, this Alba is decorated with a very complex shape.
See the sights of Alcon in summer
Due to the annual formation and precision of ice jewelry on the coast, another similar place can be found: the Sagan-Kashunu Kuru rock in the north of Olkon. As far back as 1901, 176 people died in a typhoon near the head of Cape Cobbelia. The ship “Potapov” crashed on the rock.
Zagli Bay
Perhaps because it is unknown, it means “a place full of fish”. Words with synonyms of raw, fleshy fish, similar to those in Buriat and Mongolian languages. Apparently, the name Zagatuy appeared.
Olhon view pictures
This bay is considered the sunniest place in Irkuk area. The number of clear days is similar to the resorts in the Caucasus. Another thing you can compare with fear is with turtles as here, especially with its assessments. It is entirely possible to see the bay from the road. According to tourists, there is almost no vegetation on the coast. A narrow channel is connected to Lake Nurski. In summer, the water here attains an acceptable temperature for splashing
Lake Hankou
Due to the abundance of fish and very warm water, it is very popular among tourists, and it is also called Elzhinsky. It was located on the west coast in the middle of it. The approximate distance is 500 x 800 meters. A steep cliff of enormous thickness descends from the lake and separates it from Lake Baikal to the north. A spectacular view of the Talada Palace of the Little Sea can be seen from the beach on the south side of the beach, the Little Sea. The lake is connected to Lake Baikal by a narrow channel in the eastern part of the basket. The width of the basket is about 1-2 meters. Extends from 30 meters to 50 meters. The basket is very shallow, 15-30 cm deep, so any boat can empty it. There are times when it completely decomposes the sand. This channel is used for spring fishing.
Alkane
There are places where the trees on the banks of the river are not alive, they are partially submerged. Because Lake Hankhoi is rich in large fishes, its reproduction is created by natural favorable conditions: the bottom is covered with algae. 20-30 free water surface between them is not a utopia. The deep markings of the lake are not less than 4 meters. According to tourists, the water is quite clean. In places where there is no algae, you can notice the bottom of the lake.
Fish species like zoraga, perch and pike live here. The latter part is very large. She can weigh more than 10 kg. This is a very good place for fishing. In order not to hide the entanglement of the grinding muscles, you need to adjust the pike handle to handle the surface spoon. Local fishermen hunt for pike off the coast. Near the reefs under the river (on Lake Baikal) and near the lake, you can get lucky to catch fish.
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Cape Sagan-Hushun
Sagan-Kushun is on the west coast of Olkan. It is part of a national park and has the status of a natural monument. In the Buryat language, “Sagan-Kushun” is translated as “White Cape”. He is also known by another name. A mile post is composed of illuminated pebbles. When moving away from water, the size of stones decreases, but increasing the amount of water increases their number. Bananas stretch for about a kilometer, and red lichen grows on its stones, and the marbles reflect the light, making them even more attractive.
