The best places of Baikal, which are definitely worth a visit. Part 6
When planning a trip to Lake Baikal, it is recommended to pre-build an interesting and feasible route, as well as allocate places for an overnight stay in accordance with the budget. And, of course, you need to know in advance about the most important sights of Lake Baikal.Among the most beautiful places on the western coast of Lake Baikal is the area near the Anga River. This area is attractive for its desert steppe panoramas and picturesque bays. There are also a large number of mineral lakes, stalactite and stalagmitic caves.
It is noteworthy that in the Tazheran steppes geologists discovered diamonds, emeralds and other rare precious stones.
On the eastern part of the lake there is another unique location - the Barguzin Valley. Here you can see a large number of natural and architectural objects. It is recommended to visit excursions to such sights as the temple of the goddess Yanzhima, the Rock Garden, the Maksimikha, Ulyun, Barguzin Local History Museums.
The selection of interesting locations of Lake Baikal is completed by the Erd peak, which is considered sacred among the indigenous population. In ancient times, shamanic ceremonies and sacrifices were held here in order to receive grace from higher powers for family well-being, fertility and wealth of these lands.
Every five years a unique event is held here - the Erdyn Games. The festival is a complex of ethnographic activities, accompanied by songs, round dances, festivities, picnics. The most important moment of the celebration is the round dance around the mountain, in which more than 700 people take part.
Baikal is an amazing place that can amaze even experienced tourists. A trip along the lake allows you to see a variety of landscapes, rare representatives of flora and fauna, healing springs, precious minerals and other treasures of nature.
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