The town of Severobaikalsk itself does not have a lot to offer - the reason to stop here is fabulous Lake Baikal. Seemingly constructed almost entirely as a railway town and administrative point you need to get down to the lakeshore to appreciate the stop here. Fortunately the lake is a few minutes from the town by foot. This northern area of Baikal we think is more pretty and dramatic than the much more heavily visited Southern Baikal region. A couple of days exploring this part of the lake is an essential BAM experience.
BEST MONTHS TO VISIT SEVEROBAIKALSK
SEVEROBAIKALSK WEATHER AVERAGES
REASON TO VISIT SEVEROBAIKALSK
Primarily to see Lake Baikal in largely unspoiled glory - and with very few if any tourists about - especially compared to south Baikal.
SEVEROBAIKALSK TRAVEL TIP
The town and the Lake area (including your hotel) are split by the railway and station so make sure you use the bridge to cross from one to the other.
HIGHLIGHTS OF SEVEROBAIKALSK
Vast Lake Baikal which is wilder and more dramatic up this northern end.
The local culture of the Buryat people who believe in Shamanism.
Getting into the village and scenic spots along the lakeshore as well as surpassing hot springs.
HAND PICKED SEVEROBAIKALSK ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation standards here are low and options few but the Lake makes up for that. We use the Dom U Baikaler Guesthouse which is a short distance from both the town and lake.
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