Blue Baikal
Lake Baikal holds 20% of the world's freshwater - not surprising given that it is 1637 metres deep, approximately 400 miles long and between 20 and 40 miles wide. Over 80% of the species are indiginous to Baikal including the very elusive nerpa, a tiny freshwater seal. This is one of the most incredible environments in the world but to visit from the West takes a 5 day journey (3000 miles) by train from Moscow across the vast emptiness of Siberia. Well worth it.
Blue Baikal
Lake Baikal holds 20% of the world's freshwater - not surprising given that it is 1637 metres deep, approximately 400 miles long and between 20 and 40 miles wide. Over 80% of the species are indiginous to Baikal including the very elusive nerpa, a tiny freshwater seal. This is one of the most incredible environments in the world but to visit from the West takes a 5 day journey (3000 miles) by train from Moscow across the vast emptiness of Siberia. Well worth it.