Conservation
Around Lake Baikal has developed a network of protected areas, the conservation of biological and landscape diversity of the World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO. In the central ecological zone of the Baikal natural territory are 3 nature reserves, two national parks and sanctuaries 7.
Fauna
Lake Baikal is a unique one pond. And this fact could not but affect its inhabitants. Fauna lake consists of more than 2,500 species, with about 85% of all animals living here are endemic, ie they are found only in this place.
One of the features of the animal world is the Baikal Lake population at all depths and the presence of endemic deep-sea fauna. Such a diversity of living organisms associated with the landscape lake climate.
Flora
Diversity of natural conditions of Lake Baikal formed a rich , diverse flora. Here are collected more than 3,000 plant species from microscopic algae to huge cedars.
Baikal mountains covered with dense coniferous forests, which can meet the incredible beauty of flowers . Ushkany island became a place of residence for more than 280 species of plants.
On Baikal you will find unique of its kind , " tundra ", which combine steppe and tundra plant communities . In the depths of the lake grows a special kind of coral, solidifying in the air.
Baikal area , so rich in natural diversity , requires particularly careful attitude from the man.
Hotels and Camp sites
One of the most important moments of relaxation at Lake Baikal is the accommodation. Hotel infrastructure is represented by numerous hotels and hostels that provide a comfortable stay on the lake at any time of year. By the way, on Baikal "season" - in both summer and winter. Vacationers can choose to stay in the tourist base, hotel, lodge, cottage, etc. There are also exotic "hotel", for example, you can choose to stay in a yurt.
Landscape
If you look at Lake Baikal from space, the eyes gaze long and relatively narrow hollow in the form of two "stacked" parts of its broad antlers, framed on the north-west, north-east and south highland massifs. In other parts of the landscape is the Baikal low plateaus, plains and steppes. In some areas you can see forests, moving to the lake. The coastline is varied - rocky replaces sand, sandy gravel replaces etc.
Rounds and Excursions
For sightseeing Lake Baikal tourists can take advantage of organized tours and excursions . The choice here is offered a huge set of various types of recreation . For example , you can choose one of the many excursions and educational trips or take a cruise on the lake in a comfortable boat . In winter you can ride a dog sled or snowmobile. In the summer navigation you can rent a yacht or catamaran sailing .
Spend your vacation on the lake for the benefit of body and spirit will help the various motels and resorts specialist . Increasingly popular in recent years become a fitness tours . Immerse yourself in the cultural world of the peoples of the Baikal ethnotours help you .
Seismic activity
Map provides information about the most powerful earthquakes in 2012 (K> 10.5, magnitude> 3.6), the epicenters of which were located within the BPT.
Lake Baikal depression is central to the Baikal rift zone, which develops simultaneously with other rift systems of the world.
Sights
Lake Baikal long attracted tourists from around the world . Rivet the attention of landscape features lakes, is its main attraction - the rocks and mountains , which offers stunning views, waterfalls and hot springs, bays and coves , islands and numerous rivers . Sightseeing shrouded in many legends and myths.
Another noteworthy object is Circum-Baikal Railway . Perhaps no one can remain indifferent to this road trip , the path which runs along the coastline through a lot of bridges and tunnels .
Baikal natural territory
