Tageran steppe

Tazheran steppes in the Olkhon district are places with a predominance of "Mongolian" steppe landscapes that are not typical of taiga Siberia. Among these steppes in a small area there are salt lakes, mysterious cave paintings, mysterious caves and shamanic shrines. And most importantly - many points with magnificent panoramic views of Lake Baikal and steppes.

These places can be visited both separately and on the way to Olkhon Island, combined with a transfer.

A short trip to the Tazheran steppes includes:

1. Marble quarry in Buguldeika village (unique statue marble);
2. Sacred Mount Yeje-Yordo;
3. Monument to the Eagle - a symbol of Olkhon district;
4. Aya Bay and a picturesque observation point above it;
5. Mineral salt lakes;
6. Caves Baidinsky and Dream;
7. "Valley of stone spirits" - a cluster of stone sculptures of bizarre forms;
8. Tan Khan Peak (990 m) - the highest point of the steppes overlooking Olkhon;
9. Cape Cross overlooking the Olkhon Gate Strait.

It is also possible to visit:

1. Historical and local lore museum of shaman Valentin Khagdaev;
2. Cape Krestovsky and Krestovaya Bay with a lighthouse, cross and stone millstones from mills;
3. Rock paintings on Mount Sakhurte and in the valley of the Anga River;
4. Cape Ulan-Nur - another species place at rock cliffs in Baikal;
5. Orso and Snake Bays are quiet secluded coves suitable for camp or field dinner.
6. Cape Sagan-Zaba with rock paintings;
7. Shebeta, Kurykan walls;
8. Tontina cave with a lake;
9. Sarma Gorge;

And so on.

The main route easily fits into one day, including a return to Irkutsk or transfer further to the Small Sea or Olkhon. If desired, you can stay in the bays and / or at the campgrounds and divide the trip into a couple of days.

The price includes: a meeting at the airport / hotel; transfer under the program from Irkutsk, all steppes, and back, or to Olkhon / Small Sea; excursion service under the program; selection of housing and any consultations.

The price is not included: visiting the Dream cave (descent to the bottom), food, accommodation.