Introduction and Idea of Travel
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BAIKAL INDIVIDUAL TOUR - SOUTHWEST BAIKAL
Introduction and Idea of Travel
Introductory Words
I have created this guide in the hope that more people will be interested in the The Song of the BaikalThe Song of the Baikalvastness of Russia east of the Urals and the Far East. Curious about the Far Eastern region of Siberia, friends of free travel culture - they all find their spiritual Eldorado far away from mass tourism and monumental blindness.
Those who are interested in the Baikal have a chance to get to the bottom of solitary paths and find old shores. It awaits a lasting experience and impressive documents on the “Reichensee” and the deepest source of our earth.
I dedicate these lines to the great man of Baikal. Once they have been experienced, they will be remembered forever.
They are admirable in many respects - whether their modesty and perseverance in the harsh conditions of the Siberian winter, their deep spiritual bond with the Holy Sea, respect for their ancestors, their respect for the flora and fauna, their radiance in the form of the Russian soul, Their attachment to all ethnic and religious diversity, their kindness, willingness to help and tolerance, but also their hospitality towards visitors from distant countries.
The Baikal region is something unique, very special on a global scale. The Baikal is also called the “blue eye” of our planet. The region also has an advanced look. It is characterized by modern residential areas and companies of new technologies in larger cities, such as the regional capital Irkutsk. Historical grows together with new fluent. Tourism is also contributing to the immense growth of the rural regions.
I wish the locals at the Baikal many new respectful views of their region and visitors from all parts of the world. The book is intended to help. Travelers can experience discoveries and emotions at Lake Baikal - in a true paradise for the senses and the soul. Readers can get a picture of this.
Die Idee
Prying about Lake Baikal?
Curious about the Far Eastern region of Siberia? Friends of free travel culture find their soul-like Eldorado at Lake Baikal, far away from mass tourism and monumental blindness. The idea came to a trip to the lake of superlatives, to the pearl of Siberia.
Actually, I do not have a bigger desire, except that my family and my fellow-men are doing well and they are not reinmanöred in time of war. Personally, I live a vision of tolerance - and that is also what distinguishes the different people of different peoples and religions who have lived together in the Baikal region for a long time.
The fascination of Siberia and its pearl has been calling me since I first heard about her decades ago. From this source came my basic interest in Russian culture and traditions. On the trip I had extensively researched. This is how the plan for the journey described here came about, in order to get to know the points of the unique “wells of the planet” or “holy sea” of the Buryats.
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Core of Idea ...
... of a Baikal trip was the consideration of an individually planned journey to experience, but also to recollect and relax for a small group of about 6 (possibly 8) women and men who are curious about other, simple people, their culture and nature .
Do you have to do mass tourism and 40 degrees under palm trees if you just want to find yourself, just want to give your body and mind a new look? No - those who want a time-out in a primordial nature and venerable traditions - who want a journey of a special kind among hospitable people, but still in a wild-romantic landscape.
Those who are interested in the Baikal have a chance to get to the bottom of solitary paths and find old shores. It awaits a lasting experience and impressive documents on the “Reichensee” and the deepest source of our earth.
As a period, the summer is in the period from mid-July to the end of August. Nature is fully awakened from the hard Siberian winter. The sunny summer is very contrasting, in the bays, among others. The beautiful sandy bay (ru. “Buchta Peschanaja”), the water temperature also rise above 20 degrees - of course, also the early summer and beginning autumn have its charms.
Organizational Cornerstones
We set up the following organizational pillars for the journey to → Baikal.
It should be an individual journey to experience, but also to recollect and recover.
We wanted a permanent guided tour by a recognized, local guide.
Excursions should be undertaken from basic camps.
We were surrounded by encounters with local traditions and local people.
Land, nature, flora and fauna we wanted to actively experience and enjoy.
It was also important to get to know the flair of the traditional Transsib at Baikal.
We wanted day trips in alternation with recreational phases and open space, to meet individual requirements.
Excursions should be undertaken with vehicles alternating with light trails, but no pronounced trekking.
A certain flexibility in the travel arrangements was important to us by a small group and a local tour guide.
The duration of the trip should be 17 days in August - 1 ½ days of arrival (Berlin - Moscow - Irkutsk), 1 day return journey (Irkutsk - Moscow - Berlin) and thus 14 days of stay at different base camps in the southwestern Baikal area .
Of course the time zone was to be considered with in the summer 6 hours of time difference.
In terms of costs, we wanted to calculate a flat rate, including all travel, food and accommodation costs.
Tour Guide
I organized the trip in the long term over almost 2 years together with the Berlin family celebration, especially the recognized artist and travel guide → Lyudmila Feierabend-Perednewa.
Ultimately, Lyudmila was extremely helpful for us through her daily, local guide. She knows Baikal, country, people, traditions, stories and the very special things on the spot.
Her connection to the homeland, the Baikal and the place of her childhood → Sljudyanka has never lost her. Having grown up in Baikal, she had studied art in her youth in Irkutsk. After her studies, she became an art teacher and painter. Now and then she leads small groups to the places of her youth.
Ljudmila has lived in Berlin for over 20 years, where she is married to the well-known German underwater photographer Michael Feierabend. They met at the Baikal. Michael Feierabend was always at hand with advice and action in the travel preparation via Skype and email.
Ljudmila had already traveled to Baikal for over a week before, organized the last details and expected us to arrive at Irkutsk at the airport. Up to our return flight she was our constant guide and interesting story telling, nice companion.
Our next joint travel project will be the north-east of Moscow → Golden Ring - and maybe again the Baikal - then along the east coast 🙂 Michael has already rooted north-east of Moscow.
Lyudmila and Michael describe the Baikal as follows:
The Baikal is a lasting experience in every respect. The greatest advantage of the “Holy Sea,” as the natives call it, is probably due to its moral influence on man. Anyone who has ever seen the Baikal once, feels psychologically refined and enriched and feels the irrepressible desire to return to his shores.
We had developed a very cordial, trusting, friendly relationship with her. Lyudmila and her husband are also grateful and very united after the trip.
Links to Baikal
- Ljudmilas Website → Galerie Feierabend
- Ljudmilas Baikal adventure trip → Baikalmadonna
- Pictures of Lake Baikal in the Russian search engine → Yandex.ru
- People at Lake Baikal in the Russian search engine → Yandex.ru
- Videos from Lake Baikal in the Russian search engine → Yandex.ru
- Map of Lake Baikal→ Bing
- Map of southern Baikal → Yandex.ru
- Map - geological → TU Freiberg
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