Baikal Adventures - Climb mount Munku-Sardyk

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Best season: all year round. For travel it is necessary to have corresponding clothes and equipment. Look useful information.

Climb Mount Munku-Sardyk (3,491 m)

Mount Munuk-Sardyk offers the best opportunities for mountaineering in the Baikal region. Huge mountains in the shape of a dense ring surround Lake Baikal. Numerous mountain ranges and passes make mountaineering very popular among tourists. We invite those who love high mountainous landscapes and want to take part in real adventure to climb the highest point of Eastern Siberia: Munku-Sardyk, which is located at 3491 meters above sea level. From the summit you will be able to view Lake Hubsugul (Mongolia) and can admire the unique beauty of the Eastern Sayan Mountains from the height of a bird's flight.

1st Day. Arrival in Irkutsk./Ulan Ude. After breakfast drive to Bely Irkut River (300/600 km). Lunch en route. Overnight in tents. Enjoy a friendly campfire followed by preparing equipment.

2nd Day. After breakfast a trek from the valley of the Bely Irkut river to the base camp location at 2000 m above sea level (about13 km). After lunch establish campsite. Overnight in tents.

3rd Day. Training on the snow and ice slopes using climbing equipment and elementary mountaineering techniques.

4th Day. After breakfast climb Munku-Sardyk (3,491 m). From the summit you will observe lake Khubsugul (Mongolia). The Russian-Mongolian border is under our feet. Return to base camp (20 km). Dinner and overnight in tents.

5th Day. Return down to the Irkut river valley to be taken by bus to Arshan mineral springs (about 150 km), where you will be accommodated at a local hotel or homestay. You will visit the Tunkinsky National Park with its mineral springs and sacred places. Visit to Russian Banya (sauna). Festive dinner to celebrate your achievement.

6th Day. After breakfast short trekking to mineral springs. Depart to Irkutsk/Ulan Ude (230/450 km). Lunch en route. Accommodation at hotel. Dinner at hotel.


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