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Arshan and Tunka valley, the ridges of Eastern Sayan and Khamar-Daban
mountains are included in Tunkinsky National Park. During summer season visits to the
park are charged on the post in Shuluty village.
The population of Tunka valley is 29000
people:
Buryaty - 53%
Russians - 46% |
The temperature of Arshan mineral springs differs from 11 - 13°C to 45°C. The waters are very rich in
minerals and microelements, they are effective for drinking and used for treatments. The medicinal springs
indications are the digestive and circulation organs diseases, pulmonary disease, cardiology, neurology. The
surrounding area is rich with medicinal herbs such as Rhododendron adamsii Rehder/Saggan-Dali, Djen-Shen.
The best tour duration is 2 days / 1 night. The route runs by the highway along the Trans-Siberian railway through
Kultuk village - the most southern point of Baikal lake and the first russian settlement on the shores of Baikal which
was founded in 1647.
In Arshan group members can sample mineral springs and visit the Buddhist datsan/church, make an excursion up along
Kyngyrga river to the first waterfall or to hike farther up Sayan mountains. Meals during the tour are of traditional
Buryat cuisine.
Possible accommodation options:
Guest House: Price 800 - 1000 rubles full board
Hotel Zamok Korolya: Price 1500-3000 rubles with breakfast
Soviet style Sayany sanatorium: Price 500-600 rub with breakfast
Homestay / no running water: Price 300-600 rub with breakfast
The tour to Arshan and Tunka valley is good with the trip by Circumbaikal
railway.
Easy tour connections can be done using the following route:
Minimum tour duration is 2 days / 1 night
Day 1: Irkutsk - Kultuk - Arshan / by road
Day 2: Arshan - Sludyanka / by road
Baikal tripSludyanka - Port Baikal / by Circumbaikal railway
Baikal tripPort Baikal - Listvyanka / by ferryboat
Baikal tripListvyanka - Irkutsk / by road
You can ask a question or reserve the trip at our request form page. |
