Olkhon Island

Spread across a huge area of whopping 730 square kilometers and measuring 71.5 kilometers in length and 20.8 kilometers in breadth, the Olkhon Island happens to be the largest island on Lake Baikal and the third-largest lake island in the whole world.

This island makes for the Academician Ridge’s southwestern margin. Olkhon Island forms a scenic place for  nature lovers to unwind  and soak in the breathtaking panoramic lake views. The eastern shore of the island is lined by steep mountains, with Mt. Zhima being the highest peak, perched at an elevation of around 2,684 feet above Lake Baikal’s water level.