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Baikal Astrophysical Observatory Tour

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Starts from Per Person

INR 3,770

Starting Point

Departure from your hotel

Ending point

Return to original departure point

Open Timings

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tour duration

2:00 Hrs

Departure Time

11:00 am

Category

Standard Activities

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Transfer type

Seat In Coach

4.2

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Address

Listvyanka, Russia

Highlights

  • 2-hour guided tour of Baikal Astrophysical Observatory
  • Visit the Russia's largest solar telescope observatory
  • See beautiful panoramic view of Lake Baikal and the source of the Angara from the top of hill
  • Visit and see the sun through the telescope
  • Listen to a lecture on the solar-terrestrial interaction and its role in life on Earth
  • Plenty of photo opportunities! Click amazing pictures to cherish a memory of a lifetime

Overview

On the South shore of Lake Baikal “Baikal Astrophysical Observatory” is a remarkable setup with a big solar telescope. Around 70 kms apart from Irkutsk city, this BAO astroclimate arrangement is beneficial in the sense of weather (local anticyclons) and water area related predictions. The big solar telescope on the top is of chromospheric type which are helpful for the observation of solar activities at Baikal Lake. Within guided instructions, it will be your informative tour along the sightseeing of panoramic attractions from the top of the hill.

Itinerary Plan

Day:1
Baikal Astrophysical Observatory

With the seat in coach transfer in an AC car, leave your hotel at around 11:00 AM, to feel the charm and special beauty of the place. We offer the proper pick-up and drop-off facility up to your scheduled destination. Arrive at this place and see the oldest Siberian magnetic observatory. it's situated at the top of the hill from here we see the beautiful panoramic view of Lake Baikal and the source of the Angara from the top of the hill. This place gives you admirable surrounding. You’ll also enjoy seeing the sun through the telescope. After that, we move listen to a lecture and came to know about the solar-terrestrial interaction and its role in life on Earth. Here you get an opportunity to click amazing pictures to cherish the lifetime memories. After around 2 hour tour, we get to our initial point. Have a nice time!

Inclusions

  • Certified English speaking local guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop
  • Air-conditioned vehicle transfer

Exclusions

  • Tips and personal expenses

Important to know

  • Instant package confirmation at time of booking
  • This package does not qualify for any refund policy
  • You will need to present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity

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