Circum-Baikal railway is located about one hour drive from Irkutsk, on the Western shore of Baikal lake. It's a very interesting train route that takes about 3 hours and you can also stop along the way and camp or stay at one of the tour bases there.
Buryatia is the area taking the eastern shore of Baikal lake, the opposite one of Irkutsk and Listvyanka. It's less developed and less touristic, you... read more