" We will take a ride on the Circum-Baikal Railway that is a historical railway. It runs along the Baikal shore and until last 50 years was part of the Trans-Siberian railway. It was called a unique achievement in engineering and one of the picturesque sights of the area around Lake Baikal. The next day we will explore the mountain area of Tunkin valley. It is the buddhist region of Russia right on the border with Mongolia and several temples are situated around the village we would stay for a night.