Actually, Lake Labynkyr is easy to find but hard to reach. Visit maps.google.com and here you are.
You may just (1) type “Lanbynkyr Lake” in the search box or (2) follow the link http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&hl=ru&ll=62.466646,143.591309&spn=2.641495,14.0625&z=7
If you choose the first option mentioned above, you can see even the 105-km roadpath leading to the lake from the old Kolyma road (Tomtor). If the second, browse the vast map switching between ‘map’, ‘sattelite’ or ‘terrain’ versions and see something like illustrated below.
A journey to Lake Labynkyr is very exciting for several reasons.
- You go by the Kolyma road that starts in Khandyga, if to drive from Yakutsk.
- You see the Verkhoyansk Range that follows after Khandyga.
- You visit the Pole of Cold, Oymyakon that is the coldest village in the northern hemisphere.
- You go through real harsh terrains on the way to Labynkyr from Tomtor. 105 km to go to the south.
- Finally, you have opportunity to check if local legends about lake monsters are true. And don’t say I didn’t warn you of others. Keep your eyes always open :)
Tips to remember: Never go alone, support and a guide are required, and be aware of wild animals, especially brown bears.
Quick facts:
- Located in southeast Yakutia, Oymyakonsky district, 105 km from Tomtor;
- You may reach the location by off-road vehicles, but more luckly by trucks.
- Length 14 km, width 4 km, depth 53 m, area 60 sq km.
- At an altitude of 1020 meters above sea level.
- Partly ice-covered in winter.
- Three islands. Believed, one of them may just disappear in a moment.
- Monsters are available, as locals report and believe.
The Kolyma Highway / the Road of Bones travel map
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