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Cape Khoboy

The northernmost cape of Olkhon Island is Khoboy cape that means “a fang, a molar” in Buryat language. The form of the cape really does look like a fang. But if you look at the cape sideways, it reminds of a woman’s profile; therefore it’s also called Deva Rock (Virgin Rock). From the earliest times Khoboy was considered to be a sacred place and served for performing religious rites. Khoboy Cape is located near the widest part of Lake Baikal (79.5 km / 50 mi), and it’s only possible to make out the eastern shore and hilly outline of the Svyatoy Nos peninsula when the weather is good.

Cape Khoboy - a mysterious place of Baikal

This cape is the northernmost on the amazing island of Olkhon.Cape Khoboy awarded the status of a monument of nature.

Cape Olkhon Island on Lake Baikal Cape

Khoboy (Buryat - "Fang") - a unique monument of nature, which is located at the north of the island Olkhon.Has he columnar shape of the rock.On the water side 
a rock promontory recalls his face and bust of a woman (the profile of the female figure) - a virgin rock.This can be seen on ancient Greek galleys.Notably this is the place that it on huge monolithic rock reflects the amazing sounds polyphonic ringing echo.

Also here you can see a very rare relic (endemic) plants found in a single place in the world.

On the slopes of Cape abundantly grow grass.Many therapeutic thyme (Bogorodsk grass).

Cape Khoboy on Lake Baikal is a complex of picturesque rocks, original seat covers with orange lichen.Some of the rocks are through holes and unusual cracks, giving this amazing exotic place special flavor.

Cape also survived the Ice Age plants.

In clear weather from the top of the Holy Nose seen (peninsula), located on the eastern shore of Lake Baikal.Previously, long ago, lived near the Cape seals.

Legends of Cape

very indigenous population of this place called Cape Khoboy virgin or a woman.As the one of the legends, this rock was once an ordinary woman.Because of its strong jealousy of her husband, she was turned to stone by the gods.The legend says that once on the entire planet will be left malice and envy, this stone again turn to the woman.
with this cape is linked another legend.It is about a dragon dropped its tusk during a flight over the sacred Lake Baikal.Fang, down to the Cape, went deep into the earth, leaving the contours of the island a certain mark.While some scientists believe that this legend is connected with people's memories of the fall of a body from outer space (and possibly a small meteorite) thousands of years ago.It is believed that such a catastrophe could cause geomagnetic activity this part of Olkhon.

On Hoboe marked constant powerful output astral energy (numerous sightings of ghostly substances).In addition, local residents say that on the Cape can sometimes be found ancestral spirits, or even their own previous incarnations.

Especially here is considered very lucky to see the spirit of the White shaman who sometimes goes out of the waters of Lake Baikal.

Attractions Olkhon

Much can demonstrate to its height Khoboy Cape.Olkhon there is demonstrated clearly skewed vidneyuscheysya tectonic block, which breaks off steeply to the east cliffs (height 200-300 m), and descends gently to the west in the direction of Small Sea.

sometimes seen above the water at the bottom of the dense fog.

Near Cape Khoboy have two grotto, the output of which is aimed precisely at sunrise.Sand smooth area of ​​the grottoes are comfortable to sleep in sleeping bags.Lying in them, you can watch a beautiful sunrise.In the west of the island - ramps to perform shamanic taylaganov spring.From there, seen Fang Cape Khoboy.

At most rock Khoboy anyone can remove the photograph through-arch with a wonderful view to the west bank of Olkhon.Surprisingly exotic Cape Khoboy.Photos in the background Cape slopes can decorate photos of any tourist.

Cape on Olkhon Island - one of the most exotic and mysterious places of the great lake.