Hi,
What's the journey between Yekaterinburg and Irkutsk like (or even Kazan and Irkutsk)? Is it worth seeing from the window of a train?
I am considering purchasing flights for this duration of the Trans Mongolian journey, which are a lot cheaper than the train prices and only take 4 hours. I read that many people get excited mainly at the latter stage of the Trans Mongolian journey.
I understand that this may take away from the 'trans mongolian' railway experience (missing out on a lot of Siberia), BUT IN WHAT WAY? What would I be missing? And will it give me more time to spend in more 'worthy' places if I fly? At the moment, I have:
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Irkutsk - 3 days
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Ulan Ude - 1 day
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Ulan Bator - 3 days.
Should I be staying longer at Irkutsk so I can properly visit O island? Or spend longer in Ulan Bator? Any advice is greatly appreciated!
M