About Lake Khovsgol

"Get back to nature with a day at Lake Khövsgöl. Nestled in the midst of several mountain ranges, it is the largest fresh water lake in Mongolia by volume and second-largest in all of Asia. It is one of the most ancient lakes in the world, at over two million years old. Also known as Hovsgol, Hövsgöl, or Khuvsgul, it holds almost 70% of Mongolia’s fresh water.

In the summer, the banks of the lake are dotted with wildflowers. Animal lovers may spot some of the wildlife that lives here. Watch for elk, Siberian moose, sable, and deer. In the winter, Lake Khövsgöl is crusted by more than a metre (3 feet) of ice, although still plentiful with fish.

Explore the countryside and take in the fresh mountain air, the quiet forest, and the sunlight as it plays on the water."

Must See

Lake Khovsgol is one of seventeen ancient lakes in the world
Variety of wildlife such as ibex, argali, elk, wolf, wolverine, musk deer, brown bear, Siberian moose, and sable
 

How to reach

Travel from Khatgal to Lake Khövsgöl in 1hour and 32minutes covering a distance of 76.8 km

Tips

  • When visiting this lake there is no need to carry water as  the water here is potable without any treatment
  • Do enjoya boat rie on the lake
  • If possible do consider a trip to this lake ​during the Ice Festival, it is surely an experience not to be missed
  • If you come here during the ice festival, be prepared for sub zero temperature
  • Do go trekking on the mountains surrounding the lake 
  • Do not miss kayaking on the lake 
  • Get the best views of the lake from Wishing Rock Bay 

Visit Time

Sunday:         Open 24 hours
Monday:        Open 24 hours
Tuesday:       Open 24 hours
Wednesday:  Open 24 hours
Thursday:      Open 24 hours
Friday:           Open 24 hours
Saturday:      Open 24 hours

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Time you can spend

30 minutes to 1 hour

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds -0.51999999999998°C

 

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