Hovsgel

Mongolia's northernmost land of lakes and mountains, whose highlights are Lake Hovsgol and the reindeer-herding tribes.

Hovsgel lies in the far north of Mongolia, bordering Russia, with abundant forest, mountain and lake scenery; its capital is Murun. Lake Hovsgol is the largest freshwater lake in Mongolia by volume, with crystal-clear water that has earned it the nickname “Blue Pearl.” Khatgal, at the southern end of the lake, is the main visitor base, where you can go horse riding, boating and hiking. In the Darkhad Basin and the mountain forests in the west live the Tsaatan, who herd reindeer, and near Murun there are ancient deer stones. The best season is June to September, and in winter there is an ice festival. Murun Airport has flights to and from Ulaanbaatar.

Destinations

• Khuvsgul Lake

Itineraries

• Central Mongolia to Lake Khuvsgul – Traverse the Orkhon Valley, Khangai Mountains, and Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake (White Lake) north to Khuvsgul, flying back fr…