Khatgal
Хатгал
A gateway village at the southern tip of Lake Khövsgöl, where the Eg River flows out. Guesthouses, camps, and horse rentals are concentrated here.
Khatgal lies at the southernmost tip of the lake, about 100 km from the provincial capital of Mörön. The road is paved the whole way, and the drive takes about 2 hours. The village has guesthouses, small supermarkets, and travel agencies, which can arrange horse rentals, car hire, boat trips, and visits to the reindeer herders' camps. The Eg River, the lake's only outflow, flows out at the edge of the village, and its banks are good for walks and sunsets. The national park administration office is in the village. Entrance tickets can be bought at the checkpoint on the road into the lake area. Summer brings many visitors, so book ger camps in advance.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Khuvsgul Ice Festival
- Khövsgöl Lake National Park – West Shore (Jankhai & Toilogt)
- Khoridol Saridag Mountains
- Modon Khuis Island
- Lake Khövsgöl
- Danzandarjaa Monastery (Mörön)
- Uushigiin Övör Deer Stones
- Darkhad Valley