Lake Khuvsgul
Introduction
Lake Khuvsgul is one of Asia’s most pristine large lakes, located at 1,645 meters above sea level in northern Mongolia. Often called the “twin of Lake Baikal,” it shares the same deep blue color and is part of the Baikal Rift system. The lake stretches 125 km from north to south and is up to 262 meters deep. Surrounded by the Horidal Saridag Mountains and Siberian taiga forest, it is home to endemic grayling, lenok trout, and diverse birdlife. Its waters are crystal-clear, with visibility of up to 25 meters and it remains almost untouched by boat traffic.
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| Lake Khuvsgul |
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Trip Details
Day 1: To Lake Khuvsgul
Pick up from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Fly to Murun, then transfer by vehicle (approx. 3 hours) to Hatgal village. From there, travel by boat to your ger camp on the lake’s peninsula to Double Lake Ger camp.
Day 2: Khuvsgul Lake National Park
Stay at Ger Camp, a cozy ger camp nestled in a secluded bay with spectacular views. Hike into the forested hills and visit Somo Had, a sacred rocky point revered by local herders, who leave offerings and ceremonial hadags (scarves).
Day 3: Forest & Steppe Hike
Hike through the forest to reach nearby steppe pastures, where you’ll visit local nomadic families and gain insight into their traditional way of life. Enjoy views of the lake from both highland and open steppe perspectives.
Day 4: Return to Ulaanbaatar
In the morning, you travel by jeep back to Murun Airport, then fly to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Itinerary Map
DATES ex Ulaanbaatar:
- Daily mid June to mid September.
PRICE ex Ulaanbaatar:
2 members: USD 1550 per person
Single supplement (3n): USD 150
Practicalities:
Transport: Travel by jeep or minivan and boat depending on group size.
Accommodation: Comfortable deluxe ger with en-suite bathroom facilities in shared twin.
Staff: Accompanied by an English-speaking Mongolian guide throughout. Other languages available on request (additional cost).
Meals: All meals provided outside Ulaanbaatar, either at ger camps or as picnics.
Included: Guide, all meals outside Ulaanbaatar. All overnights in ger camps. All local transport and entrance fees. Domestic flight tickets.
Excluded: Beverages. Transfers and accommodation in Ulaanbaatar. Air or train tickets in and out Mongolia.
What our guests say
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Great place to stay and experience mongolian way of living, no tv, wifi, phone. Just nature and great company of the staff and livestocks of mongolia. The toilet is a hole in the ground covered by a shed. It is clean, but can be smelly to those used to city life. Not hot water supply, inform the staff that you like to hot water half an hour earlier so that they can boil it over camel dung 🙂
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Great place to stay and experience mongolian way of living, no tv, wifi, phone. Just nature and great company of the staff and livestocks of mongolia. The toilet is a hole in the ground covered by a shed. It is clean, but can be smelly to those used to city life. Not hot water supply, inform the staff that you like to hot water half an hour earlier so that they can boil it over camel dung 🙂
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