General Information

• Name: Khuvsgul Lake
• Location: Khuvsgul province, northern Mongolia
• Distance from Ulaanbaatar: About 800 km (1.5-hour flight or 2-day drive)
• Type: Freshwater lake, protected area
• Nickname: “The Blue Pearl of Mongolia”
• Founded: Formed over 2 million years ago
• Size: 136 km long, 36 km wide, up to 262 m deep
• Volume: Holds about 70% of Mongolia’s freshwater and 0.4% of the world's freshwater
• Global Rank: Second largest freshwater lake in the world by volume (after Lake Baikal)

Highlights

• Crystal-clear, ancient glacial lake surrounded by taiga forest and mountains
• Home to over 100 rivers and streams, with endemic fish and bird species
• Cultural home of Tsaatan (reindeer herders) and Darkhad ethnic groups
• Popular for kayaking, horse riding, hiking, and ice festivals in winter

Food and Beverage

• Local tourist camps and restaurants offer Mongolian and international dishes
• Famous for grilled fish (lenok, grayling) caught in the lake
• Most camps provide basic meals and drinks

Travel Tips

• Best time to visit: June to early September
• Bring warm clothes – temperatures drop at night
• Be prepared for limited phone/internet signal
• Bring cash – ATMs and card payments are rare

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