Lake Khovsgol

Name: Lake Khovsgol

Location: Khovsgol, Mongolia

Reason to Visit: The largest freshwater lake in Mongolia, provides stunning view of nature scenery

Our Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

 

 

Lake Khovsgol is located in the north of Mongolia, near the border of Mongolia and Russia, which is situated at the southern foot of the East Sayan. Lake Khovsgol is the largest freshwater lake in Mongolia, which is very significant fresh water reserves of Mongolia. It covers an area of 2760 square kilometers. Lake Khovsgol is a national park of Mongolia as well as a nature reserve. Lake Khovsgol is known as Blue Pearl of Mongolia as well as Switzerland in the East. The deepest point of the Lake Khovsgol reaches 262.4 meters. There are 96 rivers flowing into Lake Khovsgol. The fresh water reserves of Lake Khovsgol is 380,000,000,000 cubic meters. The fresh water reserves of a lake is 1.7 times of the total fresh water reserves of China’s freshwater lakes.

 

The idyllic scenery of the lake, surrounded steppes and forests attract thousands of tourists to Lake Khovsgol every year.

 

 

Cool Weather in Summer at Lake Khovsgol

The best time to visit Lake Khovsgol is summer. Due to the high altitude and the lake itself, the weather in Lake Khovsgol is absolutely cool in summer. The average temperature in summer is about 15℃, and the highest temperature is about 30℃ in summer. Staying in such a cool place in summer is a comfortable and joyful thing. To escape the heat, Lake Khovsgol is an ideal destination for tourists from home and abroad.

 

 

Meet the Various Wildlife at the Lake Khovsgol

Lake Khovsgol is home to 68 species of mammals, 244 kinds of birds and 9 fishes. The lake has unique natural environment surrounded and wide area covered by vegetation. Under the synergistic effect of grassland, forest and other ecosystems around the lake, rich and diverse flora and fauna have been formed at the Lake Khovsgol.

 

At the Lake Khovsgol you can see Wild goat, argali, sheep, elk, reindeer, musk deer, brown bear, bobcat, mink, wolf, beaver and moose. And you are possible to meet the reindeer herders.

 

 

 

Enjoy the Stunning View of the Lake Khovsgol and Surroundings

The water of Lake Khovsgol is clean and clear. If you climb up to a mountain near the lake, you will have a panoramic view of the Lake Khovsgol and its surroundings. The lake, the steppes, the mountains, the forest and the sky make you a idyllic and pristine image. Immerse yourself in the picturesque scene, and doing nothing will be a joy. You will feel totally relaxed and free in the marvellous view.

 

Seeing the sunrise and sunset at the Lake Khovsgol will be impressive and memorable. You can watch the beautiful and red sunrise when it is rising. The sunrise and sunset will be more amazing together with the fantastic view of the lake and the slopes of the hill.

 

 

 

Hike along the Shore of Lake Khovsgol

There are many things to do at the Lake Khovsgol. Hiking along the lake shore is recommended. Since it is cool at Lake Khovsgol in summer, it will be comfortable to hike along the lake shore.

 

Wandering alongside the shore, take photos when you find a good location for photographing. Record the beautiful scenery when you want. Feel the fresh air, blue sky, white clouds and green grassland and forests.

 

 

 

Motorbike Riding around the Lake

Riding a motorbike is an interesting thing itself. Riding a motorbike around the Lake Khovsgol will be more joyful and interesting. Riding a motorbike personally, with lovers or with families are all an fantastic experience especially in the stunning view of the Lake Khovsgol.

 

It is not so hot in summer so riding a motorbike is also comfortable. If you want to stop to enjoy the spectacular scene and take photos, you just stop. All you need to do is riding, watching the lake and admire the scenery. What an interesting circulation it is!

 

 

Boating on the Lake Khovsgol

Boating on the Lake Khovsgol provides you another way to enjoy a 360-degree view of the amazing scenery. You will extremely feel the clean and blue of the water in the Lake Khovsgol. The water in Lake Khovsgol must be one of the most beautiful freshwater in the world, which is absolutely clean, clear and blue.

 

Boating on the lake and seeing the surrounded islands, grassland, forests and mountains, you will feel that you were in a beautiful picture. You are part of the scenery, that is a wonderful experience.

 

 

 

Try Winter Activities on the Frozen Surface of Lake Khovsgol

If you are not afraid of the cold weather in winter at the Lake Khovsgol, you can visit it in winter. The Lake Khovsgol in winter is very beautiful since the lake freezes over. Everything around you is white. Standing on the frozen surface of a deep lake will be a special experience. It is a lake with the average depth of more than 130 meters. And the persons who hear the sound of lake freezing are thought to be very luck.

 

Some fishing lovers will come to Lake Khovsgol in winter to go fishing on the frozen surface.