Known as "The Dark Blue Pearl", Lake Khuvsgul is Mongolia's largest and deepest lake. Located in the northernmost province, it is the largest tributary stream of Lake Baykal Russia. Khuvsgul is 1645 m above sea level and is frozen from January until April or May. A ferryboat operates between Khatgal and Khankh, two towns on the southern and northern shores of the lake that are within the boundaries of the Khuvsgul National Park. Learn about shamanism, the traditional shamanistic rituals of the darkhads, the unique life of the tsaatan, and explore the beautiful nature around Khuvsgul lake by horse, foot or boat. Follow the cultural events on the ship "Sukhbaatar", visit the village of tsaatan, enjoy the mini naadams, tsaatan's deer racing and participate in meetings with shamans. Other activities include fishing which is allowed with a permit costing $3. Fish are abundant in the lake: Taimen, Siberian White fish, Siberian grayling, Lenok, Umber, Baigali Omul, River Perch. Lake Khuvsgul is an important migration route for birds from Siberia. Dayan Deerhiin Cave is reputed to have ancient paintings on its walls.
Khuvsgul Lake
