Lake Khuvsgul, Freshwater lake in northern Khövsgöl Province, Mongolia
Lake Khövsgöl extends 136 kilometers from north to south, reaching depths of 262 meters at the foot of the eastern Sayan Mountains.
The establishment of Hatgal village in 1727 marked the beginning of organized settlement near Lake Khövsgöl, initially serving as a military camp and trade port.
The Tsaatan people maintain their traditional way of life in the surrounding taiga forest, depending on reindeer herding for their daily subsistence.
The lake surface freezes completely from November to May, forming a thick ice layer that previously served as a winter transport route across the water.
The lake contains 70 percent of Mongolia's freshwater resources and maintains exceptional water clarity with visibility extending to 24 meters below the surface.
GPS coordinates: 51.02045,100.47857
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:55
The national parks, deserts, lakes, and natural sites in Mongolia form a diverse natural heritage. The Gobi Desert features sand dunes and rock formations. National parks like Gurvan Saikhan and Gorkhi-Terelj offer mountain and canyon landscapes. Lake Khövsgöl and the Orkhon Valley are major natural sites. Buddhist monasteries, including Amarbayasgalant and Erdene Zuu, reflect the country's religious history. Ulaanbaatar, the capital, combines historical monuments and modern architecture.
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