Mongolia travel guide
What to see at Lake Khövsgöl
Lake Baikal’s “little brother”, a crystal-clear lake among forests, with reindeer herders.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from April to October
Lake Khövsgöl highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- The lake
Exceptionally pure water.
- Tsaatan reindeer herders
Respectful visits.
- Horse riding
Along the shore.
- Khatgal
The gateway village.
- Frozen lake
An ice festival in winter.
Day trips from Lake Khövsgöl
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Lake Khövsgöl
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Lake Khövsgöl are from April to October. If you can, avoid from November to March (extreme winter).
- Jan with strong warnings
- Feb with strong warnings
- Mar with strong warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with strong warnings
- Dec with strong warnings
- from November to March
Extreme winter
Temperatures of –30 °C or lower; many ger camps close.
What to do: The best time is June to September, with Naadam in July.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a ger or a Mongolian restaurant. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Mongolia guide.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Khövsgöl
What to see at Lake Khövsgöl?
The lake, Tsaatan reindeer herders, Horse riding, Khatgal and Frozen lake.
What to see at Lake Khövsgöl in one day?
Don’t miss The lake, Tsaatan reindeer herders, Horse riding, Khatgal and Frozen lake. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Lake Khövsgöl?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Lake Khövsgöl are from April to October. If you can, avoid from November to March (extreme winter).
What day trips can you take from Lake Khövsgöl?
Khövsgöl.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.