Khuvsgul Lake

Known as the “dark blue pearl” of Mongolia, Lake Khuvsgul is one of the largest and most spectacular protected areas of th country. Bordered to the north by the Sayan Mountains and to the west by Khoridal Saridag range, the lake is 136 km long and 3 km wide. This national park is comprised of the territories of Alag-Erdene, Renchinlkhumbe, Tsagaan Uul, Khankh and Chandmani-Ondor soums of Khuvsgul aimag. It has been purposed to represent taiga regional complexity, to protect the Khuvsgul lake basin, to develop eco-tourism, and to conduct surveys and studies in this field.