The notebook of Khovd et lac Khar-Us
Seek the horizon beyond the climb.
Multi-ethnic city, large lake and mountains of Jargalant structure a crossroad of the Mongolian west.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Lake · Marshes and wetlands · Mountain
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Khovd et lac Khar-Us
Multi-ethnic city, large lake and mountains of Jargalant structure a crossroad of the Mongolian west.
To understand what Khovd and Khar-Us Lake is, you must look at Khar-Us Lake, Khovd and Jargalant Mountain. These places give us a view of a territory marked by urban life, the shores and lakes, wetlands and mountain reliefs and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Lake Khar-Us
- Khovd
- Mount Jargalant
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Lake
Lac Khar-Us
This vast shallow lake is covered with reeds and surrounded by deserted mountains. Bird watching requires local access and a wetland friendly approach. Light, wind and the season greatly transform the landscape.
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Khovd
Khovd is an ancient regional centre where several western Mongolian communities coexist. Market and provincial museum give content to a logistic stage. A slow visit allows to go beyond the only points of view best known.
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Mont Jargalant
The massif dominates the lakes of the Great Lakes Depression and carries residual glaciers. Off-road excursions require guide, vehicle and full range. The weather, altitude and condition of the runways must be checked prior to departure.
Practical tips
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