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Venture from Ulaanbaatar to Khuvsgul Lake and the remote Taiga for a nine-day expedition that combines lake scenery, multi-day horse journeys and visits with the Tsaatan reindeer people. Expect long travel days, rugged camps and unforgettable cultural encounters.
Venture from Ulaanbaatar to Khuvsgul Lake and the remote Taiga for a nine-day expedition that combines lake scenery, multi-day horse journeys and visits with the Tsaatan reindeer people. Expect long travel days, rugged camps and unforgettable cultural encounters.
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Operated by Maral Expedition · Mörön, Khuvsgul
A cold wind off Khuvsgul greets the van as it drops you at the lake’s rim — a hard blue sheet stretching toward ridgelines and larch forest. The air smells of pine and peat; the lake seems deliberate, as if keeping secrets in its depth.
challenging.
9–10 days.
Should be in good aerobic shape and comfortable on horseback for several hours; able to manage uneven terrain and tent camping.
Basic riding ability is recommended; guides can accommodate novices but expect long days in the saddle and simple, local-style tack.
Camps are deep in the taiga and require several hours of horse travel from the nearest roads; travel times vary by season and camp location.
Expect a mix: city nights in a 5-star hotel in Ulaanbaatar, and rustic tent or local camp stays near Khuvsgul and in Tsaatan territory.
Elevations are moderate (around 1,600–1,800 m near the lake); most travelers do not experience serious altitude issues but should stay hydrated and avoid overexertion on arrival.
Khuvsgul sits on an ancient glacial basin and has long been home to Darkhad and Tsaatan peoples; the area preserves shamanic practices and nomadic reindeer culture.
The region is ecologically sensitive—respect grazing areas, avoid leaving waste, and support local guides who practice low-impact tourism to protect taiga biodiversity.
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