Hatgal

Khatgal

Gateway to Lake Khövsgöl, pristine alpine lake surrounded by mountains, forests, and traditional reindeer herder culture

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🏛️Main Attractions

  • Lake Khövsgöl
  • Khövsgöl National Park
  • Reindeer Herder Camps
  • Jankhai Mountain

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🏨Recommended Hotels

  • Toilogt Camp
  • Nature's Door Camp
  • Khatgal Guesthouse
  • Khuvsgul Lake Hotel

🍜Restaurants & Food

Khatgal Restaurant
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Grilled fish from Lake Khövsgöl and traditional buuz

Toilogt Camp Dining
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Mongolian home-style cooking and dairy products

Lake View Cafe
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Simple meals and local milk tea

Tourist Ger Restaurants
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Mixed traditional and adapted international dishes

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🛍️ Shopping

  • Local handicrafts at village shops
  • Reindeer antler products
  • Traditional Tsaatan crafts
  • Fishing equipment and supplies

💡 Travel Tips

  • Visit June-September only - severe winter makes access impossible
  • Book accommodation in advance during peak summer season
  • Lake water is drinkable and exceptionally pure
  • Bring warm clothing - nights cold even in summer at this altitude
  • Respect local customs when visiting Tsaatan reindeer herder communities

📋Quick Info

📅Best Season

July - August

💰Daily Budget

$25-50/day

👥Popular With
Nature loversAdventure seekersPhotographersHikers
🗓️Recommended Stay

2-3 days

🌐Timezone

UTC+8

💬Local Language

Mongolian, minimal English

💱Currency

MNT (Mongolian Tugrik)

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