An Idyllic Day at Lake Khovsgol


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Asia » Mongolia
June 7th 2006
Published: August 5th 2007
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At last, we were in Khovsgol Nuur ("Nuur" means lake in Mongolian). No regrets for the whole day on the road yesterday. The scenary is simply breathtaking. The ger resort we stayed is called Toilogt Resort, sounds like "Toilet" though. *haha* The resort is run by Huvsgol Travel Company with hot showers, good food and good service. Lake Khovsgol, part of Khovsgol Nuur National Park, is the s... Read Full Entry



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Visiting the Tsaatans

The Tsaatans are also known as the "Reindeer People"
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Reindeer

Reindeers are the livelihood of the Tsaatans, who live in the high mountains of northern Khovsgol Aimag.
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Mother and child

Spartan living condition
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Poor Reindeer

The reindeers are tied from the neck to one of the legs to prevent them from escaping.



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