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Lakes in Mongolia

Famous lakes for swimming, boating, lakeside towns and mountain views.

24 places Best months: June–August

Mongolia has 24 lakes on our list, mostly in Bayan-Ölgii Province, Dzabkhan, and Khovd Province. Best months: June–August.

Lakes

Lakes in Mongolia

Best monthsJune–AugustMonths with the most pleasant weather for being outdoors (go score of nearby towns).
Khar-Us Lake i
1

Khar-Us Lake

Lake

47 km from Khovd 1,157 m
Khyargas Nuur i
2

Khyargas Nuur

Lake in Uvs Province, Mongolia

43 km from Sharbulag 1,028 m
Buir Lake i
3

Buir Lake

Lake between Mongolia and China

30 km from Bei’er 583 m
Achit Lake i

Achit Lake

Lake in Khovd Province, Mongolia

26 km from Nogoonnuur 1,435 m
Khar Lake i

Khar Lake

Body of water

51 km from Urdgol 1,132 m
Airag Lake i

Airag Lake

Lake in Mongolia

28 km from Sharbulag 1,030 m
Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake i

Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake

Lake in Mongolia

11 km from Horgo 1,337 m
Böön Tsagaan Lake i

Böön Tsagaan Lake

Lake

23 km from Bayansayr 1,312 m
Dörgön Lake i

Dörgön Lake

Lake in Mongolia

63 km from Urdgol 1,100 m
Üüreg Lake i

Üüreg Lake

Lake

47 km from Mugur-Aksy 1,425 m
Khoton Lake i

Khoton Lake

Lake in Mongolia

65 km from Hom 2,084 m
Telmen Lake i

Telmen Lake

Lake in Zavkhan, Mongolia

26 km from Hödrögö 1,789 m
Sangiin Dalai Lake i

Sangiin Dalai Lake

Lake in Mongolia

48 km from Bayan 1,988 m
Tolbo Lake i

Tolbo Lake

Lake in Mongolia

47 km from Ölgii
Hoh Nuur i

Hoh Nuur

Lake and lowest point in Mongolia

44 km from Ereencav 560 m
Khar Lake i

Khar Lake

Lake in Erdenekhairkhan, Zavkhan, Mongolia

35 km from Chandmanĭ 1,980 m
Orog Lake i

Orog Lake

Lake in Mongolia

17 km from Horiult 1,216 m
Ögii Lake i

Ögii Lake

Lake in Ögii nuur, Arkhangai, Mongolia

19 km from Dzegstey 1,337 m
Oigon Lake i

Oigon Lake

Lake in Mongolia

18 km from Oygon
Dayan Lake i

Dayan Lake

Lake in Mongolia

51 km from Chihertey
Khurgan Lake i

Khurgan Lake

Lake in Mongolia

60 km from Höshööt 2,072 m
Dood Tsagaan Lake i

Dood Tsagaan Lake

Lake in Mongolia

5.2 km from Tsagaannuur 1,600 m
Bayan Lake i

Bayan Lake

Lake in Mongolia

16 km from Nuga
Ulaan Lake i

Ulaan Lake

Lake in Mongolia

38 km from Sharhulsan 1,008 m

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The towns closest to the most places on this list.

Bei’er Inner Mongolia · 1 places
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Nogoonnuur Bayan-Ölgii Province · 1 places
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Sharbulag Uvs Province · 1 places
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Horgo Arkhangai Province · 1 places
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Bayansayr Bayankhongor · 1 places
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Hödrögö Dzabkhan · 1 places
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Chandmanĭ Dzabkhan · 1 places
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Horiult Bayankhongor · 1 places
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Frequently asked questions

How many lakes are there in Mongolia?

Atlas of Seasons lists 24 notable lakes in Mongolia.

What are the best lakes in Mongolia?

The best-known are Khar-Us Lake, Khyargas Nuur, and Buir Lake.

When is the best time for lakes in Mongolia?

June–August.