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History & culture · Mongolia

Monasteries in Mongolia

Historic monasteries in remarkable settings — from cliff-top retreats to UNESCO-listed abbeys.

4 places Best months: May–August

Mongolia has 4 monasteries on our list, mostly in Övörhangay, East Gobi Aymag, and Khövsgöl Province. Best months: May–August.

Monasteries

Monasteries in Mongolia

Best monthsMay–AugustMonths with the most pleasant weather for being outdoors (go score of nearby towns).
Erdene Zuu Monastery i
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Erdene Zuu Monastery

Monastery

2.5 km from Kharkhorin
Tövkhön Monastery i
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Tövkhön Monastery

Buddhist monastery in Mongolia

47 km from Kharkhorin
Khamar Monastery i
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Khamar Monastery

Buddhist monastery in Sainshand, Dornogovi, Mongolia

34 km from Saynshand
Danzandarjaa Monastery i

Danzandarjaa Monastery

Monastery in Mörön, Khövsgöl, Mongolia

1.4 km from Mörön

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The towns closest to the most places on this list.

Kharkhorin Övörhangay · 1 places
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Saynshand East Gobi Aymag · 1 places
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Mörön Khövsgöl Province · 1 places
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Frequently asked questions

How many monasteries are there in Mongolia?

Atlas of Seasons lists 4 notable monasteries in Mongolia.

What are the best monasteries in Mongolia?

The best-known are Erdene Zuu Monastery, Tövkhön Monastery, and Khamar Monastery.

When is the best time for monasteries in Mongolia?

May–August.