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Khuvsgul lake is Mongolia's top scenic attraction. Khuvsgul lake is the deepest lake [up to 262m] in Central Asia, and the 14th -largest source of fresh water -containing 2% of the world's fresh water. It is full of fish, such as lennok and sturgeon, and the area is home to argali sheep, ibex, bear and moose, as well as over 200 species of birds. The region also hosts three separate, unique people; Darkhad Mongols, Buryad Mongols and Tsaatan people, who care for the deer’s. An amazing 90 rivers flow into the lake, while only one river flows out - the EginGol, which flows into the Selenge Gol and finally reaches Lake Baikal in Siberia. The lake is now part of the Khuvsgul Lake National Park (established in 1986). Of its 838,000 hectares, 251,000 are forest (though some of the trees around the lake are now stumps).
Ugii lake is the biggest lake in the heart of Mongolia. It engages 27 square km of area and has pure water. The lake abounds in various types of fish and birds, which creates a incredible natural beauty. It also provides a favorable condition for research work and traveling. For that Ugii lake attracts travelers, fishermen and nature researchers from Mongolia as well as from foreign countries. More than 150 types of rare birds dwell in and near lake Ugii. That’s why it is a place of special interest for researchers and naturalists. This lake is the Birds of the lake. Comparatively a large number of birds deliver their birds and spend summer at Ugii lake. For this reason lake Ugii was included in Ramsar Convention in 1999 for the purpose of protecting the environment where the birds lay their eggs and spend summer. Here you can watch 178 varieties of 16 species of birds.
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