Kuvsgul
Known as “ The Dark Blue Pearl “, Lake Huvsgul is Mongolia`s largest and deepest lake. Located in the northernmost province, it is the largest tributary stream of Lake Baykal Russia. Huvsgul is 1645 m above sea level and is frozen from January until April or May. A ferry-boat operates between Khatgal and Khankh, two towns on the southern and southern shores of the lake that are within the boundaries of the Kuvsgul National Park.

Sangiin Dalai Nuur
This large salt-water lake (166 sq. km) with a large bird population, is located on the south-western part of the aimag near the border with Zavkhan. The elevation here is about 2.000 metres above sea level. Southwest of the lake, in the Tes valley, is an attractive spot called Shavar Turuu.

Lake Kuvsgul
Lake Kuvsgul, 136 kilometres long and 36 kilometres wide, at 1.645 metres above sea level, is the second largest lake in Mongolia as well as the deepest. Known a the Blue Pearl of Mongolia because of its crystal clear waters, it flows into the Eg river, which then joins the Selenge, and finally reaches Lake Baykal, only 250 km away, and like this sister lake, has its own endemic fauna and flora.
In the center of the lake are four islands known as the “ Earth navel � (the largest and most wooded island), the “Stone navel�, the “Wood navel�, and the “Small navel�. Around the lake are a number of caves. Brown bear, musk deer, ibex, argali, marten, beavers, elk, lynx, and wolves inhabit the surrounding mountains.

Tsagaan Uur
East of Lake Kuvsgul is Tsagaan Uur sum, of interest primarily for the mysterious Dayan Derkhii cave. The cave is located at a site called Erdene Bulgan, on the east bank of the Tsagaan Uur River, 30 kilometres southeast of the sum center.
The cave is ancient and well-known pilgrimage site where a deified shaman was venerated. According to legend, Dayan Delkhii was a shaman who was turned into a spirit of the surrounding stones and hills. His cult and not limited to Kuvsgul, but can be found throughout Mongolia among the Khalkha, Uriankhai and Buryats. Dayan Derkhii was considered the patron of shamanistic initiations, and Mongols used to come here from the south of the country to venerate him.
The cave, 30 meters long, is one of the most impressive in Mongolia, with more than ten side galleries, dozens of openings, and a mineral spring.

Lake Tagaan Nuur
This lake is located north of the sum center and about 50 kilometres from lake Kuvsgul. The village of Tsagaan Nuur, composed mainly of wooden houses, is located in what may he called the Lakes Region as it is here that some two-thirds of the 300 lakes of Kuvsgul province are to be found. The Dukha, or Tsaatan live in the surrounding mountains.
Carvings about 50 kilometres from Murun is large rock called Bichigt Khad. The Rock carving of Khuukhdiin Ovoo are a group engravings on the left bank of the Tes River, about 10 kilometres west of the Tsetserleg sum center. They are thought to be between 2.000 and 5.000 years old.

The Reindeer (Tsaatan) People
The Tsaatan (meaning “reindeer herders� in Mongolia) are one of Mongolia`s most fascinating ethnic people. They live in the rugged taiga-forested mountain areas to the north west of Lake Kuvsgul and north of Darkhatiin Hotgor Depression. These taiga forest dwellers use reindeer for transporting supplies, riding and milk, and are only rarely used for meat.