Khyargas Nuur National Park

Western Mongolia


Khyargas Nuur National Park (3328 sq km) is an area of springs and rocky outcrops encompassing Khyargas Nuur, western Mongolia's second largest lake and home to abundant waterfowl.


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1. Khetsuu Khad

10.91 MILES

The lake's main attraction Khetsuu Khad, an enormous rock sticking out of the water that attracts migratory cormorants. The birds arrive in April and…

2. Cold Spring

14.24 MILES

On the northwestern side of Khyargas Nuur, this cold spring bubbles out of the mountain. Locals say drinking from it has health benefits.

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