Shortly after returning home to Singapore for about a month, I jetted back to Mongolia for the second time.

Since the first trip was to Gobi, I thought to do something different – Visit the North, where the lakes are.

I’ve written quite abit about my first trip so this will just be a photo log of places that I visited this trip. Mongolia still continues to impress me – with the landscape, nature, hospitality, and kindness of its people.

And ofc, I went with our trusted tour operator Sunpath again to help arrange everything.

This time, since it was just the two of us, we went with a four-wheeler instead of the Russian vans.

We also encountered the rare downpour afew times this trip – nothing that affected our plans though!

Because of the rain, we weren’t able to make the trek to Uran Togoo Volcanic Crater. No biggie – we managed to make it there the very next day as the skies have cleared up.

En-route to Khuvsgul Lake and dropped by a Reindeer Rescue Center

These are deerstones constructed during the Bronze Age (3000-700BCE).

Right: If you look closely, you’d notice the sun/moon right at the top, followed by the deers with their heads pointing towards the skies. This is believed to help guide the noblesman and warriors that are buried nearby to reach Heaven. Towards the bottom of the stone, you’ll notice weapons such as bows and arrows.

Left: Some other unique ones with faces.

More reindeers since we were in the North

And finally got to Khuvsgul Lake!

Did you know? It’s considered disrespectful and a taboo to urinate in any natural body of water. Water is held in high spiritual regard and is considered sacred by the Mongolian people. 

Khuvsgul Lake is the second largest lake in Mongolia, as well as the deepest. The lake is considered to be the most scenic location in the country.

After our boating trip, we drove a short way to this empty site for a BBQ and hike.

Tata for now!