Best Camps, Resorts, and Hotels in Bayan-Ulgii, Uvs, and Khovd provinces

Explore the top camps, resorts, and hotels in Bayan-Ölgii, Uvs, and Khovd, from remote lakeside ger camps to comfortable city hotels in western Mongolia.

Top Camps, Resorts, and Hotels in Bayan-Ulgii, Uvs, and Khovd Note: Image generated using ChatGPT

Bayan Ulgii province

Tolbo Lake Resort

Tolbo Lake Resort can be reached by traveling 40 km on a paved road and 2 km on an improved dirt road from the center of Bayan-Ölgii province. It is located 32 km from Tolbo soum. Gazing at the peaceful and beautiful Tolbo Lake and relieving your fatigue will become an unforgettable part of your journey. At Tolbo Lake Resort, guests can stay in ger camps or log cabins. Room prices start from 130,000 MNT.

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Mediana Hotel

“Mediana” is located on the third floor of the MJS Tower, situated at the central square of Ölgii city, Bayan-Ölgii province. The tower has become a landmark of Ölgii city and provides residents with a comfortable and clean environment for relaxation and services. Mediana Hotel is rated three stars and has a total of 11 rooms. Room prices range between 250,000 and 500,000 MNT.

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Bayan Tsambagarav Hotel

Bayan Tsambagarav Hotel is located in the MJS Tower at the central square of Ölgii city, Bayan-Ölgii province. With a modern interior design, guests can relax comfortably while enjoying Asian and European cuisine. There are four types of rooms available. Room prices range between 300,000 and 400,000 MNT.

Owl Sky Hotel

“Owl Sky” Hotel has the capacity to accommodate 30–35 guests at a time and is furnished according to standard requirements. It features modern décor, cable television, free internet access, and refrigerators. The hotel has a total of 14 rooms, including standard, semi-luxury, and luxury rooms. The rooms are designed to give guests the feeling of visiting a Kazakh household, which is sure to attract interest. Room prices start from 200,000 MNT.

Zagast Lake Ger Camp

Zagast Lake Ger Camp is located on the shore of Zagast Lake, 40 km from Altai Tavan Bogd Mountain, 15 km from the Shiveet Khairkhan petroglyphs registered with UNESCO as a unique World Heritage site, and 6 km from the Tsagaan River bridge. The camp usually begins operating after June 10. It offers comfortable and warm gers with 2–4 beds. Room prices start from 100,000 MNT.

Guests can enjoy Mongolian dishes prepared by professional chefs, including the famous Kazakh dish beshbarmak. Fresh yak milk and dairy products such as cream, dried curds, and fermented mare’s milk are served. Hot water and washing machines are available. Visitors can swim at the sandy shore of fresh-water Zagast Lake, fish, hike, and practice Uriankhai archery. The camp also offers many advantages such as viewing the petals of the rare Vansambaru flower.


Uvs province

Uvs Nuur Tourist Camp

Uvs Nuur Tourist Camp is located 28 km from Ulaangom city, the center of Uvs province. Guests can stay in gers or houses. The camp’s restaurant serves European and Mongolian cuisine. Room prices range between 100,000 and 300,000 MNT. Visitors can play basketball and table tennis at the camp, as well as enjoy fishing, hiking, mountain walking, and horseback riding.

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Khyrgas Huh Bukh Tourist Camp

Khyrgas Huh Bukh Camp is located on the shore of Khyrgas Lake in Malchin soum, Uvs province. Enjoy the tranquility while gazing at Khyrgas Lake. The camp offers ger and house accommodations and can host up to 60 guests per session. Room prices start from 60,000 MNT.

Khetsuu Khad Tourist Camp

Khetsuu Khad Tourist Camp is located at Khetsuu Khad on the shore of Khyrgas Lake in Undurkhangaï soum, Uvs province. The camp provides ger and house accommodations. Room prices start from 80,000 MNT. The uniquely formed Khetsuu Khad rock formation is sure to give visitors a special impression.

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Ulaagchiin Khar Lake Tourist Camp

Ulaagchiin Khar Lake Tourist Camp is located 800 meters from the sand dunes on the southern shore of Ulaagchiin Khar Lake in Erdenekhairkhan soum, Zavkhan province. Room prices start from 100,000 MNT. Known as the “Pearl of the Khangai,” the naturally beautiful Ulaagchiin Khar Lake attracts both domestic and international travelers.


Khovd province

Durgun Lake Resort

“Durgun Lake” is an eco-tourism nature resort named after the legendary Mongolian queen Durgune Khatan. It is located behind Bumbat Khairkhan Mountain in Chandmani soum, Khovd province, in an area of uniquely formed natural beauty. Guests staying at the resort can swim along the shore of Durgun Lake, sunbathe on the desert gravel stones, and take boat trips on the lake. Room prices start from 80,000 MNT.

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Gurvan Senkher Tourist Camp

Gurvan Senkher Tourist Camp is located in the Narain Davaa area of the Northern Tsenkher River basin in Mankhan soum, Khovd province. It is situated 1 km from Gurvan Senkher Cave, 4 km from Nukhen Utug petroglyphs, 30 km from Ishgen Tolgoi petroglyphs, 12 km from Orkhii Tsakhir Cave, and 100 km from the Rashaan Am natural complex. The camp includes a local history museum, restaurant, kitchen building, and deep-well hot and cold water. Guests are served various delicious dishes made from locally grown vegetables and fruits. Entertainment includes karaoke, traditional western Mongolian music, small festivals, national games, oral storytelling, and epic chanting. Visitors are also taken to local households to experience the culture of the Zakhchin people. Accommodation is available in gers. Room prices start from 60,000 MNT.

Elsen Shanaa Resort

“Elsen Shanaa” Resort is located 42 km from the center of Khovd province, on the shore of Khar-Us Lake near the scenic Jargalant Khairkhan Mountain. The resort provides a comfortable environment for both domestic and international travelers and operates regularly. It includes accommodation with VIP rooms for business meetings and four-bed ger lodgings. The restaurant can accommodate more than 100 guests at a time and offers traditional Mongolian cuisine. In addition, hot water facilities and eco-friendly toilets are provided for guest comfort. Visitors can spend their leisure time playing basketball and volleyball, and take boat trips on Khar-Us Lake to enjoy the natural scenery. Khar-Us Lake is home to 284 species of birds, including rare species such as Dalmatian pelicans, great cormorants, and white-headed ducks, which nest and gather during migration seasons, giving visitors excellent opportunities for birdwatching and photography. Room prices start from 75,000 MNT.

Steppe Hotel

Steppe Hotel, also known as Talyn Buudal, is located in the center of Khovd province and was established in 2018. It is one of the major high-class hotels in the western region of Mongolia, fully meeting the comfort needs of both domestic and international travelers. The hotel has a total of 23 rooms, including standard, semi-luxury, and luxury categories, as well as a 45-seat conference room, a 35-seat restaurant, lounge, and terrace. Room prices range between 218,000 and 1,200,000 MNT.