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Khovd

Khovd is a town in Khovd district, Mongolia of about 30,500 people. Within 50 km by road there are 17 places to visit: 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 caves. The must-see places are Höh Serkh and Jargalant Khairkhan.

48.0056° N, 91.6419° EPop. 30,500

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km17
Must-see2
Notable8
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Khovd

4 stops, one loop, back by 3:42 pm

158 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Khovd
  2. Khovd Mosquemosque · 30 min
  3. Fortress of Hovdheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Khoit Tsenkher Cave Rock Artcave · 1 hrs
  5. Khar-Us Nuurlake · 45 min
  6. Back in Khovd
Today’s loopKhovdStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Khovd?

Khovd Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Fortress of Hovd (heritage site, about 1 km), Khovd Central Museaum (museum, about 1 km), Ард Аюушийн хөшөө (heritage site, about 1 km), Khovd Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Iveelt Bayariin Medee (attraction, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Khovd?

17 places on Spotwander: 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 other attractions, 2 forts & heritage, 2 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Khovd?

Building on Top of the Hill, about 4 km by road; Mountain View and Khovd (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Khovd?

Enter to the Lake, about 35 km by road; Khar-Us Lake (36 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Khovd?

Start in Khovd, visit Khovd Mosque, then Fortress of Hovd, then Khoit Tsenkher Cave Rock Art, then Khar-Us Nuur, and drive back — about 158 km by road in all.

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