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Local favourite lake · Bayan-Ölgii, Mongolia

Khara Nuur

Khara Nuur is a lake in Bayan-Ölgii, Mongolia.

Khara Nuur: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Khara Nuur

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Khara Nuur — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.84969, 88.54225. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Khara Nuur full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Khara Nuur yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Khara Nuur?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Khara Nuur?

    Nearby: Altai Tavan Bogd National Park (sanctuary, 33 km), Khoton Nuur (lake, 35 km), Baga turgenii khurkhree waterfall (waterfall, 50 km), Tsengel Khairkhan (viewpoint, 63 km), Balbals (fort, 28 km), Khurgan Lake (lake, 43 km).