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Must-see lake · Bayan-Ölgii, Mongolia

Dayan nuur

Даян нуур

Dayan nuur is a lake in Bayan-Ölgii, Mongolia.

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Dayan nuur: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Dayan nuur

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

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

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

How to reach Dayan nuur — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.33319, 88.85232. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dayan nuur full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Dayan nuur yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Dayan nuur?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Dayan nuur?

    Nearby: Altai Tavan Bogd National Park (sanctuary, 45 km), Baga turgenii khurkhree waterfall (waterfall, 51 km), Tsengel Khairkhan (viewpoint, 52 km), Khoton Nuur (lake, 68 km), Öndor Hairhan (viewpoint, 23 km), Meemtiyn Davaa (viewpoint, 27 km).

    Is Dayan nuur worth visiting?

    Dayan nuur is listed as a must-see lake in Mongolia on Spotwander.