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Bus, Airlines
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3 Stars Hotels
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5,416 metres
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Kathmandu
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Feb, Mar, Apr & May
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Eco-Tour, Hiking
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All meals during the trek
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English, Spanish, French, Chinese
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Easy to Moderate
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2-15
Overview
Each March, residents of Khuvsgul Lake area celebrate the Festival of Ice. The festival involves a great variety of activities and competitions, including Ice Sumo, ice sculptures, ice skating and sleigh rides, all on or by the shores of the beautiful Lake Khuvsgul. This two-day event is also a shamanist ceremony of offering and provides a fascinating insight into the Tsaatan people’s way of life. For a trip with a difference!
Highlights
- Experience the magic that is found in the famous Khuvsgul Lake Ice Festival, where you get to create your own ice sculpture.
- Come and see the cultural Shaman festival that includes offerings. This is a great way to understand the Tsaatan people.
- Get to stay in a traditional Ger, which is made from ice, unlike that which is made during the warm months.
- Enjoy the day skating on the ice of Lake Khuvsgul. This is definitely an exhilarating experience.
- View and take part in some of the ice competitions held by the locals, including Ice Sumo among many others.