Khövsgöl Ice Festival: The Blue Pearl

An eight-day winter journey to the Blue Pearl Ice Festival on frozen Lake Khövsgöl.

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Blue Pearl Ice Festival and winter Lake Khövsgöl

Illustrative scenes show the ice sculptures, family activities, horse sleighs, and lakeside camp; the annual program depends on dates and weather.

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The journey

An invitation to explore Lake Khövsgöl.

An eight-day winter journey to the Blue Pearl Ice Festival on frozen Lake Khövsgöl. Final dates, route access, availability, and practical travel details are confirmed with Mongalz before booking.

Journey highlights

Lake Khuvsgul winter setting
Ice festival focus
Event dates, access, and program confirmed before booking

Destinations

Lake Khövsgöl

Route outline

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Ulaanbaatar

Airport transfer and welcome briefing.

Overnight: Ulaanbaatar hotel

Day 2Fly to Mörön and continue to Khatgal

Fly north, transfer by heated vehicle to the lake, and settle into the winter accommodation.

Overnight: Heated ger camp or family guesthouse in Khatgal

Day 3Frozen Lake Khövsgöl

Explore the lake area and winter activities. Horse-sleigh rides or other local activities depend on conditions and availability.

Overnight: Khatgal ger camp

Day 4Blue Pearl Ice Festival · day one

Visit the festival on the frozen lake; activities listed include ice sculptures, games, and sleigh events.

Overnight: Khatgal ger camp

Day 5Blue Pearl Ice Festival · day two

Continue the festival program and meet local families who attend.

Overnight: Khatgal ger camp

Day 6Weather and flight reserve

Keep a buffer for winter conditions and flight changes.

Overnight: Khatgal ger camp

Day 7Return to Ulaanbaatar

Transfer to Mörön, fly south, and return to the hotel.

Overnight: Ulaanbaatar hotel

Day 8Departure

Airport transfer.

Festival dates and schedules can shift each winter. Ice activities depend on the official program and conditions. Tsaatan camps in the distant taiga require a separate, longer expedition.

Preparation guidance

Prepare for severe cold: insulated waterproof boots, warm layers, mittens, face covering, and spare batteries kept warm.
Stay on marked festival areas and tracks. Ice can have open patches; do not walk onto the lake ice alone.
Weather can delay flights. Avoid tight onward connections on the day you return to Ulaanbaatar.

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