Eight Lakes - Khuisiin Naiman Nuur
LOCATION: 520 km from Ulaanbaatar, 70 km from Bat-Ulzii town of Uvurkhangai province, and 35 km southwest of Ulaantsutgalan/Orkhon waterfall, at an altitude of 2400 m above the sea level among the Khangai Mountain Range.
The Khuisiin Naiman Nuur or Eight Lakes were formed by volcanic eruptions centuries ago and are a part of the 11500 hectares Khuisiin Naiman Nuur Nature Reserve. These scenic lakes are accessible on horseback or hiking from the northern side. The Eight Lakes are called Shireet, Mukhar, Khaliut, Bugat, Khaya, Duruu, Khuis, and Onon located 500 m to 3 km to each other.
The area extremely beautiful surrounded by coniferous tree-covered mountains and the forest clearings have multitudes of wildflowers, is a famous horse-riding destination in central Mongolia. Shireet is the largest among the Eight Lakes and is accessible by sturdy 4WD from the southern side.
The area is relatively cool in summer with an average temperature of +20°C day time and +15°C at night. It is advisable to bring fly spray both for the hikers and horse riders as the grassy area attract flies.
