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Tsenkher Hot Springs
Set between forested hills, these
hot springs
(GPS: N 47°19.241', E 101°39.411')
are becoming
an increasingly popular detour from the main road. Four ger camps have been built
around the springs; each pumps water into splash pools that, for nonguests, cost around
US$10 to enter. If you are already in Tsetserleg, it's possible to head south on a jeep trail
27km to get here. It's around T45,000 return in a taxi from Tsetserleg. You could also
consider cycling.
If you are coming from Ulaanbaatar, the turn-off is at Tsenkher
sum.
From the
sum
centre it's 24km to the hot springs.
Sleeping
Shiveet Mankhan
TOURIST GER CAMP$$$
( 9918 7847;
shiveetmankhan@yahoo.com
; per ger T40,000-50,000; )
One of a clutch of
midrange tourist ger camps with similar facilities - comfortable gers, OK restaurant,
open-air hot spring - but not in the same league as Duut Resort. The hot spring here costs
US$10 for nonguests.
Duut Resort
TOURIST GER CAMP, LODGE$$$
$$$
( 9898 1499;
duutresort@yahoo.com
;
ger per person US$35, lodge tr T120,000-140,000)
The
most luxurious place to stay at the hot springs, and one of the better ger camps in the
country. The lodge, made entirely from local timber, is beautifully constructed and fur-
nished. It includes a cosy restaurant that serves Western and Mongolian dishes (T9000 to
T13,000). The two hot springs pools are located out back and a communal shower block
is located in the lodge. Nonguest use of the pool is T30,000.
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
ÖGII NUUR
On the road between Ulaanbaatar and Tsetserleg, near the border with Bulgan
aimag, this
lake
(GPS: N 47°47.344', E 102°45.828')
is a wonderful place for birdlife. Cranes
and ducks, among other species, migrate to the area around late April. A
visitors
centre
(GPS: N 47°45.023', E 102°46.314')
located on the southern shore of the lake helps
travellers get acquainted with the wildlife. The lake is also popular for
fishing
.
Ögii Nuur can only be reached from the direct road linking Tsetserleg with Ulaan-
baatar. The lake makes a nice overnight stop with plenty of camping spots. There
