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The natural highlight of Mongolia is Khövsgöl Nuur (
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), a 136km-
long lake set on the southernmost fringe of Siberia. For Mongolians the
lake is a deeply spiritual place, home to powerful
nagas
(water spirits) and a
source of inspiration for shamans who live there. For foreigners Khövsgöl is a
place for adventure, with horse riding, fishing, kayaking, trekking and mountain
biking a few of the possibilities. Hard-core adventurers can even embark on a 15
-day trek around its glorious shoreline.
