Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
cohol content is so low (1%) that you'd need to drink a few gallons of the stuff to feel
any of its effects. Mongolian dishes also available (meals T2500 to T5500).
DON'T MISS
UUSHIGIIN UVER
A Bronze Age site,
Uushigiin Uver
(GPS: N 49°39.334', E 99°55.701')
contains 14 upright
carved deer stones, some with splendid white design against an ochre-coloured
background, plus sacrificial altars (keregsuur). This remarkable collection is loc-
ated 20km west of Mörön, and about 1km north of the Delgermörön Gol. The area
is enclosed by a fence and small placards describe the stones. The most unique,
stone 14
, is topped with the head of a woman; there are only a handful of such deer
stones in Mongolia. The carved stones are 2500 to 4000 years old, and the nearby
mountain range contains about 1400 burial tombs. When we visited, the whole
area was alive with Russian archaeologists digging for possible burial remains.
Perched on a ridge over the Delgermörön valley, the attractive
Khargant
(
9538
3796; GPS: N 49°38.485', E 99°50.028'; 2-/3-person ger T30,000/50,000)
ger camp has hot
showers and tasty meals. It's run by a helpful English-speaking local named Bat
who can assist with tours of the area. Even if you're not staying, it's a nice place for
lunch after visiting the deer stones at Uushigiin Uver. It is 7km past Uushigiin Uver.
Shopping
Antique Souvenir House
SOUVENIRS
( 9am-9pm)
Sells books, antiques, useful maps of the region and a modest selection of
locally produced handicrafts. It's located inside the drycleaners just east of the large su-
permarket.
Handicraft Shop
HANDICRAFTS
( 9am-6pm)
Sells high-quality handicrafts produced in Khövsgöl Aimag. It's inside the
50° 100° Hotel.
Market
MARKET
( 9am-7pm, from 11am Sun)
If you have forgotten any expedition gear, check out the
market; you'll find torches (flashlights), tents, stoves, fishing equipment, bags and bike
