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In Bayan-Ölgii it's possible to raft down the Khovd Gol from Khurgan Nuur, past Ölgii
city and onto Myangad in Khovd aimag.
Operators
Avoid cowboy outfitters that may not be qualified to run boating trips. Rafting and
kayaking is organised along the Tuul Gol and Khovd Gol by agencies based in Ulaan-
baatar, including Goyo Travel (
Click here
)
and Nomadic Journeys (
Click here
). MS
Guesthouse, Garage 24 and Bond Lake, all in Khatgal (
Click here
), rent kayaks and may
have rafts. Specialist companies that run boating trips include:
Mongolia Canoeing
( 9982 6883, 11-685 503;
www.mongoliacanoeing.com
)
Runs
trips on the Chuluut, Eg, Orkhon and Yeroo rivers. It also rents canoes if you want to
mount your own expedition.
Mongolia River Adventures
(MRA; 9950 1685;
www.mongoliariveradventures.com
)
Run by experienced American river guides, MRA has trips in western and central Mongo-
lia, using both rafts and kayaks. Contact Pat Phillips.
Birdwatching
Mongolia is rich in birdlife and the Ministry of Tourism has identified this activity as a
priority for development. Start your online research with the
Mongolia Ornithological
Society
(
www.mos.mn
)
. These are the best places to get out your binoculars and tele-
photo lens:
Ganga Nuur
(
Click here
)
Migratory swan.
Khar Us Nuur and Khar Nuur
(
Click here
) Goose, woodgrouse and relict gull, and mi-
gratory pelican.
Khyargas Nuur and Airag Nuur
Migratory cormorant and pelican.
Mongol Daguur B Strictly Protected Area
(
Click here
) White-naped crane and other
waterfowl.
Sangiin Dalai Nuur
(
Click here
)
Mongolian lark, eagle, goose and swan.
Uvs Nuur
(
Click here
)
Spoonbill, crane and gull.
Winter Sports
Ice skating
In winter you won't have to worry about falling through the ice, as many lakes
and rivers freeze right down to the bottom. Many Mongolians are keen ice skaters - at
