Ice Festival Begins in Mongolia
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March 2, 2018
As the first weekend of March approaches, the Khövsgöl Lake region prepares to welcome the renowned ice festival.
Since 2002, Khövsgöl Lake, bordering Siberia and overlooked by a chain of towering peaks, has welcomed visitors from across Mongolia each March to discover magnificent ice sculptures and witness various games and competitions.
Despite the harsh climate and temperatures dropping to -20°C, nomadic herders don't hesitate to travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometers to reach this festive lake.
The festival schedule spans two days and includes:
Discoveries and Activities During the Ice Festival
The festival schedule spans two days and includes:
- Ice sculptures,
- Knucklebone games,
- Horse herders parade,
- Horse sleigh races,
- Dog sledding,
- and other Mongolian games.
Travel to Mongolia for the Ice Festival
Because traveling to Mongolia is an extraordinary experience, take advantage of your March visit to experience the festivities yourself. It's the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of Mongolian life and forge remarkable connections with nomads from across the country. Khövsgöl Lake, which transforms in winter into a vast expanse of ice surrounded by pristine nature, is worth the journey all on its own. Discover our Winter Festivities tour and let yourself be tempted by an extraordinary journey!Charlène Nomadays
An original SEO writer at Nomadays from the very beginning, Charlène has evolved into a content manager and head of communications, accompanying the adventure with passion and dedication. After living seven years in Asia—from China to Thailand, through Mongolia and South Korea—she has made travel a way of being in the world. A lover of words, nature, and human connection, she strives to convey in her writing a thoughtful, committed, and responsible vision of tourism. Each article is for her a bridge between curiosity, respect, and wonder.
