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Photos - Mongolia in Winter

 

Ice-fishing - a favourite winter activity of the nomadic people.

 


Magnificent winter scenery in northern Mongolia  


River at Hovsgol National Park.  


As sprinkled with milk - the dense ice-layer on Hovsgol Lake.  


Gorgeous winter scenery - one of the 250 sunny days.  


Even low temperatures don't keep off good humour!  


Familiar atmosphere.  


Ice can get as thick as 1,20 m on Hovsgol Lake.  


Nomads in their beautiful colourful winter clothing.  

Even skating is popular in Mongolia!

 

Natural Art

 


Successful catch.  


Sledge-ride on Hovsgol Lake.  


Yaks searching for gras.  

 
Hay transport - essential for the herds to pass the winter.  


Hovsgol Lake is used as a connecting road when covered with ice.