Ice Fishing At Lake Khovsgol

Having a winter break in the most wintery of climates may not seem like fun for many people, but then winter in Mongolia is not like winter anywhere else. Despite the cold - which can reach down to minus 30, the skies are typically a brilliant blue - Mongolia is one of the sunniest countries in the world, and this both adds to the majesty of a land gripped by snow and ice, as well as taking the edge of what would otherwise be uncomfortably freezing days. Indeed, so bright is the sun that sunglasses can be needed here to offset the reflection off the ice. As darkness nears and night falls, it's time to retreat to the comfort of the traditional Mongolia Ger - where the temperatures can be well into the thirties above.