Beach near Khovd, Mongolia

Khovd Travel Guide

Mongolia

Khovd is a town of around 30,500 people in western Mongolia. It is an inland destination, set well away from the country’s coastline and sea beaches.

Travellers arriving by air use Khovd Airport (HVD), the airport serving the town. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Khovd, so visits here are better suited to inland travel than a beach break.

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Local time

30,500

Population

3,823 miles away

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Pays in MNT

Plug type Type C & Type E (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 101

Dial code +976

Tipping: Tipping in Mongolia is not as customary as in some Western countries, but it is becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist-related services. While not mandatory, a small tip for good service is always appreciated.

Best time to visit Khovd

Jan

-11°1

Feb

-8°0

Mar

4°2

Apr

12°4

May

19°6

Jun

26°7

Jul

28°4

Aug

26°5

Sep

17°5

Oct

9°3

Nov

-1°1

Dec

-11°1

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Khovd

  1. Sangiin Kherem

    historic site

    0.8 km

  2. Ард Аюушийн Талбай

    monument

    1.6 km

  3. Altan Höhiy

    historic site

    4 km

  4. Ховд аймгийн Музей

    history museum

    2.6 km

  5. Ховд аймгийн хүүхдийн парк

    park

    1.2 km

  6. Тунгалаг Буянт Хотхон - Ховд Хот

    historic site

    2.2 km

  7. Ганданпунцогчойлин хийд Ховд & Gandanphuntsogchoiling monastery Khovd

    buddhist place of worship

    2 km

  8. Баатар түүхтэй Ховд хот

    historic site

    2.2 km

Getting there

Khovd Airport · 0 km

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