Garage 24

Top choice in Mongolia


This environmentally conscious backpacker hang-out occupies the grounds of a reclaimed Soviet-era truck garage just north of Khatgal. Choose between staying in a ger or a dorm with comfy bunks in the fireplace-warmed lodge, and take some of the finest food in Khövsgöl out onto the veranda. Kayaks, horses and camping gear are available for hire. English is spoken.


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