Khyargas

Khyargas  is a sum that is located in the western part of Uvs aimag. It was officially established in 1922. Established in 1923, the Bayamandal mountain khoshuu were formed, and two sums were formed in 1925, Tsagaan Khairkhan and Tsogtokhkhan. They were formed in Khyargas sum in 1931 and reopened in 1955 and re-established in 1959.

Khyargas sum is located 1300 km from Ulaanbaatar and 160 km from the province center. The sum has a total area of 341.6 thousand hectares combined with hills, steppes and desert in Khan Khuhiin mountain range.

Khyargas Lake is the third biggest lake in Mongolia. There are scenic spots, such as Hard Rocks and Black Whirlpools.