Travel on the surface of the frozen Khuvsgul lake has been temporally prohibited until February 5th, on an order by the Governor of Khuvsgul province, with the purpose to prevent any possible danger of accident. The water of the lake seems to be not yet to be frozen completely.

Mongolia has experienced a relatively warm winter this year, meaning the frozen surface of Khuvsgul Lake is only 25-30 cm thick. This poses a possible risk of ice breakage to travelers on Khuvsgul Lake using any mode of transport. Therefore travelling to Khankh and the Darkhad valley on the lake has been prohibited for a delayed period.