Khorgo Volcano is an extinct volcano located on the east side of Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake. It was the last active volcano in Mongolia, which erupted 8000 years ago. The crater of the volcano is situated at an altitude of 2.210 metres with a diameter of 300 metres. And a depth of from 70 to 80…
The deepest lake in Central Asia, the Lake Khovsgol is known for its pristine nature, lush forest, crystal rivers and pure water. It was formed by tectonic force at 1645 m above sea level. The lake Khovsgol is believed to hold 70% of the country’s freshwater and 0.4% of total freshwater in the world. If…
Yol Valley, also know as Vulture Valley, is one of the beautiful gorges of Gurvan Saikhan mountain. Gurvan Saikhan mountain has rich fauna and flora and this particular valley was named after Lammergeier as this giant raptor domain the area. Big mammals such as ibex and big horned sheep, or argali sheep, are occasionally encountered…
Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, well known as White Lake, is the heart of Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park. The lake covers an area of 61 square km (23,55 square miles). White lake is a jewel of Khangai Mountain range and one of the crystal freshwater lakes of the country. The eruption of Khorgo Volcano blocked the…
Gorkhi Terelj National Park is located 70 km north east to Ulaanbaatar, less than 1.5 hour drive on tarmac road. This is stunning rocky mountain formations, covered by larch forest which is a continuous part of Siberian Taiga. The area is famous for the Turtle Rock, a gigantic turtle shaped rock formation that witnesses the…
The beautiful mountainous terrain is home for wild creatures such as wolves, white tailed deer, Mongolian Gazelle, big horned sheep and of course the Takhi, which was reintroduced in 1990 with a cooperation of the Foundation Reserves for the Przewalski Horse and the support of Dutch Government.