Khorgo Volcano is an extinct volcano located on the east side of Terhiin Tsagaan Lake. It was the last active volcano in Mongolia, which last erupted 8000 years ago. The crater of the volcano is situated at an altitude of 2.210 metres with a diameter of 20 metres and a depth of 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 is a surprisingly green valley, which lies 50 km on the west of Dalanzadgad town, the capital of South Gobi province. An ancient river carved this granite valley, and now its remnant streams create ice formations at the base of the valley that sometimes persists as late as July. Having to see an…
Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, well known as White Lake, is the heart of Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park. The lake, surrounded by alpine meadow, 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…
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.