Western Mongolia
Rather than overnighting at the north ranger station, this lovely spot 3km back down the trail has two five-bed gers with solar electricity and a toilet. It's run by Borsan, an affable Kazakh nomad who lives across the river. You can hire horses (T25,000 per day) from his family; they can also whip up a home-cooked meal (for a fee).
Look for the tent sign as you drive up the valley toward the north ranger station.
11.85 MILES
The Khuiten Uul Base Camp (3092m) offers stunning views of all the five peaks as well as the 12km-long Potanii Glacier, which tumbles out of the range. It…
13.37 MILES
The best petroglyphs in the area, if not all of Central Asia, can be found at Tsagaan Sala, in a river valley between Ulaankhus and Tavan Bogd. The…
8.54 MILES
The incumbent Mongolian president is obliged to visit this ceremonial ovoo (shamanistic collection of stones, wood or other offerings to the gods) every…
6.33 MILES
Close to Tavan Bogd, the lower slopes of Sheveed Uul (3350m) and its surrounding valleys contain some fascinating petroglyphs depicting wild animals and…
6.33 MILES
Close to Tavan Bogd, the lower slopes of Sheveed Uul (3350m) and its surrounding valleys contain some fascinating petroglyphs depicting wild animals and…
8.54 MILES
The incumbent Mongolian president is obliged to visit this ceremonial ovoo (shamanistic collection of stones, wood or other offerings to the gods) every…
11.85 MILES
The Khuiten Uul Base Camp (3092m) offers stunning views of all the five peaks as well as the 12km-long Potanii Glacier, which tumbles out of the range. It…
13.37 MILES
The best petroglyphs in the area, if not all of Central Asia, can be found at Tsagaan Sala, in a river valley between Ulaankhus and Tavan Bogd. The…