“Tavan Bogd” literally meaning “The Five Holy” is a group of snow capped mountains, highest in Mongolia and which belong to a greater mountain range known as the Altai Mountains. Geographically, it is the remotest part of Mongolia with true pristine nature, abundant wildlife and interesting cultural heritage. Views here are dominated by vast glaciers, fast mountain rivers and lush alpine pastures where large flocks of yaks, goats and sheep graze. The culture of herding nomads here is authentic and rich. The area is also known as a treasure trove of human history w...
13-day trekking tour in Kharkhiraa and Turgen mountain massif in northwestern Mongolia, a spectacular region of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, torrential rivers, and saline and freshwater lakes. Locked out from the rest of the country the area's animal and plant life is unique. The trek route runs across alpine meadows, rugged mountainsides, and 3000m high passes from the top of which there are open expansive views of mountains and deserts beyond them. Ethnic Durvud people accompany throughout the trek with their camels transporting food and camp. Except for jus...
Situated in the multi-ethnic Khovd province of western Mongolia, Munkhkhairkhan national park is a mountain massif with several snow-capped summits including the second highest peak (4204m) of the country. The national park is a home to some rare flora and fauna on the Earth as well as the local minorities of various ethnic background. Trek across rugged mountain valleys and alpine meadows, cross fast rivers and shallow creeks, camp near glacial lakes, spot mountain goats and snow leopards, and visit local nomads to experience their authentic culture and unique h...
The Khuvsgul lake in northern Mongolia is the second most voluminous freshwater lake in Asia. It marks the southern edge of the great Siberian taiga forest and holds 70% of the country’s freshwater reserves. Skirted by great mountain ridges with densely wooded slopes it is revered as the “Mother Sea” by local people. Mountainous forests lying beyond the lake are home to reindeer breeding Tsaatan people who are well known for preserving shamanistic worship of spirits of the nature and ancestors. On this hiking tour you will enjoy exciting hikes in the pristine nat...