“Tavan Bogd,” meaning “The Five Holy,” is a group of snow-capped peaks and the highest mountains in Mongolia, part of the greater Altai Mountain range. This region is Mongolia’s most remote, offering pristine nature, abundant wildlife, and a fascinating cultural heritage. Here, you’ll find vast glaciers, rushing mountain rivers, and lush alpine pastures where yaks, goats, and sheep graze. The traditional nomadic herding culture thrives here, rich and authentic. Known as a treasure trove of human history, the area also boasts ancient burial sites and rock art waiti...
A 13-day trekking tour in the Kharkhiraa and Turgen mountain massif in northwestern Mongolia, a spectacular region of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, torrential rivers, and saline and freshwater lakes. Isolated 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 3,000-meter-high passes, that provide expansive views of the mountains and deserts beyond. Ethnic Durvud people accompany us throughout the trek, with their camels transporting food and camping gear. Except for one ...
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...
Nestled in northern Mongolia, Khuvsgul Lake emerges as the third most voluminous freshwater lake in all of Asia, a sparkling gem that cradles 70% of the nation’s freshwater reserves. It lies at the southern threshold of the great Siberian taiga, where towering mountain ridges and their densely wooded slopes embrace its shores. Revered by the local inhabitants as the “Mother Sea,” this tranquil expanse of water embodies a deep spiritual significance. Beyond its shimmering surface, the rugged forests are home to the Tsaatan people, renowned for their reindeer herdin...