Khuvsgul Lake

Khuvsgul Lake is known as Dark Blue Pearl among beautiful mountains.

Lake Khuvsgul is Mongolia’s largest and deepest lake. Located in the northernmost province, it is the largest tributary stream of Lake Baikal in Russia. 96 rivers and streams flow out of Khuvsgul, among them the Egiin River, which then joins the Selenge along its eventual path to Lake Baikal.

Lake Khuvsgul is 136 km long, water beneath 100 meters & 36 km wide, 262 meters deep and is located at an altitude of 1645 m above sea level.

Taiga Fauna and Flora, Tsaatan, practising reindeer breeding are the main attractions for tourists. Lake Khuvsgul is the important migration route for birds from Siberia, thus facilitating marvellous opportunities for bird watching.

Khoridol Saridag Mountain Range

The Khoridol Saridag Mountains are a protected area in the north of Mongolia, home to remote communities, plentiful wildlife encounters, and swathes of pristine wilderness. With some of the most exciting and beautiful mountain trekking trails in Mongolia, groups travelling to the remote Khoridol Saridag Mountain Range are unlikely to encounter any other people, offering a stark contrast to the busy capital, Ulaanbaatar.  Students visiting this area can assist in projects with rural communities, trek through the forests, summit Uran Dosh Uul (2,702 meters), and follow the rivers of the Darkhad Valley.

Arsai Waterfall

The highest waterfall in Mongolia is located on the Arsai River, Khuvsgul province. Apart from the fact that the largest one, 24 meters high waterfall lies in Orkhon Valley, the length of Arsai waterfall is about 70 meters high. Khuvsgul province and Khuvsgul Lake have so many natural treasures.

Uran Extinct Volcano

This extinct volcano lies near the road and stretches from Bulgan town to Moron, the administrative city of Khuvsgul province for 80 kilometres northwest of Bulgan town through the territory of Kutag- Undur Soum. The reserve occupies a territory of 8 square kilometres with an elevation of 1,686 meters above sea level.

It has been protected since 1965, and today enjoys the statue of ” Natural Monument “. On the top of the extinct volcano is a crater, 500 to 600 meters wide and 50 meters deep, filled with a small “crater lake” about 20 meters in diameter. There are green woods in the centre of Crater Lake.

It is a really fascinating mountain. Red deer, Argali, Wild boar, Siberian Ibex, Ruddy Shelduck, and duck are found in this area.

Ulaan Taiga Forest

Ulaan Taiga (Mongolian: Улаан Тайга, lit. “red taiga”) is a mountain range in north-western Khövsgöl, Mongolia, between the Darkhad Valley and Mongolia’s border with Tuva, Russia. The range covers parts of the Ulaan-Uul, Tsagaannuur and Bayanzürkh sums. Notable peaks include Mt. Lam Taiga (2619m) and Mt. Belchir (3351m). The Shishged River and the Delgermörön have their sources in this area. A part of the area along the border with Tuva has been put under natural protection.

Darkhad Depression

The beautiful, mountainous Darkhad Valley, watered by countless rivers and containing 300 lakes, is located in the Far North of Mongolia next to the border with Tuva in Siberia and a four-day drive along a dirt track from the capital Ulaanbaatar. It is home to the Darkhad minority people who, like 5% of Mongolians, like in felt tents called ger and, in the very Far North, the Dukha or Tsaatan reindeer herders who live in conical tents similar to the North American teepee. The area is home to some of the most powerful shamans in Mongolia.

Amarbaysgalant Monastery

The Amarbayasgalant Monastery is located 360 km north of Ulaanbaatar is one of the favourite destinations for visitors. It can be reached by jeep or by a combination of local train and motor vehicle rides.

Built-in 1727-1736, the Monastery was the second most important in Mongolia after Erdene Zuu Monastery in Kharkhorin. The Monastery was established in 1727-1736 dedicated to Mongolian Religious First Bogd Gegeen. There were 27 kinds of big and small temples.

According to Mongolian History in the 17th -19th-century, Amarbayasgalant was a Mongolian greatest pilgrimage Buddhist Center. There were about one thousand lamas living chanted, studied in this Monastery. According to history, Amarbayasgalant was sacked during the repressions of in1930-1940.

In 1996 it was nominated by UNESCO as a Heritage Site. After 65 years monks organized the “Tsam” Religious dance first time in Amarbayasgalant Monastery in 2002.

Saikhany Khutul

Saikhanii Khutul is the most attractive destination of not only Selenge aimag, but also Mongolia, where you can observe Orkhon and Selenge river basins from the top of the mountains. Orkhon and Selenge rivers flow into Lake Baikal and are considered the biggest rivers of Mongolia.

View into Saikhanii Khutul might be brighter in the summer. However, one who visits there could not forget that spectacular view for a lifetime whether it is summer or spring.

Border guards furnished Saikhanii Khutul with stairs, tables, and chairs to rest, little bridges as well as stone monuments.

Mongolia is geographically characterized by the great diversity of 5 distinctive zones including mountain forests, the alpine steppe, flat grassland, and in the far south the semi-desert and the Gobi.

The text above tells you an idea – it’s a great and cheap way to get diverse photos of nature, wildlife, and culture.

Let us introduce you to places where the photographers shot world-class photos including Batzaya’s “Mongolian Stallion” on the Telegraph UK, Timothy Allen’s “Incredible Country” on The Telegraph, and more.

Let’s begin the list below:

1. Ulaagchin Lake – A Beautiful lake surrounded by sand dunes

Ulaagchnii Khar Lake has been protected as a Strictly Protected Area since 2010. Ulaagchnii Khar lake is located in the northeast of Erdenemandal soum in the western plateau of Khangai Mountain Range. This lake is a freshwater lake and one of the most beautiful lakes in the country. We can see amazing sand dunes in the southern and northern parts of the lake. The lake is 23.9m long and 3.5m wide on average. The depth of the lake is 47m in the west 23-30m in the east and the deepest point is 57m near the Gatsaa.

2. Khermen Tsav – A stunning canyon in the Gobi desert

Khermen Tsav is a mesmerizing reddish canyon in the Mongolian Gobi desert, in the southern part of Mongolia. It stretches some 15 to 20 km, and it was formed millions of years ago under the ocean that once covered the area.  The now desolate area of today offers some of the most amazing views in Mongolia.

3. Khoton Lake and Khurgan Lake

When you travel to the Altai Mountains in Mongolia, you will find this dazzling beauty. The two connected lakes, home to several species of fishes, some of them are only in the western Mongolian basin, surrounded by magnificent snow-capped peaks and ancient historical remains.

4. Darkhad depression and the Khoridol Saridag Mountains

The Darkhad valley is a large valley in northwestern Khuvsgul province, Mongolia. It is situated between the Ulaan
Taiga and Khoridol Saridag ranges at an altitude of about 1600 m, about 160 km long, and 40 km wide. The view from the valley and mountains are unique. The area is 4270 km². It was transferred from the People”s Republic of Tagna Tuva to the Mongolian People’s Republic in 1925 as a Soviet concession to the Mongolians, who had wanted to incorporate the territory of Tagna Uriankhai into their country. The valley is rich in lakes and rivers, the biggest of which is Dood Tsagaan Lake “lower white
lake” and Shishged River, respectively. The area is famous for its natural beauty.

5. Altai 5 Bogd National Park

Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is an impressive natural reserve and is famous for its 5 highest peaks and largest Potanin glacier, lying on more than 4,000m above sea level, the highest and westernmost region of Mongolia.

The park has not only natural wonders but also it has cultural and historical wonders including thousands of ancient rock carvings, listed on UNESCO World Heritage Site, mysterious stone men and burial mounds, and uncommon nomadic cultures of Kazakh and Tuva people.