Uran togoo volcano

Uran togoo volcano

Located in the picturesque Bulgan Province of Mongolia, Uran Togoo is an extinct volcano renowned for its stunning natural beauty and geological significance. The volcano's name, "Uran Togoo," translates to "Pot Crater" in Mongolian, a nod to its distinctive shape. The area around Uran Togoo is a treasure trove of natural wonders, from basalt fields to diverse flora and fauna that thrive in this volcanic soil.


The Volcano has breeding populations of various birds: grouse, sparrow, owl, falcon, cuckoo and hoopoe. Snake is very common. Maral deer, argali sheep, reodeer, wild boar, wild goat, marmot, gopher, steppe rabbit live here. 


For those interested in local culture, Uran Togoo holds a special place in Mongolian folklore, with legends that speak of its fiery past and the spirits that once dwelled here.

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