Ikh Bogd Mountain

One of the highest peaks of the Gobi-Altai mountain range, the eternally snow-capped Ikh Bogd Mountain, rises 3,957 meters above sea level. This mountain range stretches 70 kilometers from the northwest to the southeast and is located in the southwestern region of Mongolia, specifically in Bayankhongor Province.

In 1957, a strong earthquake struck Ikh Bogd Mountain, causing one of its peaks to collapse and block two river valleys, creating two beautiful lakes named "Khukh Nuur" (Blue Lake) and "Nogoon Nuur" (Green Lake). Additionally, Ikh Bogd Mountain is known for its diverse microclimates: while snow falls on its peak during summer, it rains in the midsection of the mountain, and temperatures at the base range from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Ikh Bogd Mountain, along with the picturesque mountains of Ichéet Jaran Range, Ölziit, Noyon, Tariat, and Burkhaltai, adorn the landscape. These areas are home to wild animals such as kulan (wild ass), khavtgai (wild Bactrian camel), argali (wild sheep), and ibex, as well as many other species listed in the Red Book.