Western Mongolia
Western Mongolia
In the western region of Mongolia, there are pristine mountains, steppes, deserts, and stunning majestic landscapes in their natural state. This area is also rich in the unique lifestyles and customs of various ethnic groups.
The most remote region of the country, that includes many National Parks, Strictly Protected areas, Nature Reserves, Nature Monuments, also home to the highest mountain Altai Mountain Range, Khuiten Peak (4374m) , biggest saltwater lake Uvs Lake Basin.
Scenic mountainous region of western Mongolian territory includes Zavkhan, Gobi-Altai, Uvs, Khovd and Bayan Olgii provinces. Spread throughout the region are countless archeological sites with ancient petroglyphs, cave paintings, standing stone monuments, monasteries, and ancient forts that date back as far as 10,000 years.
Khoton Tribe
The Khotons live in Uvs province, mostly in the Tarialan soum, 0.3% of Mongolia's population. Khotons use color black in clothing, attire, and household items is associated with their beliefs. "Allah" is considered the supreme deity of the heavens and the earth, according to Khotons belief.
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Turgen Mountain
Türgen Mountain is located about 40 km southwest of Ulaangom city. The peak of the mountain is elevated 3965 m above sea level. Turgen and Kharkhiraa mountains, which compose the Kharkhiraa valley, are both parts of the Turgen Uul Nature Reserve.
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Kharkhiraa Mountains
From the northern border of the country to Lake Khar-Us, to the east of the great forests that stretch continuously, the region is adorned by the majestic beauty of the Kharkhiraa and Türgen Mountains.
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Galuut Valley - Valley of Goose
When flowing from Olgoi Lake in Galuut soum of Bayankhongor aimag towards the Galuut River, it forms the "Galuut Gorge," which is about two kilometers long.
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Telmen Lake
Telmen Lake is situated in Telmen sum of Zavkhan aimag. Its maximum depth is 27 meters, and it covers an area of 194 square kilometers, making it one of the largest lakes in Mongolia.
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Khurgan Lake
Lake Khoton and Lake Hurgan are located in the pristine wilderness of the Altai Tavan Bogd, the Zagastai Mountain, the Russian Altai, and the Mongolian Altai, nestled amidst the serene beauty of the ancient glaciers formed during the Ice Age.
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Devel Island
Devel Island is situated in the basin of the Achit Lake in Uvs aimag, encompasses the Usan River valley, the middle reaches of the Khovd River.
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Kharkhiraa Valley
The mountainous region extending from the state border to the Khovd River between Uvs Lake and Achit Lake is called the Kharkhiraa and Turgen Mountains.
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Achit Lake
Achit Lake is a freshwater lake located on the border of Uvs and Bayan-Ölgii provinces.
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Khazakh Tribe
Khazakhs are semi- nomadic people and have roamed the mountains and valleys of western Mongolia with their herds. About 100 years ago, the Kazakh people became full citizens of Mongolia.
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Otgon Tenger Mountain
The protected area of Otgon Tenger, the sacred mountain of the Khangai range, along with its surrounding forests, covering an area of 955 square kilometers, has been under protection since 1992. The peak of Otgon Tenger rises to an altitude of 4008 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest peaks in Mongolia, and its highest point is 3752 meters above sea level.
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Tolbo Lake
Tolbo Lake is a significant lake located in Tolbo sum of Bayan-Ulgii aimag, and it is a majestic glacial lake nestled in the heart of the Mongol Altai mountain range. It is surrounded by towering peaks and dense forests, forming a stunning landscape in the rugged terrain.
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Altan Els - Golden Sand
In the territory of Baruuntuur soum in Uvs province, there lies the beautiful Böörög Del Els (Golden Sand Dune).
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Eej Khairkhan Mountain
he Eej Khairkhan Mountain is in Tsogt Sum of Govi-Altai aimag between the Mongol Altai range and the Govi Altai range.
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Khyargas lake
In the Great Lakes Depression, within the territories of Zavkhan, Naranbulag, Tsagaanhairkhan, Malchin, and Khyargas soums of Uvs province, and on the southern side of the Khankhukhii Range, lies Lake Khyargas.
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Uvs lake
This region contains a unique, self-contained micro-basin in Central Asia. This vast hollow basin, surrounded by the high mountains of Khankhukhii, Kharkhiraa, Turgen, Tagna, Sangilen, and Bulnai, is known as the "Uvs Lake Basin." Therefore, it is referred to as the Uvs Lake Depression.
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Khoid tsenkher cave
Khoid tsenkher cave in Manhan Soum, Khovd Province, is examined as a single cultural heritage site and one of the main attractions of Central Asia, rises to an altitude of 1571 meters.
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Siilhemiin Nuruu national park
The Sïlkhemiin Mountain, located on the border of Ulaankhus and Nogoonnuur soums in Bayan-Ölgii province, extends over 140,000 hectares of land. In that protected area, species such as the ibex, argali sheep, and snow leopard, as well as other rare and endangered wildlife, inhabit a region marked as 'off-limits' to human activity.
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Tsambagarav Mountain national park
Tsambagarav Mountain located at the borders of Erdeneburen soum in Khovd province and Altantsogts and Bayannuur soums in Bayan-Ölgii province. This area is important for glaciological research and ensuring the natural growth of the snow leopard population.
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Khar Us Lake national park
Specific areas of Manhan, Buyant, Myangad, Durgen, and Chandmani soums in Khovd province are included in the natural complex area. The National Park encompasses the areas around Khar Us Lake, Khar Lake, and Dörgön Lake.
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