Western Mongolia
Western Mongolia's second highest mountain – the permanently snow-capped Tsambagarav Uul (4208m) – straddles the border between Khovd and Bayan-Ölgii aimags; the national park (1110 sq km) is accessible from either side. The park protects glaciers and a snow leopard habitat.
At the time of research, the park admission fee was due to increase to T10,000.
4.6 MILES
Hidden between mountains is a 7m-high waterfall that flows down a narrow gorge; a glacier and a small glacial lake are 4km to the southeast.
27.38 MILES
Near the town of Bayannuur and close to the Khovd Gol is this interesting white-stone balbal (stone figure believed to be a Turkic grave marker).
4.6 MILES
Hidden between mountains is a 7m-high waterfall that flows down a narrow gorge; a glacier and a small glacial lake are 4km to the southeast.
27.38 MILES
Near the town of Bayannuur and close to the Khovd Gol is this interesting white-stone balbal (stone figure believed to be a Turkic grave marker).