Habituated by many ancient and distinct cultural groups, Mongolia is one of the most unexplored and serene destinations in the world. The country has maintained much of its centuries-old nomadic traditions and rituals and which can be best experienced with horse riding that takes one through the rough and natural yet rich Mongolian wildlife and countryside.
The rugged mountains and dense forests of the north, the lush grasslands of the central plains and the rolling desert dunes of the south gives the country an endless natural beauty. Mongolia prides itself of some of the most rugged yet pristine plateaus and mountains in the world which are complemented by untouched coniferous forests, lakes and waterfalls.
Northern Mongolia is rich in coniferous forests and pine trees such as birch and poplar. These trees and forests usually grow along the riverbanks and make for interesting treks. One can also come across high mountain ranges that rise to heights of 4,000m. The Altai Mountains in Western Mongolia are one of the highest and the oldest mountains. Treks to the region cover these pristine landscapes and you get to see some of the most remote corners of the Earth.
The hills of the Khangai cover the Central Mongolian region and include the Khustai, Khogno Khaan and Tsenkher valleys. One gets to see the Khangai Mountain range and some of the mightiest rivers in the region including the Orkhon. The great Orkhon waterfall is one of the most famous waterfalls in the country and has been created as a result of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes over the centuries. The area around the lake can be best described as being magical. Tourists from around the world visit this wonderful region and see for themselves how beautiful nature can be.
Mongolia’s largest lake, Lake Khövsgöl, is situated amidst tall pine forest covered mountains. The lake is located in the northern province of Mongolia and is geologically a part of the larger Lake Baikal rift zone that lies between the Eurasian Plate and the Amur Plate. One gets to see the picturesque and splendid views of the surrounding countryside lush with wildflowers on any of the amazing treks offered by some of the best tour companies in the country.
The rugged mountains and dense forests of the north, the lush grasslands of the central plains and the rolling desert dunes of the south gives the country an endless natural beauty. Mongolia prides itself of some of the most rugged yet pristine plateaus and mountains in the world which are complemented by untouched coniferous forests, lakes and waterfalls.
Northern Mongolia is rich in coniferous forests and pine trees such as birch and poplar. These trees and forests usually grow along the riverbanks and make for interesting treks. One can also come across high mountain ranges that rise to heights of 4,000m. The Altai Mountains in Western Mongolia are one of the highest and the oldest mountains. Treks to the region cover these pristine landscapes and you get to see some of the most remote corners of the Earth.
The hills of the Khangai cover the Central Mongolian region and include the Khustai, Khogno Khaan and Tsenkher valleys. One gets to see the Khangai Mountain range and some of the mightiest rivers in the region including the Orkhon. The great Orkhon waterfall is one of the most famous waterfalls in the country and has been created as a result of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes over the centuries. The area around the lake can be best described as being magical. Tourists from around the world visit this wonderful region and see for themselves how beautiful nature can be.
Mongolia’s largest lake, Lake Khövsgöl, is situated amidst tall pine forest covered mountains. The lake is located in the northern province of Mongolia and is geologically a part of the larger Lake Baikal rift zone that lies between the Eurasian Plate and the Amur Plate. One gets to see the picturesque and splendid views of the surrounding countryside lush with wildflowers on any of the amazing treks offered by some of the best tour companies in the country.
