OUR MONGOLIA GALLERY
A JOURNEY INTO THE STEPPE
LAKE KHUVSGAL
Mongolia's Far North, technically a part of the greater region of Siberia, is home to Lake Khuvsgal. Commonly described as Lake Baikal's 'Small sister, this 137km long giant brings the most temperate climate in the whole of Mongolia and allows for some of the worlds most impressive forested zones, the Siberian Taiga which encompasses the perimeters of Lake Khuvsgal and extends Northwards to Russia.
The Taiga brings immense ecological diversity to the region, with an impressive range of wild flowers like the Siberian Gobeflower and incredible blossoms of lavender in the summer months. As well as an impressive display of fauna with over 240 bird species, Siberian Roe Deer's and the Asian Brown Bear.
ALTAI TAVN BOGD NATIONAL PARK
Mongolia's wild, far western region is home to the Altai mountains. While the Mongolian Altai remains below 5000 meters in elevation, what makes them so impressive is the way they emerge so suddenly from the vast steppe that encompasses over 75% of Mongolia.
At the heart of the Mongolian Altai lies Altai Tavn Bogd National Park, "Tavn Bogd" translating to 5 Holy Peaks. Here, Mongolia meets the Chinese and Russian Altai with an impressive display of majestic peaks in each country. At the base of these peaks lies the Potanin Glacier, Mongolia's largest glacier, stretching to an impressive 14km in length.
Looking over the Potanin Glacier into Chinese Altai
On route to Malchin Peak Base Camp
Askar- Soviet Van Driver
Prayer Flags
Malchin Base Camp at night
KHARKHIRRA-TURGEN MOUNTAINS
Mongolia, often defined by its legendary figure Genghis Khan, remains largely mysterious to many, with vast regions still unknown to the outside world. Like any country, it has its well-known tourist hotspots, but also hidden, authentic oases waiting to be discovered. One of the best examples of this is the Kharkhirra-Turgen Mountains in Mongolia’s Eastern Range.
This remote region is home to two glaciated peaks, Kharkhirra and Turgen, both towering at over 4,000 meters. The landscape is barren and rugged, resembling something from another planet, yet it’s far from inhospitable. Mongolian nomads continue to inhabit the valleys, tending to sheep and cattle, and offering genuine hospitality to the rare tourist who happens upon their path.
The Kharkhirra-Turgen Range encapsulates the essence of exploring Mongolia—wild, remote, and beautifully untamed.
Alpine Tarns on the Kharkhirra Plateau
Red Rock Formations
