Mongolia, is a
landlocked country in East Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and
China to the south. It covers an area of 1,564,116 square kilometres (603,909
square miles), with a population of just 3.3 million, making it the world's
most sparsely populated sovereign nation. Mongolia is the world's largest
landlocked country that does not border a closed sea, and much of its area is
covered by grassy steppe, with mountains to the north and west and the Gobi
Desert to the south. Ulaanbaatar, the capital and largest city, is home to
roughly half of the country's population.
Altai Tavan Bogd
National Park is a national park in Bayan-Ölgii Province of western Mongolia.
The park includes the Mongolian side of the Tavan Bogd massif, which is divided
by the triple border with Russia and China in the Altai Mountains.
Tavan Bogd Mountains
contains the 5 highest mountain peaks in Mongolia, with the highest, Khuiten
Uul (“Cold Peak’) at 4374 M (14,201 ft). The mountains are considered sacred to
local Tuvans and Kazakhs. In the shadows of the Tavan Bogd are the Pontuninii
Glacier (covering 23 square kilometers) and 34 other smaller glaciers, plus
several large lakes and a 10 M waterfall to the south and many archeological sites,
which form the Petroglyph Complexes of the Mongolian Altai, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. The park contains the full spectrum of archeology in Bayan-Olgii
with petroglyphs, standing stones, burial mounds, and Kazakh cemeteries. This
biggest concentration of petroglyphs with over 10,000, which is the Tsagaan
Sala site, is situated along a 15 km river valley. Another popular region of
the park is the lakes region, which is renowned for its natural beauty summer making
it much visited area by tourists and nomadic herders alike. Many eagle hunters
live inside the park to hunt the plentiful wildlife during the winter months
like Corsac foxes and rabbits. There are many endangered species inside the
park including argali sheep, ibex, grey wolves, red deer, black vulture, elk,
snow leopards, Altai snowcock, golden eagles, and many others.
The Altai Tavan Bogd
National Park is the most visited park in western Mongolia with a wide variety
of activities. Mountain climbing is best during late summer when weather is
warmest. Four of the peaks require mountaineering equipment and experience
climbers, though the shortest, Malchin Uul (“Herder Peak”) at 4025 M, can be
hiked by novices. Near the mountains it is possible to hike Pontuninii Glacier.
Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, horse and camel riding, and whitewater
rafting is popular throughout the summer and autumn, with tour packages of
several days or weeks available. The best area to hike is around the lakes and
to the Tavan Bogd Base Camp at 3092 M elevation. Tour guides can help you find
the best archeological sites and to spot wildlife. Fishing is permitted in the
park from mid June to April. Joining an eagle hunter with the help of a guide
is available during the winter hunting season. Everything except mountain
climbing and rafting is available through the winter. Backcountry skiing has
become increasingly popular on the Tavan Bogd Mountains during April and May
when the snow is deep and fresh, though the numbers are still small.
There are a few places
to sleep and buy supplies inside the park. Local families have gers available
to stay around the park, plus there a shop and gas station at Syrgal park
ranger station between the lakes. This shop has limited stock and is not always
open. Vans can be hired to drive to the park or scheduled shuttle service from
either Blue Wolf or Kazakh Tours goes to the park. Blue Wolf goes on Wednesdays
and Sundays during the summer months to the Tavan Bogd Mountains base camp, and
from the camp on Mondays and Fridays. Kazakh Tours goes to both the Tavan Bogd
North Rangers Station and the bridge at Syrgal every Sunday. Their van costs
$214 divided between each passenger (up to 8) and begins June 22nd. All tour
guides can arrange rides to and from different parts of the park.
Sources :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongolia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altai_Tavan_Bogd_National_Park
https://wikitravel.org/en/Altai_Tavan_Bogd_National_Park
https://discover-bayanolgii.com/altai-tavan-bogd-national-park/
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