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| Caravan in the Gobi desert |
The Gobi Desert Area is one of the intouched, unique, and mysterious place on earth.
The site of an ancient inland sea, the Gobi Desert is a treasure chest of fossilized
dinosaur bones and eggs. Roughly one-third the size of Alaska, the incredible land mass
is home to Argali Sheep, Snow leopard, Hulan ( Wild ass), gazelle (antelope), Wild camel,
Mazaalai (Gobi bear) and Desert Ibex. Surprisingly, it is also home to a vibrant nomad
population which has inhabited this awe-inspiring place for many centuries.
This part of the Gobi Desert is a well -known tourist destination, covering an area of
63,845 square miles where the Eagle Valley, the Flaming Cliffs and wildlife are the major
sights. The Gobi base camp is on the foothills of the Eagle Valley. It takes 90 minutes to
fly from Ulaanbaatar to the base camp which provides Mongolian cuisine and also ger
accommodation from May 1 to October 1.
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| Hermen Tsav, South Gobi |
| South Gobi | Gurvansaikhan National Park | Eagle Valley | Bayangobi Desert | Bayanhongor Desert
Situated west of the town of Dalanzadgad, South Gobi, Gurvansaikhan Park encompasses the
eastern end of the Gobi Altai Mountains. The park extends 240 miles from east to west, covering
rocky and sandy plains, cliffs and ravines, salt pans and oases. It supports 52 species of
mammals and 240 bird species, including breeding and migrant species.
| South Gobi | Gurvansaikhan National Park | Eagle Valley | Bayangobi Desert | Bayanhongor Desert
Nestled between the beautiful peaks of the Gurvansaikhan (Three Beauties) Mountains, towering
1000 feet above the surrounding steppe, Eagle Valley Canyon shelters a wildlife and a small
"glacier" which remains frozen even on summer's hottest days.
| South Gobi | Gurvansaikhan National Park | Eagle Valley | Bayangobi Desert | Bayanhongor Desert
The Bayangobi, located 175 miles west of Ulaanbaatar, is a unique combination of forested
mountains and desert-type landscape in one location. The base camp is located along the sand
dunes and it is the starting point for travel by car or horse to the beautiful Bat Khan Mountain
Preserve, only 9 miles away. The preserve is home to Maral stag, wolves, deer and lynx. Tours
can also be arranged to Karakorum, Erdene Zuu, local temples and horse breeding camps.
| South Gobi | Gurvansaikhan National Park | Eagle Valley | Bayangobi Desert | Bayanhongor Desert
This part of the Gobi Desert is famous for its ancient rock statues, fossils of huge dinosaurs
and the magic hot springs of Shargaljuut. Of special interest are the rock inscriptions found in
the Bayan Nuruu mountains. The peculiar writing of the inscriptions and drawings are still puzzling
the scholars, some of whom, still believe that the mysterious drawings were left by aliens. The
area is inhabited by wild camel, wild horse, Argali sheep, Gobi bear, wolf and many other
endangered species registered in the world and Mongolian Red Books. There is a base camp
of gers and primary facilities to cater to visitors. Tours are arranged to lake Buun Tsagaan,
Lake Orog, Mt. Bayan Nuruu, Tsagaan Agui cave and dinosaurs fossil sites upon prior request.
| South Gobi | Gurvansaikhan National Park | Eagle Valley | Bayangobi Desert | Bayanhongor Desert
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