Travel Reference
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nate enough to get the opportunity by asking around in this area. It's possible to continue
northeast towards Chuluunkhoroot to visit
Mongol Daguur B Strictly Protected Area
,
a protected area for wader birds. From northern Dornod, sweep south towards
Choibals-
an
; some routes go via the ancient ruins at
Kherlen Bar Khot
.
The adventurous can push further east across the empty steppes to
Khalkhiin Gol
, a
remote landscape of lakes, rivers, wildlife and historical sights. Highlights include a gi-
ant Buddha statue carved into a hillside and numerous WWII memorials.
You'll need another couple of days to visit the lush
Nömrög Strictly Protected Area
.
From Nömrög, tackle the rough terrain in
Dornod Mongol Strictly Protected Area
to
spot some truly massive herds of gazelle.
The
Dariganga
region, with its sand dunes, cinder cones and scattered stone statues,
requires two or three days. Horse trekking is possible here. If you're in the area in early
October, you'll catch the large migration of swans at Ganga Nuur.
Return to Ulaanbaatar via
Baruun-Urt
and
Chinggis Khot
(Öndörkhaan), or travel
via
Sainshand
for a taste of the Gobi and a visit to
Khamaryn Khiid
monastery.
