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Western Mongolia Prime hiking areas include Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, around
Khoton Nuur or between the lakes and Tavan Bogd. In Uvs aimag try the Kharkhiraa and
Türgen Uuls, which are good for three to seven days of backcountry hiking.
Northern Mongolia There is great hiking in the Khövsgöl Nuur area.
Central Mongolia Try the Naiman Nuur area. Nomadic Journeys ( Click here ) runs trips
here using yaks as pack animals.
Near Ulaanbaatar You can explore the valleys north of Terelj or hike over Bogdkhan Uul.
MONGOLIA'S HIGHEST PEAKS
Tavan B
n Bogd (4374m; Click here ) In Bayan-Ölgii, on the border of Mongolia, China
and Russia. This mountain cluster is full of permanent and crevassed glaciers.
MMönkh Kh
n Uuul (4362m; Click here ) On the border of Bayan-Ölgii and Khovd
aimags. You will need crampons, an ice axe and ropes.
Tsammbagarav U
nkh Khairkh
irkhan U
v Uuul (4208m; Click here ) In Khovd; it is relatively easy to climb with
crampons and an ice axe.
Tsast U
t Uuul (4193m; Click here ) On the border of Bayan-Ölgii and Khovd aimags. It's
accessible and the camping here is great.
Sut
Sutai U
i Uuul (4090m; Click here ) On the border of Gov-Altai and Khovd aimags.
KKharkh
rkhiiraa U
a Uuul (4037m; Click here ) In Uvs; a great hiking area.
Tüürgen U
n Uuul (3965m; Click here ) One of the most easily climbed with spectacular
views; in Uvs.
Otgon T
r Uuul (3905m; Click here ) Mongolia's holiest mountain, located in
Zavkhan aimag. Its sanctity means that climbing is strictly prohibited.
n Tenger U
Camping
With 1.5 million sq km of unfenced and unowned land, spectacular scenery and freshwa-
ter lakes and rivers, campers are spoilt for choice.
Security Local people may come to investigate your camping spot, but you are very un-
likely to encounter any hostility. However, be mindful of your security. If drunks spot your
tent, you could have a problem.
Towns If you are hitching, it is not hard to find somewhere to pitch a tent within walking
distance of most aimag capitals and towns.
 
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