Altai Tavan Bogd has some
of the most stunning scenery in all of Mongolia with towering white mountains,
glaciers, deep lush valleys, and large lakes. The park is divided into 2
regions, the Tavan Bogd Mountains in the northwest and the Lakes Region to the
southeast. The park stretches along the Chinese border from the Russian border
to 200 km south following the Altai Mountains, which form the borders of China,
Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. Glacial melt and annual snow fall supplies 3
large lakes inside the park that form the head waters of the Hovd River.
Tavan Bogd Mountains are
the highest mountains in Mongolia, with mount Khuiten ('Cold Peak') at 4374 m
(14,201 ft) being the highest. These permanently snow capped mountains form a
bowl around the Potanin Glacier, which covers 23 square km. The other peaks are
Nairamdal ('Friendship', 4180 m), Malchin ('Herder', 4050 m), Bürged ('Eagle',
4068 m) and Olgii ('Craddle', 4050 m). From the peak of Mount Kuiten, it is
possible to see Kazakhstan 30 km away on a clear day.
Lakes Region is
a beautiful area surrounding 3 large fresh water lakes. Khurgan Nuur and Khoten
Nuur are attached by a small channel with a many small creeks flowing into the
lakes from surrounding mountains. Two of these creeks form waterfalls of 7 to
10 m in height. A small bridge crosses the channel. These lakes are full of
fish and many species of bird. Dayan Nuur is a smaller lake 20 km south of the
2 larger lakes.
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