4 / 5 - One review
How to get there
3hrs by Jeep from Ölgiy
When to go
In summer
Minimum stay
2 to 3 days
Tsambagarav (Mongolia)
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Michael Eisenriegler
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Situated in the west of Mongolia, Tsambagarav's summit is 4,200m high. The region's nomads consider it a sacred mountain.
My suggestion:
Tsambagarav is out of the way and you'll need to get there by Jeep. You can organise transport by asking Mongolians in the nearest towns, but bear in mind that the town of Ölgiy is still a three hour drive.
My review
If you want to explore the mountains during your holiday in Mongolia, the country's third highest peak, the Tsambagarav, is a fascinating option. If you're an experienced climber then the ascent won't pose any problems. We needed to take crampons and ice picks with us, but, apart from that, no other specialist equipment was required.
The view from the top is breathtaking and you'll probably spot a wealth of wildlife along the way. The region is home to snow leopards which can be hard to spy and you'll also find large, incredibly wild sheep!
You need a permit to enter the park and ask for help and/or buy supplies from nomads. The area is vast and empty...you'll occasionally stumble on a single yurt in one or other of the valleys. You can easily hike around Tsambagarav, but, due to the sparse population, make sure you have plenty of supplies and have mapped out your route.
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Michael Eisenriegler
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