Khorgo Mountain
Mongolia, asia
N/A
3,000 m
moderate
Year-round
Khorgo Mountain is a dormant volcano at an elevation of 2.210m (7,250ft) above the sea level, located in the Tariat district in the Arkhangai Province of Mongolia.
Located within the Taryatu-Chulutu volcanic field, the crater lies on the east of the Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake. The road to the volcano is gravel. A 4WD vehicle and an experienced driver are recommended. Khorgo volcano is 200 m wide and 100 m deep.
The journey offers superb views. It’s definitely worth it. A drive not to be missed! It's surrounded by the Khangai Mountains, which reach as 3000 meters above the sea level. Don't forget your camera with lots of film/memory, fully charged batteries and an empty memory card! Near the crater there are dozens of small caverns with stalactites hanging from their ceiling and walls.
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Road Details
- Country
- Mongolia
- Continent
- asia
- Max Elevation
- 3,000 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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