Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan

In the Khangai Mountains in central Mongolia, there is a lake called Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, also called The White Lake. The Suman River originates from the lake, while the Khorgo volcano is situated close to the lake's eastern edge. Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park is where the lake is situated.

The Terkhiin Tsagaan, a tiny gem of Arkhangai, emerged following Mount Khorgo's volcanic eruption, which was located east of the lake. The lake is 16 km long, 4–10 km wide, and 20 meters deep on average. Because of the location's still-very-natural characteristics, the fauna is abundant here. On your journey, you might be able to spot deer, wild boars, or large cormorants.

Along the lake's northern and eastern banks, there are a few locally owned and operated guest gers and ger camps (open from early June to late September). It is incredible to observe the nomads residing on the southern mountain slopes, overlooking the serene lake. The national park is overrun by nomads and their innumerable yaks and fenceless grazing herds of livestock. The national park offers opportunities for afternoon lake swimming, hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, bird watching, motor boating, horseback riding, and encounters with nomadic people.

Location: Khangai Mountains, Mongolia