Western Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar, Ulgii & Altai)

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Western Mongolia is a vast, remote region stretching from the capital Ulaanbaatar to the Kazakh-dominated province of Bayan-Ulgii and the rugged Altai Mountains along the country's western edge. The area is renowned for its dramatic landscapes — snow-capped peaks, glacial lakes, and sweeping steppe — as well as its rich nomadic cultures, including the Kazakh eagle hunters of Ulgii who practice one of the world's oldest falconry traditions. Travellers come for horse trekking, hiking in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, and immersive homestays with nomadic herder families. It remains one of the least-visited and most rewarding frontiers for adventure and cultural travel in Central Asia.