We left Kharkhorin and headed west towards Olgii and the Altai Mountains. Along the way, we made an overnight stop at the Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park. The park includes volcanic craters, lava fields with pine trees and the 'Great White Lake' (as it's known in English). Our first stop was to the Khorgo Uul volcano, where we hiked We left Kharkhorin and headed west towards Olgii and the Altai Mountains. Along the way, we made an overnight stop at the Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park. The park includes volcanic craters, lava fields with pine trees and the 'Great White Lake' (as it's known in English). Our first stop was to the Khorgo Uul volcano, where we hiked up to the cone (or the lack of) for a panoramic view of the park. Our ger camp was by Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur (Great White Lake), which was formed by lava flows from a volcanic eruption million years ago.
According to legend, the lake was formed when an elderly couple forgot to cap a well after fetching water. The valley flooded with water until a local hero shot a nearby mountain top with his arrow; the shorn top covered the well and become an island in the lake.
Our attempt at catch fish for dinner was unsuccessful (I blame the very large lure attached to the end of a very small rod), but perfect pastime activity as we watched the sun set over the lake. The sky was so clear and full of stars tonight...I was able to see the Milky Way! A perfect end to a great day.
Location:Khorgo-Tsagaan Nuur National Park, Mongolia
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