The notebook of Elsen Tasarkhai
Recess with landscapes full of head.
A ribbon of dunes meets steppe and small wetlands halfway between the capital and Kharkhorin.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Desert · Countryside · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Elsen Tasarkhai
A ribbon of dunes meets steppe and small wetlands halfway between the capital and Kharkhorin.
The discovery of Elsen Tasarkhai is centred around Dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai, Steppe of Khögnö Tarna and Southern Dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai. The stay thus alternates between desert areas, the countryside and natural areas, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai
- Steppe de Khögnö Tarna
- Southern Dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature and panorama
Dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai
These long but narrow dunes create a glimpse of the Gobi in the central steppe. Walking and camel rides are offered, with softer light in the evening.
Place indismissible
Steppe de Khögnö Tarna
The steppe surrounds the dunes with open pastures, small marshes and seasonal camps. A walk at dawn better reveals the transition between sand and grass. A slow visit allows you to go beyond the only points of view that are best known.
Nature and panorama
Southern Dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai
The south of the dune cordon has clear slopes facing the reliefs of Khögnö Khan. The sand travels on foot avoiding disturbing the herds and camps.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
To go further
More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
Similar destinations
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