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  Region of Mongolia. Aimag. Aimak. Mongolia city. Place to visited in region of Mongolia. Sights of intersest.
Arkhangai has astounding scenery: wide rivers full of fish, several volcanoes and volcanic lakes, extensive forests, and pastures where yak thrive.
Arkhangai aimag is situated in the central part of the Khangai mountain range and its territory comprises mountains, steppe and plains.
Much of Arkhangai, which means 'north Khangai', is on the northern slope of the spectacular Khangai Nuruu mountain range.
www.legendtour.ru /eng/mongolia/r0100.shtml   (1294 words)

  
 MongoliaDreaming
Arkhangai province is famous for lush forests (left) that provide good fodder for hungry horses.
I was heading for Tsetserleg, the capital of Arkhangai province, and followed a marked road as I wound through increasingly hilly country.
The sight of a mounted westerner was usually too good an opportunity for the locals to miss and I was often invited to tea or to stay the night and tell my tale.
www.mongoliadreaming.com /p4.html   (713 words)

  
 Don Croner's World Wide Wanders: Mongolia | Arkhangai Aimag | Zayain Khuree
Swung by Tsetserleg, capital of Arkhangai Aimag, to visit Zayain Khuree, the monastery of Khalkh Zaya Pandita, one of Zanabazar‘s collaborators.
Arkhangai Aimag, and particularly its monasteries, were reportedly a hotbed of anti-revolutionary fervor, and Zayain Khüree soon attracted the attention of the communist government.
The Sixth Zaya Pandita was murdered by the communists in 1932 and eventually most of monastery, with the exception of the Guden Temple, the Semchin Temples, and the first temple built in 1631, was leveled.
www.doncroner.com /2005/06/mongolia-arkhangai-aimag-zayain-khuree.html   (2111 words)

  
 Sokol Tours: Destinations: Mongolia: Arkhangai Province Wonders
(Terkhiin, Ugii Lakes, Horgo Park..)
Arkhangai is a large province lying ~ 400k northeast of Ulaanbaatar.
The landscape of the province is dominated by Hangai mountains, steppes and the taiga forests on the North with numerous valleys, rivers, lakes, marshes and relics of volcanic activities in the past.
At its peak it may have had 200 to 1,000 monks, today 70 monks are in residence.
www.sokoltours.com /destination.phtml?m=316   (715 words)

  
 Arkhangai Excavations: Home
Arkhangai Excavations explores the archaeology of the ancient nomadic cultures of the Mongolian steppe.
The exavations seek to contribute to a fuller understanding of the history of Inner Asian nomadic cultures and their interactions with neighboring kingdoms beyond what is available in the written texts of settled cultures.
Arkhangai Excavations is a project of the Silkroad Foundation and Mongolian National University.
www.silk-road.com /excavation/arkhangai/index.htm   (81 words)

  
 Western Prospector goes to Mongolia : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Arkhangai Aimag Property ------------------------ Within the 26,500 hectare property, at least six separate discrete geochemical anomalies were identified during regional mapping and metallogenic studies by Mongolian and Russian Geological survey parties.
Two of the largest anomalies, which are up to 2 by 3 kilometres in aerial extent, are anomalous in gold with the others defined by anomalous copper, zinc, bismuth, mercury, tin and molybdenum.
The first two property acquisitions are the Selenge Aimag and Arkhangai Aimag properties.
press.arrivenet.com /business/article.php/271318.html   (1019 words)

  
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The vegetations of the territory in the vicinites of somon's centre are subject to strong pasture degradation.
The Tsagaan Davaa situated at 6 km to the northwest from Tsetserleg city being the center of Arkhangai province, is one of the country's biggest passes.
In the pass region there are such difficulties as huge snowdrifts in winter and spring seasons due to which the pass region's traffic often has to stop nearly completely and in summer and autumn seasons the local roads are frequently made impassable by rain and mud.
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 Itineraries for travels in Mongolia with e-mongol.com
This circuit also passes by the national park of Khorgo, the falls of the Orkhon river, Kharkhorin and the Erdenezu monastery, the canyon of the Chuluut river and the Tovhon monastery.
Ulaanbaatar - Gobi - Gobi Altaï - Arkhangai - Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar - Khovsgol - Altaï - Arkhangai - Ulaanbaatar
www.e-mongol.com /travel_route.htm   (3376 words)

  
 ARKHANGAI TOUR | Mongolian Switzerland | nomadic lifestyle | ger | horse riding | fishing | hiking | camping
Main destination of Arkhangai tour is KHAIRKHAN place.
Arkhangai province also pretends to be called Mongolian Switzerland along with Khovsgol Lake.
You’ll enjoy the beauty of the untouched wilderness and discover the natural nomadic lifestyle: food, ger, horse riding, fishing, hiking, feel of beautiful sunrise, blue sky and sunsets.
www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/11172.html   (132 words)

  
 Arkhangai Excavations: Arkhangai
The conjunction of the Orkhon River and Ordos Mountains in Mongolia's Arkhangai aimaq was once the center of four of the world's great nomadic cultures:
The location and nature of the Xiongnu capital - Longcheng - remain a matter of debate, but it is thought to have been near Koshu Tsaidam in Arkhangai.
Under the direction of such famous leaders as Bumin, Kul Tigin, and Bilge Khagan, the Turks ruled a vast steppe empire from their home near the Orkhon and Ordos that lasted from the 6th to the mid-8th century CE.
www.silk-road.com /excavation/arkhangai/arkhangai.html   (253 words)

  
 Transhumant grazing systems in temperate Asia
Spreading of animal manure and irrigating by forming ice-sheets with spring water over potential hay land were used as possible ways of increasing yields.
This chapter describes studies carried out in Arkhangai on methods of haymaking suitable for herding families, the possibility of increasing hay yield by water (ice) spreading, and the use of dung.
It was the base for this work because it is in a suitable agro-ecological zone and has high calibre pasture specialists.
www.fao.org /DOCREP/006/y4856e/y4856e09.htm   (3405 words)

  
 Historical & Cultural Sites   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Orkhon or the Uighur capital ruins are located on the eastern bank of the Orkhon river in the territory of Khoton soum, Arkhangai aimag.
The temples of Erdene Zuu contain an excellent collection of thangkas, tsam masks, wooden and bronze statues, appliqués and papier-mâché of various gods made by Mongolian masters in the 16th and 18th centuries.
A natural monument located in Tariat soum of Arkhangai aimag, Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National park was established to protect the spectacular mountain scenery and endangered species of fauna and flora.
www.nathaninc.com /iatos/regions.htm   (1530 words)

  
 Destination en Mongolie - page 2
Nearby, Turkish monuments and rock inscriptions erected in 8-9th centuries in memory of outstanding fighters for independence.
Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur (Great White Lake), a fresh water lake, is certainly the highlight of Arkhangai Province.
Surrounded by extinct and crater us volcanoes (part of the Tarvagatain Nuruu range), the lake, bird life and mountains are protected within the 73000-hectare Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park.
www.mongolie.mn /bcentre/mongolie/destination2.html   (851 words)

  
 .ABC Tour LLC.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This very nice monument shows the Mongolian empire during Chinggis Khaan and you can see how it became the biggest empire ever in three steps, shown by three huge world maps made of small stones.
The Mational Park was Designated in 1996, and embraces 888.500 hectares straddling Arkhangai Aimag (Bulgan, Ikh Tamir, Chuluut, Tsenkher and Khotont villages) and Uvurkhangai Aimag (Bat-Ulziit, Uyanga, Khujirt and Kharkhorin villages).
Tuvkhun monastery On the peak of the Undur Shireet with 2.312 meters high which locates in the boundary of Arkhangai and Uvurkhangai aimags from the north west of Khujirt is the 40-km.
www.asa-travel.com /details.php?pg=abctravel   (4285 words)

  
 :: Blue Bandana Expeditions :: Youth Adventures in Mongolia ::
General Facts - Hovsgul - Arkhangai - Tov - Khentii - Bayan Olgii - Zavkhan - FAQ
The aimag capital, Murun, lies 2.30hrs drive from Hatgal, south of the lake, and has an airport with a sealed runaway, hotels and a big market.
Arkhangai Aimag: is sometimes referred to as Mongolia’s Switzerland.
www.bluebandana.co.uk /files/mongolia.htm   (1646 words)

  
 Adventures on Motorcycle | Gobi | Khuvsgul | Arkhangai | Motorcycling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
We spend the morning around the ruins before departing north west into aimag Arkhangai (province) rural region farming horses, yaks, potatoes and hay.
The fresh water lake and the volcanic area around it is highlight of Arkhangai.
Formed by lava flows from a volcanic eruption, the lake area is part of the unspoilt Tsagaan Nuur National Park and is perfect for camping.
www.infohub.com /travel/sit/sit_pages/13981.html   (1168 words)

  
 :: Blue Bandana Expeditions :: Active Adventures in Mongolia ::
The aimag capital, Murun, lies 2 hours drive south of the lake and has an airport with a sealed runaway, hotels and a big market.
Although not in Arkhangai Aimag, Kharkhorin, the site of Chinggis Khan’s ancient capital city, and Mongolia’s largest monastery is on the road to Tsetserleg and a ‘must’ stop on the way.
Also another stop on the way is Toviin Khiid monastery, south of Kharkhorin.
www.activemongolia.com /files/wherewego.htm   (1230 words)

  
 Mongolia Adventure Tours and Vacations - 4x4 Trips in Mongolia
After lunch take a half-day city tour including a visit to the dinosaur skeletons at the National History Museum and an excursion to the Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city.
Tour to Arkhangai province will be quite exciting with exploration of attractive landscape composing of mountains, forest, grassland and rivers.
Drive to Tsetserleg, capital of Arkhangai province, where you are free to explore the local town and museum.
www.discovermongolia.mn /tours/Adventure_travel/4wdoffroad.htm   (715 words)

  
 Mongolia Web News - New titles given at Mongolia's National Naadam Holiday
Three wrestlers won the title of "State Elephant" defeating seven competitors in the wrestling competition of the Naadam Holiday of Mongolia.
The title of "Foremost Horse Trainer" was granted to those, who showed success in the horse races, by the decree by the President.
The awarded are E.Erdenesuren /Ovorkhangai Province/, Mongolian Falcon (wrestling title) Ts.Dulamsuren /Arkhangai Province/.
www.mongolia-web.com /content/view/629/2   (164 words)

  
 Nadaam Festival and Mongolia Bike Tour : Cycle Asia with Grasshopper Adventures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
We have time in Beijing to explore this incredible city visiting the imposing Forbidden City and hiking on the Great Wall before boarding the Trans-Mongolian Railway.
Our cycling adventure is across the Arkhangai Mountains, from the edge of the Gobi desert at Bayanhongor to the old Mongolian capital of Kharkhorin, right into the heart of Mongolia to meet its nomadic peoples.
This is an off-roader's dream cycling through a diversity of landscapes, including the mountains of the Arkhangai, lush green grasslands, pine forests and the spectacular Orkhon Falls.
www.grasshopperadventures.com /mn.html   (488 words)

  
 EXTRATOUR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Hiking on Arkhangai mountains and taking part in religious ceremonies are provided.
The monument located in an area like the Gobi has a script which is related to 7th century A.D. Camel or horseback tours to Kharakhorum are available as well as roundtrip.
The biggest and highest rock in Arkhangai, Taikhar has an ancient script on it.
www.mongolei.com /en/spezial_440.htm   (369 words)

  
 Nomads Tours and Expeditions: Great lakes of Mongolia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
After a relaxed day of sightseeing and shopping topped off with a concert of traditional song and dance we will drive out into the wide-open steppe, with rolling hills in the background, to reach the peaceful Erdenezuu Monastery, the main Buddhist centre of Mongolia.
Next we will continue driving into Arkhangai, a province of green forests and swift streams, and camp at the Terkhiin White Lake, where once-active volcanoes have formed some beautiful terrain suitable for hiking.
Drive into Arkhangai Aimag and to the Khorgo Volcano crater.
www.nomadstours.com /programs/great-lakes.html   (1199 words)

  
 Mongolia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Mongolia 15 Days - from $2290 Mongolia is a land of stark and often spectacular beauty.
This journey takes us from the capital, Ulaanbaatar, to the many contrasting features in the vast countryside, such as the endless steppes, the lakes of Arkhangai and the sands of the Gobi Desert.
It is also a cultural journey where we meet and travel with the nomadic descendants of a people whose empire once dominated most of Asia.
www.adventurecenter.com /Peregrine_Adventures/trip/pamg   (140 words)

  
 MXP Adventure - Mongolia - 14 Days Mountain Biking Adventure
A fourteen-day Mountain Biking Adventure brings you to the western province after crossing two mountain-passes, scenic Mongolian countryside, and stunning lakes.
The astounding scenery in Arkhangai Province offers pleasant travelling experiences: wide rivers, several volcanoes and volcanic lakes, sweet smelling pine forest and more.
Cycling through this province requires laborious effort to overcome two mountain-passes, but the stunning scenery is worth every effort.
www.mxpadventure.com /biking.php   (501 words)

  
 SessionE11   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This study was undertaken in 1999 to investigate the growth pattern in young crossbred calves produced by inseminating Mongolia domestic yak cows with frozen semen of wild yak imported from China.
The later two groups were taken as controls.
These studies were undertaken in Ikhtamir sum, Arkhangai Province.
www.ilri.cgiar.org /InfoServ/Webpub/Fulldocs/Yakpro/SessionE11.htm   (679 words)

  
 Mongolia - Wikitravel
Note that the English spellings of these regions are a bit out-dated, but it doesn't matter too much since its all a romanization of the original, Cyrillic names.
Arkhangai -- great hiking and relatively accessible from Ulaanbaatar
Note that this involves being crammed into a Jeep with about nine other locals and spending the entire day racing over dirt trails--a very bumpy ride.
travelers-guide.mexico-travelers.com /mongolia   (1902 words)

  
 Arkhangai traverse 16 days
The trek covers the most beautiful and interesting parts of Arkhangai Province in Central Mongolia.
The rolling plains of Mongolia combined with a fascinating mixture of ancient tribal history and Buddhist traditions.
The landscape here is equally fascinating with extinct volcano craters producing amazing rock formations and huge gorges with fast flowing rivers and waterfalls.
www.tintin-trekking.com /Arkhangai.htm   (204 words)

  
 Michael Rosenmeier - Research In Central Asia
More recently, lacustrine sediment records were recovered from Doroo Tsagaan Nuur and Sharga Nuur and Tsegeen Nuur (Arkhangai Aimag) in conjunction with the "Khanuy Valley Collaborative Project On Early Nomadic Pastoralism In Mongolia".
This multidisciplinary research effort has focused on the rich archaeological history of the Khanuy River Valley of central Mongolia, and specifically the examination of so-called khirigsuur sites.
Isotopic Analysis of Modern Equid Teeth, Arkhangai, Bulgan, Dundgovi, and Omnogovi Aimags, Mongolia:
www.pitt.edu /~mrosenme/central_asia.htm   (971 words)

  
 Options and Opportunities for Adolescents - MONGOLIA
The Center is one of eight in the country that delivers adolescent friendly health services and counseling to teenagers and young people.
Dagvasumberel, head of the health department in Arkhangai aimag, was instrumental in getting the Future Threshold Center established in Tsetserleg and in the nearby county of Erdenemandal.
Thanks to the work of the Center’s doctor and local officials, Arkhangai has included the costs of running this Center (and the one in Erdenemandal) as part of the province’s annual budget.
www.unfpa.org /adolescents/opportunities/mongolia/mongo-st.html   (1032 words)

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