Places to visit near

Altan

Altan is a town in Zavkhan district, Mongolia. Within 50 km by road there are 12 places to visit: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Baga Nuur, Khar Nuur and Bayan Nuur.

48.1167° N, 95.7167° E

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Within 30 km3 places
Within 50 km12
Must-see3
Notable4
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Altan

4 stops, one loop, back by 3:54 pm

136 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Altan
  2. Ulaagchinii Khar Nuur National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  3. Baga Nuurlake · 45 min
  4. Khar Nuurlake · 45 min
  5. Tobhata Mountainsviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Back in Altan
Today’s loopAltanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Altan?

Улаагчын хар нуур (attraction, about 1 km), Baga Nuur (lake, about 48 km), Khar Nuur (lake, about 48 km), Ulaagchinii Khar Nuur National Park (national park, about 36 km), Tobhata Mountains (viewpoint, about 40 km), Bor Khar Els (attraction, about 45 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Altan?

12 places on Spotwander: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 other attractions, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Altan?

Мухартын гол, about 25 km by road; Tovkhosh Mountains (40 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Altan?

Baga Nuur, about 48 km by road; Khar Nuur (48 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Altan?

Start in Altan, visit Ulaagchinii Khar Nuur National Park, then Baga Nuur, then Khar Nuur, then Tobhata Mountains, and drive back — about 136 km by road in all.

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