How to get by car to Khongoryn Els in Omnogovi?

Located in Omnogovi province of Mongolia, the Khongor Sand Dunes are some of the largest and most impressive white sand dunes in the country.

Khongoryn Els

What are the Khongoryn Els dunes?

The dunes are up to 300m high, 12km wide and about 100km long. Also known as the Duut Mankhan (Singing Dunes), the dunes are located in the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, in the southern part of the country.

Is the road to the Khongoryn Els dunes unpaved?

The road to the dunes is totally unpaved, with sandy parts. A 4WD vehicle and an experienced driver are required.

How long is the road to the Khongoryn Els dunes?

Located to the foot of the high Altai Mountains range, the road to the dunes is 60km long starting from Sevrei. This is a remote area and you shouldn’t undertake either trip without an experienced driver and full stocks of food, water and fuel.

 

 

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