The Mongolian Taiga lies in the remote northern tip of the country, in Khövsgöl Province near the Russian border. This wild, coniferous forest region is home to one of the world’s last nomadic reindeer herding cultures: the Dukha, also known as the Tsaatan.

General Information

• Region: Tsagaannuur, Khövsgöl
• Landscape: coniferous forest, rivers, and mountains
• Indigenous group: Tsaatan (Dukha)
• Climate: subarctic, cool even in summer

What to Experience

• Visit nomadic reindeer herders
• Ride a reindeer through the forest
• Stay in traditional teepees (urts)
• Learn about shamanic traditions

Travel Tips

• Only accessible by horseback or trekking
• Special permits required to enter the area
• Pack warm clothing even in summer
• Strongly recommended to go with a local guide

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