adventure travel & photography
Destinations: Pakistan ◦◦ India ◦◦Turkey ◦◦ Egypt ◦◦ Bulgaria ◦◦ Mongolia ◦◦ Bangladesh ◦◦ Jordan ◦◦ Russia ◦◦ Turkmenistan ◦◦ Iran ◦◦ Kazakhstan ◦◦ Japan ◦◦ Hong Kong ◦◦ Greece ◦◦ Ukraine ◦◦ Syria ◦◦ Morocco ◦◦ Italy ◦◦ Mauritania ◦◦ Oman
Type: Photo stories ◦◦ Places ◦◦ Documentary ◦◦ Black and White ◦◦ Fine Art Prints ◦◦ Seascapes ◦◦ Urban
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The place
Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa) is a limestone rock formation and a rocky area in the Gobi desert of southern Mongolia. We stayed there for about three hours, but I would recommend spending at least two days. The dusks and dawns must be especially beautiful at this spot. Local people consider the White Stupa to be a sacred place.
The site is similar to Bayanzag, but more vibrant. Visitors usually take a stroll along the cliff edge, then proceed through the valley. There are plenty of photo opportunities, as evidenced by the photo gallery.
The formation of the cliffs began millions of years ago, when the whole Dundgovi Province was the bottom of an ancient sea. Tsagaan Suvarga contains many sedimentary limestone layers and is rich in marine fossils. The cliffs stand approximately thirty meters in height, shaped strangely by the powerful winds and water erosion.
Public transportation is not available to this place. The most convenient option is to hire a guide with a car or join a tour. For more adventurous travellers, I recommend camping in the area for at least one night.
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Travel to Mongolia
We usually have one or two small groups (max 7/8 participants) per year travelling to Mongolia. If you are interested in joining a group setting out from Europe, please drop me a line. We will provide more information, like dates, a program, and other details.
I organise and lead small groups to Mongolia through my licensed travel agency "Thousand Voyages" Ltd. You can find out more about the guided tours here. A list of all scheduled tours can be found here.
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Visa requirements
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