Mongol Rally Day 46 (part 1)

Altai Mountains (RUS)- Somewhere in Bayan-Ölgii aimag (MGL)

August 28, 2014

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It was beautiful camping in Altai Mountains next to cow dungs. The view of the Katun river is spectacular.

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The M-52 followed the Katun river and later on wind into a huge plateau. Altai Republic is so serene. It reminds Graham of the wilderness in Seattle, Washington.

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We stopped by a town called Onguday and pick up some lunch and camping food and water for the Mongolia legs of expedition.

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Then we hit the road again.

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Pristine Ukok Plateau grassland where the Siberian Ice Maiden mummy was discovered. M-52 highway runs through the steppe between two different snowcap mountain ranges Chuyskie Belki (SW) and Kuraysky (NE).

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Altai horses, know for their strong cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and skeletal systems for the harsh climate.

At Kosh-Agach, one of the last towns until we hit Mongolia border, we get our gas and jerry cans filled.

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Then we arrived at the Russia/ Mongolia border. (continue to part 2)

Posted on January 12, 2015 in Mongol Rally

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  1. Graham
    January 14, 2015 at 2:17 am ·

    Never thought I’d get to visit western Siberia, so this was a real treat. Amazing scenery in many countries, but this place was very special.

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