Elsen Tasarkbai - meaning isolate sand dunes, is unique natural scenery where mass of sand lays in the middle of mountainous and fertile pastures of Burd soum in Uvurkhangai province. It is located 280 kms from Ulaanbaatar city, and 80 km east of Karakorum, the ancient capital ruins.
Visitors can see the beauties of Mongolian terrains all in one place when visiting the ElsenTasarkhai, as part of the Gobi landscape is found within the green steppes surrounded by forested mountains. As the area is rich in sand dunes, it is well suited for Bactrian camels where one can observe or even ride.
Elsen Tasarkhai and its surrounding area is a home to abundant fauna such as as elk, wolves, deer and fox, and some rare flora as well.
It is a convenient stopover destination for tours heading to Karakorum, Erdenezuu, Naimannuur and other tours that pass by Uvurkhangai Province.
