Ölgii - Tolbo Nuur lake

Arriving at the shores of Tolboo Lake, nestled 45 kilometers south of Ulgii, we discover a vast expanse of water stretching from the southeast to the northwest, formed by a depression of tectonic origin and fed by glacial springs. With an area of 185 square kilometers, this majestic lake, surrounded by the Altai Mountains, reaches an altitude of 2,080 meters. The legendary Soum Tolbo stands at its southern end. He is also the witness of a striking history, the Battle of Tolbo Lake, where 160 Mongol-Soviet soldiers bravely confronted a disproportionate force of 2,400 white Russian soldiers during the People's Revolution of 1921. This day offers us a peaceful walk along its banks, punctuated by a visit to a Kazakh family, for an authentic immersion in the local culture. Overnight in yurt.