Visit Selenge River
- Water Sports
- Off the beaten track
- Relaxation
Selenge River: How to get there?
1 day by Jeep from Ulan Bator
Selenge River: See when to go?
In summer
Selenge River: For how long?
1 to 2 days
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Mongolia
Selenge River Holidays
The Selenga is a confluent of the River Ider. It's mouth is in Mongolia's Khangaï Mountains and this majestic river forms a delta as it reaches Lake Baïkal in Russia. It flows along a staggering 1,470km!
Selenge River: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
The Selenga River is one of the most important in the country. Its mouth is in Mongolia and it crosses the aïmag (region) that bears the same name before reaching Russia's Lake Baïkal; it accounts for 50% of the country's freshwater sources.
My suggestion
Check out the river's course and put it on your list - the Selenga River is a must during a trip to Mongolia.
The Selenga is a confluent of the River Ider. It's mouth is in Mongolia's Khangaï Mountains and this majestic river forms a delta as it reaches Lake Baïkal in Russia. It flows along a staggering 1,470km!
My suggestion
To the east, the Selenga River a passes through a multi-coloured landscape that boasts some stunning sunsets. I suggest you climb up one of hills that line the banks, to enjoy the beautiful panoramic view across the horizon.
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