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Khermen Tsav

A remote canyon of red cliffs in the far Gobi, rich in dinosaur fossils.

Much harder to reach than Bayanzag, Khermen Tsav is a maze of red and orange walls in the remote western Gobi. Only longer expeditions with experienced drivers come here; you may have it to yourself.

  • Region: Gobi Desert (Ömnögovi)
  • Best time: May–September
  • Time needed: 1 night (remote)

Tips

  • Only go with an experienced driver and enough fuel and water.

Tours that visit Khermen Tsav

  • 13 days Great Gobi and Central tour (13 days · Gobi Desert · Mongolia Guide)
    A 13-day sightseeing tour of the Gobi and central Mongolia that reaches the remote Khermen Tsav canyons, known for dinosaur fossil finds.
  • Gobi Desert Camel Riding – Sound of Silence (16 days · Gobi Desert · Nomads Tours & Expeditions · from $3,669)
    A 16-day Gobi expedition flying to Dalanzadgad for a multi-day camel trek across the southern desert, then jeep travel via Khermen Tsav, Orog Nuur and Karakorum back to Ulaanbaatar.
  • Khermen tsav (Dinosaur Lands) in South Gobi desert - Nomads' culture tour - 10 days (10 days · Gobi Desert · Vast Mongolia Tour)
    A 10-day round trip from Ulaanbaatar into the South Gobi, reaching the remote Khermen Tsav canyons and Nemegt Valley dinosaur fossil areas, with ger camp, tent and nomad family nights.
  • HERMEN TSAV: THE LOST WORLD & CENTRAL MONGOLIA TOUR (15 days · Central Mongolia · Gobi Girl (Ikh Goviin Okhin) · from $3,600)
    A 15-day private tour from Ulaanbaatar through the Gobi to the remote Khermen Tsav canyons, plus central Mongolia, with nomadic family visits.
  • Grand Gobi Experience (17 days · Gobi Desert · Mongol Khan Expeditions)
    A 17-day Gobi tour from Ulaanbaatar covering the South Gobi sites, the remote canyons of Khermen Tsav and Bugiin Tsav, a herding family stay near Ikh Bogd, and Hustai.
  • Mongolia Complete Tour (21 days · Several regions · Blue Mongolia Tour)
    A 21-day expedition from Ulaanbaatar through the deep Gobi's canyons and fossil sites, across the Khangai, and north to Lake Khuvsgul and the Tsaatan reindeer herders.

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