Delgerkhaan

Introducing Delgerkhaan

Despite the historical significance of the area, there’s little to actually see in Delgerkhaan, the sum (region) capital. Veering off the Ulaanbaatar–Öndörkhaan paved road makes it even less attractive these days, but if you have a special interest in Chinggis Khaan then coming makes sense.

Locals, and some historians, claim that Avarga, not Karakorum, was the first capital of the Mongol empire. The ancient tent-city was located on a 20km-wide plain, Khödöö Aral (Countryside Island), so named because the area is encircled by the Kherlen and Tsenkheriin Gols.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009