19/08/2026
A Hidden Monastery in the Mountains
There are places in Mongolia that even some people who have already visited the country have never heard of.
Aglag Buteel Monastery is one of them.
Leaving Ulaanbaatar behind, the road slowly takes us away from the noise of the city and into the mountains. The rocky landscape, unusual rock formations and silence of the Mongolian countryside become part of the journey.
The road to the monastery is already a small adventure. Walking along the paths, you can discover unusual rock formations, carvings and Buddhist symbols hidden among the rocks.
Here, nature and spirituality seem to become one.
And perhaps this is one of the things I love most about Mongolia.
You never quite know what you will find around the next bend.
It might be an endless steppe.
A nomadic family living in a ger.
An ancient historical site.
Or a special place like this, hidden among the mountains.
Mongolia is not just a country to visit. It is a country to discover.
We will soon start putting together our 2027 Mongolia tours. If you have been dreaming of experiencing Mongolia for yourself, follow along – I will be sharing more of the places, people and adventures that make this country so special.
Perhaps one day you won't just be looking at my photographs – you'll be standing beside me on one of Mongolia's hidden mountain trails.
rajongók