Ömnögovi
About this place
Hanan Khets is a dramatic, remote mountain escarpment near Noyon soum in Ömnögovi. Its dark rock formations, dry valleys and open desert horizon reward careful, self-sufficient travel with an experienced local driver.
Best time to visit
May–June and September–October offer milder desert temperatures and more manageable travel conditions.
Getting there
Hanan Khets is a remote destination near Noyon soum, Ömnögovi. Travel with an experienced local driver in a capable 4WD vehicle, and confirm the final approach before leaving the soum.
What to know
There are limited services and no guaranteed marked trail. Keep to established tracks, respect livestock and local land use, and take all waste back with you.
Safety
Carry ample fuel, water, food, warm layers, a first-aid kit and offline navigation. Desert weather changes quickly, and mobile coverage may be unavailable.
Nearby
Plan Hanan Khets as a self-sufficient Gobi overland journey; coordinate nearby stops and overnight arrangements with a local operator.