Tunkinsky National Park

Tunkinsky National Park is a protected area in Russia’s Republic of Buryatia, encompassing the Tunka Valley and parts of the Eastern Sayan Mountains.

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Tunka Valley: A broad valley in southwestern Buryatia between the Eastern Sayan Mountains and the Khamar-Daban range. The park’s central landscape follows this valley and its settlements.
Tunka National Park tourism: Travel and visitor activities centered on the landscapes and settlements of Tunkinsky National Park. Tourism connects the park’s protected landscapes with local communities and visitors.
Tunкинская Depression: A tectonic depression in southern Siberia that contains the Tunka Valley. Its basin structure underlies the broad valley protected by the park.
Protected area: A geographically defined place managed to conserve nature, cultural values, or both. The park is one example of this broader conservation approach.
Eastern Sayan Mountains: A mountain system in southern Siberia extending across parts of Russia and Mongolia. Their alpine terrain forms part of the park’s protected territory.
Arshan: A settlement in Buryatia known for mineral springs and access to the Eastern Sayan Mountains. It is a major visitor base at the park’s western end.
Khamar-Daban Range: A mountain range south of the Tunka Valley in southern Siberia. Its slopes help define the valley’s southern boundary.
Biodiversity of Buryatia: The variety of plant and animal life found in the Republic of Buryatia. The park protects habitats within this regionally diverse landscape.
Khamar-Daban: A mountain range in southern Siberia, south of Lake Baikal. This range borders the Tunka Valley and shapes its southern setting.
Kyngarga River: A river in Buryatia that flows through Arshan and descends from the Eastern Sayan Mountains. Its gorge and waterfalls draw visitors within the park’s western landscape.