The “Camel Rock” in steppe near Teve-Khaya village — a ~25 m stone silhouette.
Teve-Khaya Camel Rock
Teve-Khaya (Tuv. “camel rock”) is a natural stone outcrop in steppe near the namesake village in Dzun-Khemchiksky kozhuun. Descriptions cite length about 25 m and height near 9 m; outlines resemble a resting camel with two “humps”. The site lies where caravan routes once passed — today a quiet steppe stop for photos between Chadan and western kozhuuns. Teve-Khaya village is the centre of the namesake sumon. The rock is unfenced and unmuseumised: access is open but ground is stony; snakes and ticks are possible in warm season. Morning and evening light best emphasises the “humps”. Do not confuse the village alone with the object — the silhouette stands in open steppe. Respect pasture: do not block livestock tracks or litter at the base.
How to get there
Dzun-Khemchiksky kozhuun, Teve-Khaya village. From Chadan via local roads; the rock is in steppe near the village.
Best season
Sunrise and sunset; May to September
Travel tips & stories
Height ~9 m — do not climb the top without rock gear; stone is friable.
Ticks in steppe — repellent and a check after walking.
Photos work on long focal length from a low point to read the “camel”.
Pastures nearby — do not block or startle livestock.
A sensible stop en route to Ulug-Khem or western lakes.
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Local guides
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