Tour Description
One of the two most popular short trip destinations out of Ulaanbaatar is Bogd Khan National Park. Lying in the south of Ulaanbaatar, Bogd Khan Mountain has been the most ancient national park of the country since 300 years ago. The Bogd Khan contains sacred mountains and rock carvings, over 300 plant varieties, animals such as boar, fox, hare, wolf, squirrel, eagles and woodpeckers, plus a deer farm. You can also visit the Manzushir Khid 18th century monastery in the southern reserve. The Monastery overlooks a beautiful valley of streams and pine, birch trees, dotted with granite boulders. Established in 1733, it had over 20 temples and was once home to at least 300 monks. There are ample opportunities to explore the nomad's lifestyle and sample airag, the fermented mare's milk that is the traditional nomad beverage. This place is also ideal for trekking, hiking and horse riding.
Dates
What’s Included
- Vehicle with driver including gasoline
- National park fees
- English speaking guide
- All indicated meals (L - lunch)
- National park and sightseeing fee
What's Excluded
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Day 1
One of the two most popular short trip destinations out of Ulaanbaatar is Bogd Khan National Park. Lying in the south of Ulaanbaatar, Bogd Khan Mountain has been the most ancient national park of the country since 300 years ago. The Bogd Khan contains sacred mountains and rock carvings, over 300 plant varieties, animals such as boar, fox, hare, wolf, squirrel, eagles and woodpeckers, plus a deer farm. You can also visit the Manzushir Khid 18th century monastery in the southern reserve. The Monastery overlooks a beautiful valley of streams and pine, birch trees, dotted with granite boulders. Established in 1733, it had over 20 temples and was once home to at least 300 monks. There are ample opportunities to explore the nomad's lifestyle and sample airag, the fermented mare's milk that is the traditional nomad beverage. This place is also ideal for trekking, hiking and horse riding."
Trekking distance: 14 km. Our goal: Tsetseegun peak 2256m.
- Pick you up from your hotel at 7.30am.
- Drive to Manzushir monastery,57km.
- Start hike to Tsetseegun peak, 2256m.
- Explore the area, have a good panoramic view from the top of the Tsetseegun peak
- Hike to Manzushir Monastery
- Drive back to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the hotel.
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