Gorkhi Terelj National Park

Via paved road, Gorkhi Terelj National Park is 65 kilometers northeast of Ulaanbaatar. Massive granite stone mountains with forest-covered northern slopes, a plethora of wildflower meadows, and magnificent wind-formed rock formations are popular tourist attractions. The national park is enhanced by fast-flowing rivers and streams.

Because of its proximity, the national park is one of the most frequented. In the tourism zone before the Terelj River, there are various ger camps and resorts. The rest of the conservation zones begin after the Terelj River and become less touristic, less populated, and more pure. The depths of the mountain forest are teeming with wild creatures like as boar, red deer, roe deer, fox, wolves, and others, while birds of prey abound. Terelj was a mining location for smokestone, amethyst, and pure crystal until 1960, in addition to its natural beauty.

This national park has a variety of unique things that you should check out. Gorkhi Terelj National Park is a popular location for both novice and experienced bikers. Amateurs can ride for an hour to several hours in the tourist zone, and adventurous riders can ride for many days amid the virgin mountainous terrain. Moreover, trekking, rafting, or seeing Turtle Rock and visiting Arivabal mediation temple, which is approximately 1 kilometer from this rock, are some of the most interesting experiences you may have.

Location: Nalaikh, Tov, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Opening hours: All days except Saturdays and Sundays
Rating: 4.6/5, 2034 Tripadvisor reviews