Bogd Khan Mountain

One of the two most popular day trip destinations outside of Ulaanbaatar is Mt.Bogd National Park. Lying to the south of Ulaanbaatar, Bogd Khaan Mountain has been a national park of the country since 300 years ago. The main entrance to the National Park is 46 kilometers to the south west of the city. Because of its religious significance this beautiful mountain has been untouched for centuries in terms of utilizing its resources and hunting animals. A few religious ceremonies take place a year near the highest peak of Tsetsee Gun. The mountain is guarded under the special protection act of Government. With its nature and wildlife intact, Bogd Khaan Mountain boasts its beautiful scenery with green forests of pine, cedar, larch and birch covering the mountain. In summers, meadows between woods are covered with a number of different types of flowers, most of which are popular edelweiss, producing a colorful scenery. A number of different species of animals including stag, wild boar, sable, wolf and fox can be found throughout the mountain.