Terelj is the most popular destination in the third biggest protected area in Mongolia, the Khan Khentii Protected Area. This is the motherland of Chinggis Khaan, and contains numerous important historical and cultural sites.
The park lies at an altitude of 1600 m and offers activities such as hiking, river rafting, horse riding, skiing and rock climbing.
Terelj is a landscape of transition from Siberian taiga forest to grass steppe. In spring and summer the lush meadows are carpeted with wildflowers, and the mountain pine forests and broad streams make this one of the beautiful areas in Mongolia.
Day 1. Terelj National Park
Drive to Bayanzurkh entrance of Ulaanbaatar with loaded mountain bikes. Start biking to Terelj National Park (70 km) with packed lunch on the way. Turtle rock stop enroute. Arrive in Terelj camp. Dinner and overnight in a ger camp.
Day 2. Terelj National Park
Breakfast in the camp. Visit a nomadic family and explore the traditional life style. Back to Ulaanbaatar by bike with boxed lunch. Transfer to hotel by car from Bayanzurkh entrance.
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