🥾 1-Day Hiking Program

Bogd Khan Uul National Park

📍 Overview

• Distance from city center: 15–20 km (30–45 min drive)
• Hiking distance: 10–14 km (depending on route)
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Highest elevation: ~2,256 m (Tsetsee Gun Peak)
• Best season: May–October

🗓️ Detailed Itinerary

🌄 08:30 – Hotel Pick-Up & Transfer

• Meet your guide in Ulaanbaatar.
• Drive south toward Bogd Khan Mountain.
• Brief introduction about the park (one of the oldest protected areas in the world, established in 1778).

🥾 09:30 – Start Hiking (Manzushir Area)

Begin your hike from the historic Manzushir Monastery area.

About the site:

• Originally built in 1733.
• Once housed over 20 temples (partially destroyed in the 1930s).
• Today you can see restored structures, prayer wheels, and scenic forest surroundings.

🟢 Easy forest trail at the beginning
🟢 Gradual ascent through larch and pine forest

⛰️ 11:30 – Summit Hike to Tsetsee Gun Peak

Continue ascending toward Tsetsee Gun (2,256 m).

Trail features:

• Wooden stair sections
• Open ridgeline views
• Wildflowers (summer season)
• Birdlife and occasional marmots

🏔 At the summit:

• Panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar city
• View toward the Tuul River valley
• Great photo opportunities

🧺 13:00 – Picnic Lunch at the Summit or Sheltered Area

Enjoy packed lunch:

• Sandwiches / traditional Mongolian snacks
• Fresh fruits
• Tea or coffee

Relax and take in the mountain silence.

🌲 14:00 – Descent via Alternative Forest Trail

Descend through a different scenic route:

• Rocky formations
• Small streams (seasonal)
• Meditation spots used by locals

Optional stop at a ovoo (stone cairn used in Mongolian spiritual practices).

🏞️ 16:00 – Return to Parking Area

Short rest and refreshments.

🚗 16:30 – Drive Back to Ulaanbaatar

🌆 17:30 – Drop-Off at Hotel

🎒 What to Bring

• Hiking shoes (good grip)
• Light jacket (weather changes quickly)
• Sun hat & sunscreen
• 1–2L water
• Small daypack
• Camera

💡 Optional Add-Ons

If you want to extend the day:

• Visit to Zaisan Memorial viewpoint
• Traditional Mongolian dinner in the city
• Short horseback riding session near the park entrance

🌿 Why Choose This Hike?

✔ Close to the city
✔ Moderate challenge with rewarding views
✔ Combination of nature & Buddhist history
✔ Suitable for beginners with basic fitness
✔ One of the world’s oldest protected mountains

If you’d like, I can also create:

• A luxury private version
• A budget backpacker version
• Or a winter hiking version (snow conditions) ❄️