60 km from Ulan Bator, in the ring of granite rocks, she stretches one of the most beautiful national parks in Mongolia - Gorkhi-Terelj. Until 1995, the park area was part of Khan Hengeyskogo Reserve, named after Hengeyskogo ridge rapolozhennogo the vast Gorkhi-Terelj.

world famous National Park Gorkhi-Terelj brought his unusual shaped rocks that are under the influence of the human imagination turn into the most different creatures . there are asleep and dinosaur, and a man with a book and a huge turtle Melhy-hal - the most famous rock of the park, which has become its symbol and which attracts not only many tourists, but also numerous film sets e Group . Every year locals are satisfied with traditional Mongolian contests, plus a 1997 . in these areas is conducted international mileage Camel Trophy .

Also in Gorkhi-Terelj attractions such as glacial lake Hagin- Khar, the Buddhist temple of Aryaabal, a wooden bridge over the Tola river. With the help of paleontologists, a park of dinosaur sculptures was discovered, populated with stone statues of these ancient creatures, with which one can be photographed. In addition, every traveler who came to Gorkhi-Terelj can visit visiting local nomads in their yurts, get to know their way of life and culture.

The real wealth of Mongolia is Mount Hyty, located in the northern part of the National Park Gorkhi- erelzh. In these places, there are about 50 species of animals and 250 species of birds. Descending down from the high mountains, one can see how the nature changes from the height: from the tundra of snowy peaks one can go through the coniferous taiga and go down to the steppes and forests spreading in the valleys. The local flora has about 1200 plants

Tourism in Gorhi-Terelzh

In the southern part of Gorha-Terelzh tourist bases, various cafes and restaurants, souvenir shops are concentrated. Many locals come to the park for the weekend to live in a tent, swim in the clear river water and enjoy the fabulous scenery, peace and quietness that can be heard only being far from the noisy life of the city.

Tourists are happy to go on long walks or ride on horses and camels, take pictures with dinosaurs and the famous turtle, play golf, raft along the river and dip into the lives of the local shepherds.

Gorkhi-Terelzh National Park - a fabulous place, imparting a man of strength and immersing himself in a state of harmony and tranquility. The local nature has healing properties, its beauty fascinates and does not let go. Even if you just climb a mountain and look to the wings of the clouds or the starry sky, you can experience an incredible sense of happiness and unity with nature.

How to get there

From Ulan Bator to the park leads highway A0501 to Nalaiha. At 39 km from the center of Ulaanbaatar, from the A0501 highway, the A24 highway branches to the north, which leads to the village of Taralzh in the north of the tourist part of the park.