national park in Mongolia
Khustain Nuruu National Park, also known as Hustai National Park, is in the Tuv Aimag of Mongolia.
Understand edit
A beautiful nature preserve. Home to the Takhi (Przewalski's) Horse.
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Landscape edit
Mountain steppe.
Flora and fauna edit
Takhi Horse and other native steppe species.
Przewalski's Horse |
Climate edit
In winter it is very cold (-30°C) but May through October is pleasant.
Get in edit
It is 100 km west of Ulaanbaatar. You can arrange a tour or hire a car or microbus. Almost all paved road, so it could make a nice trip via bicycle.
Fees and permits edit
About US$10 per person.
Get around edit
Hike, or with a jeep.
See edit
Takhi Horses
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Lodging edit
There are gers (yurts) available for rent and a dining hall.
Camping edit
You may not be able to camp in the park, but you can camp almost anywhere outside. The Tuul river is on the South side of the park.