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.

History[edit]

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

Do[edit]

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Eat[edit]

Drink[edit]

Sleep[edit]

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.

Backcountry[edit]

Stay safe[edit]

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