Things to Do in Gorkhi Terelj National Park: Local Guide
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is Mongolia's most visited and easily accessible natural park — just 60km from Ulaanbaatar, its granite outcrops, rolling meadows, and larch forests provide the classic landscape for ger camp stays, horseback riding, eagle hunting demonstrations, and river fishing. The Ariyabal Meditation Temple adds a spiritual dimension to the nature experience.
🏕️ Ger camp stays🐎 Horseback riding🦅 Eagle hunting🎣 River fishing🌿 Grassland hiking
Popular Activities in Gorkhi Terelj National Park
1Terelj ger camp overnight horseback riding and nomadic family stay
2Turtle Rock and Ariyabal Meditation Temple guided hike
3Eagle hunting Kazakh falconer demonstration and portrait experience
4Tuul River fly-fishing guided half-day experience
5Terelj valley mountain biking guided trail ride
6Ulaanbaatar city to Terelj scenic sunrise drive and breakfast
7Traditional Mongolian archery and anklebone shooting lesson
8Hustai National Park Przewalski's wild horse guided half-day tour
Local tip: Mongolian ger camps vary hugely in quality and authenticity — book through a reputable operator who uses genuinely nomadic family hosts rather than commercial camps. A two-night stay allows one day of horse trekking and one morning at the granite formations without rushing.