Khustain Nuruu National Park[dead link], also known as Hustai National Park, is in the Tuv Aimag of Mongolia.
Understand
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A beautiful nature preserve. Home to the Takhi (Przewalski's) Horse.
History
[edit | edit source]Landscape
[edit | edit source]Mountain steppe.
Flora and fauna
[edit | edit source]Takhi Horse and other native steppe species.
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Climate
[edit | edit source]In winter it is very cold (-30°C) but May through October is pleasant.
Get in
[edit | edit source]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 | edit source]About US$10 per person.
Get around
[edit | edit source]Hike, or with a jeep.
See
[edit | edit source]Takhi Horses
Do
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[edit | edit source]Lodging
[edit | edit source]There are gers (yurts) available for rent and a dining hall.
Camping
[edit | edit source]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.