Gun-Galuut Tourism Attractions, Mongolia

Argali Land – Baits Berkh Mountains
The beautiful Baits & Berkh mountains tower the western shores of the River Kherlen and are elevated 1700m above sea level. These mountains are the main habitat of globally endangered Argali wild mountain sheep. Not only Argali's inhabit Baits & Berkh mountains, but animals like Gray wolf, Fox, Corsac, Lynx, Marmot, Rabbit etc and birds like Black Vulture, Bearded Vulture, Eagles etc are seen here. Bearded Vulture and Black Vulture are enlisted in the red book. If you are lucky, wolves are seen. more...

Quiet flows the Kherlen
The Kherlen River is one of the biggest rivers in the Eastern Mongolia within the Pacific basin. The river takes its origin at the upper part of the Khentii mountain range and flows to the south first, and then gradually to the east and ultimately joins Dalai Lake in China. The River Kherlen area is full of migratory birds in summer and it is very beautiful to watch them in the early morning and evening. Steppe Nomads camp is located on the west shores of the Kherlen river. It’s only 150m from the gers in the east wing. Our beer garden is right on the river shore. more...

Gun-Galuutai Vast Steppe –The end of Mongolian Great Steppes
Gun-galuut Nature Reserve is in the westernmost part of the Mongolian Great Steppes. While staying at Steppe Nomads camp you can travel to the Great Mongol Steppes by camel/horse etc. Steppe wildlife gazelles can be seen in the area. more...

Swan Gathering – Ikh Gun and Ayaga Lakes
Every autumn in early October, hundreds of Whooper Swans gather at Lakes Ayaga and Ikh-Gun of Gun-galuut Nature Reserve. They spend a few days singing and training their babies to fly. We say “The lucky sees the swan gathering”, it’s awesome to see those beautiful birds. more...

Crane Nesting Wetland – Tsengiin Burd
Ayaga wetland is a beautiful and rich wetland, a home for many species of animals and birds. The wetland is a wonderful complex of everything that a bird may need to live and breed. Many endangered and rare water birds also occur in Gun-Galuut, namely, Black Stork /Ciconia nigra/ is facing problems of extinction worldwide. It spends summers at Tsengiin Burd wetland of the NR peacefully. more...

Real Nomadic Lifestyle
The local nomads in Gun-Galuut are fabulous! They are the friendliest people that you will ever meet. They are real, they are good and they are honest! You can meet real nomads and visit their gers here. You can even stay with them for a few days to experience real nomadic culture. The nomads conserve the nature and take part in the tourism activities on the initiatives of local Gun-Galuut community association. They serve tourists with 15 services: horse/camel/yak rides, horse/camel/yak cart travels, guiding, renting boats & kayaks, nomadic family stay etc. more...

Historical Memorials
There are numerous significant historical remains and sites in amazing Gun-Galuut nature reserve including a magnificent Hunnu period (209 BC) deer stone, several ancient grave mounds, birthplace of the Father of Mongolian Contemporary Literature and the Lake Ikh-Gun stated as the Kharilt Lake in the Secret History of the Mongols - the biggest historical document on Great Genghis Khan and his life. Also Genghis Khan's Aurag city ruins at Kherlenii Khodoo Aral are only 3 hour drive from the reserve. These sites are great attractions for those who are interested in and respect Mongolian history and adventure lovers.