Bogd Khan Mountain, 2261m, overlooking Ulanbaatar city just 30 minutes away. It’s the most hiked mountain here, with several trails through pine forests, streams, and moss covered boulders. This is my first trip to Mongolia and my first hike here. I was fortunate to be able to return several times later, experiencing its beauty during different seasons. Each season draws hikers with different intentions, each season offers something different.
We decided to start early to enjoy the best moments, and early sunlight too since it’s summer! At 6.30am, we arrived at the trail head at Zaisan, the prestigious town in UB, to witness the sun peeping through the horizon. Couldn’t wait for sunrise, it’s so cold out in the open! The trail started on tamac route. Once we arrived at the stream and across the bridge, the landscape transformed, and we are quickly brought into the magical pine forests
After this first visit, we returned at least another five times? Or maybe more. Each time we tried something different. Each time we had different photos too!
Here’s some from our first hike!
And true enough, a view of the forests at our feet!
