Optional Visit: Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
If interested in attending an excursion to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park to take place the weekend preceding the Fluorine Forum (ie. 12-13 October), please contact AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Maria [email protected].
Approx. Itinerary
Saturday 12 October
- 09:00 Minibus departs Shangri-La Hotel in morning
- Visit the Chinggis Khaan Statue and museum
- Then onto the Terelj National Park where we will stay the night in a “ger” (traditional Mongolian nomadic dwelling; “yurt” is same but of Turkic language).
Sunday 13 October
- Guided hike through the National Park.
- Return to Shangri-La Hotel, Ulaanbaatar by the evening (about 90min drive)
- 16:00-17:00 Arrive Shangri-La Hotel.
- Conference starts next day Monday 14 October with the Welcome Reception in the evening.
The weather will be cold so please ensure you take appropriate clothing and footwear. The gers have en-suite bathrooms and there will be 2 persons per ger. Please note if the temperature drops below freezing, the en-suite bathrooms will not function and we will need to all share the bathroom in the main reception area of the camp site.
Timings are approximate and subject to change.
Exact costings of trip to be confirmed; advised to allow around US$250 to cover everything including dinner. Cash payment can be arranged at the time of the trip.
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
Located 55km north-east of Ulaanbaatar, this popular national park is characterised by picturesque alpine scenery. It offers great opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, swimming (in icy-cold water), rafting and horse riding.
The national park covers an area of 2,920 sq km. Although it extends across such a large area, it is only the 14th largest national park in Mongolia.
The Terelj River flows across the park, with much of the protected zone located to the north of the river. The Terelj settlement is located along the river and this region provides visitors with opportunities to shop and dine. This tourist area also provides opportunities to rent horses or camels for doing a more adventurous exploration of the area.
The park sits at an average altitude of 1,600m (5,249 ft), with Avkhan Mountain serving as the highest point at 2,664m (8,740 ft).
The forested park is home to an abundance of wildlife with some of the most popular including brown bear, boar, red deer, roe deer, foxes, and wolves. There are several types of predator bird species as well.
