Bogd Khan Mountain Hiking Day Trip: Tsetsee Gun Peak

Climb to the highest peak and walk through a monastery built in 1733

A private day trip from Ulaanbaatar to Bogd Khan Mountain, where you hike 3–4 hours through mixed forests and alpine meadows to Tsetsee Gun peak at 2256m, eat lunch with views of Siberian forest, then visit the ruins of Manzushir Monastery, originally built in 1733 and destroyed in the 1930s. The guide speaks English, German or Russian. Hotel pickup and trekking poles are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike Bogd Khan Mountain and visit monastery

• Meet with guide in Ulaanbaatar
• Drive to Manzushir Monastery ruins
• Hike 3-4 hours to Tsetsee Gun peak
• Have picnic lunch on the peak
• Return hike to monastery complex
• Visit renovated main temple museum
• See monastery ruins and stone terraces
• Return to Ulaanbaatar in late afternoon

The experience

The hike takes 3–4 hours on a trail of moderate difficulty, climbing through mixed forests and alpine meadows to reach Tsetsee Gun, the highest point of the Bogd Khan range. Bogd Khan Mountain marks the southern edge of the Siberian ecosystem and is a strictly protected natural park. The granite cliffs and views across the forest make the peak a natural place to stop for lunch. You'll eat on the summit with drinking water provided, then descend the same route.

After the hike, you visit Manzushir Monastery, which was built in 1733 and heavily damaged during anti-religion campaigns in the 1930s. The main temple building has been recently renovated and now functions as a museum. You'll also see sections of shattered walls, stone foundations, terraces and niches carved into the cliffs. The site sits on the edge of the mountain range, so the walk through it connects the high-altitude hike to the monastery's history in one trip.

Your guide meets you at your hotel in Ulaanbaatar and drives you to the trailhead at the monastery ruins, where the hike begins. Trekking poles are provided. The full day runs 7–9 hours from pickup to drop-off, with the return to the city in late afternoon.

What’s included

• Private transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a live guide in English, German or Russian.
• trekking poles and support staff.
• lunch and drinking water on the peak.
• admission to Bogd Khan Natural Park and Manzushir Monastery.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (14 to 70 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 1

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mongolia Trekking

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, German or Russian, so you can follow the commentary comfortably in your language. A private tour means the pace and timing stay flexible around your fitness level and interests on the mountain.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Russian.

How difficult is the hike to Tsetsee Gun peak?

The trail is moderate difficulty, climbing 3–4 hours through mixed forests and alpine meadows to reach 2256m. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The hike is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or if you're pregnant.

What is Manzushir Monastery and what will I see there?

Manzushir Monastery was built in 1733 and destroyed during anti-religion campaigns in the 1930s. The main temple has been renovated and now serves as a museum. You'll also see shattered walls, stone foundations, terraces and niches carved into the cliffs around the site.

What's included in the day trip?

The tour includes private transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off, a live guide in English, German or Russian, trekking poles, lunch and drinking water on the peak, and admission to the monastery complex and natural park.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

Your guide picks you up from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar in the morning. The full day runs 7–9 hours including the drive, hike, lunch and monastery visit, with return to the city in late afternoon.

Is there a minimum group size or age requirement?

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. The minimum age is 14 years old.