The Untamed Homeland of Chinggis Khaan

The sacred Khentii Mountains rise dramatically across northeastern Mongolia, forming one of the country’s most spectacular and ecologically rich landscapes.

Known as the ancestral homeland of Genghis Khan, the mountains contain numerous sites connected to the early history of the Mongol Empire. Dense forests, alpine meadows, rivers, wetlands, and untouched wilderness create a paradise for nature lovers and adventurous travelers.

The vast Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area covers more than 1.2 million hectares and shelters an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, including moose, elk, brown bears, lynx, wolves, musk deer, sable, and over 250 species of birds.

Accessible primarily by horseback or hiking, the remote interior of the region offers one of Mongolia’s last true wilderness experiences.

Hidden among the mountains lies the historic Gunjiin Sum Monastery, an atmospheric ruined monastery surrounded by pristine forests and sacred landscapes.

Mongol Daguur Strictly Protected Area protects one of the world’s last great temperate grassland ecosystems and forms part of an internationally protected reserve shared with Russia and China.

This extraordinary wilderness is famous for its immense open steppe, migratory birds, wetlands, and rare wildlife. The reserve shelters endangered species including the great bustard, relict gull, whooper swan, and mandarin duck, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers.

Large populations of Mongolian gazelles roam freely across the plains, alongside wolves, foxes, roe deer, and numerous other species adapted to the endless steppe environment.

Situated in Mongolia’s remote eastern frontier, Numrug Strictly Protected Area is one of the country’s most biologically diverse protected regions.

Unlike the open grasslands typical of eastern Mongolia, Numrug features lush valleys, forested mountains, rivers, and rich wetlands influenced by Manchurian ecosystems.

The reserve is home to rare species found nowhere else in Mongolia, including Ussurian moose, hooded cranes, black-naped orioles, wild boar, brown bears, lynx, and numerous rare reptiles and amphibians.

Its pristine wilderness and extraordinary biodiversity make Numrug one of Mongolia’s most rewarding destinations for serious nature enthusiasts and photographers.