Hustai National Park, situated 100km southwest of Ulaanbaatar, is renowned for its abundant wildlife--most notably the Takh, ancestor of the modern horse.

Takhi are wild, free-ranging animals that spend the heat of the day resting out of site in birch forests. When cooler, the animals venture down to the floor of the valley to drink and graze. In summer, the Takhi may take shelter as early as 10am and recommence feeding as late as 8pm. As such, sightings cannot be assured outside of early morning or early evening. If visiting in summer, we urge you to contact MACNE prior to your visit to find out about current Takh behaviour.

If you have your own vehicle, you can reach the park by heading west out of Ulaanbaatar and following the sealed road towards Kharkhorin. After 80 to 90 km you will see a Hustai National Park sign on the left. Turn left off the main road and follow the dirt road flanked by telephone poles for a final 10km to reach the administration buildings at the entrance of the park.

If you plan on taking a taxi, it is recommended to negotiate a price with a driver before starting your journey. Given the current cost for a taxi per kilometre is 250 Tg, you should not pay more than US$25 for a one-way journey. You do not need to compensate the taxi driver for his/her return journey. It is likely your driver will be happy to return to collect you.

Most tour companies, hotels and guesthouses in Ulaanbaatar can organise excursions to Hustai National Park. A detour to see the Takhi or go horse riding can easily be incorporated into a day trip to Kharkhorin and Erdene Zuu Monastery.

MACNE also operates a daily bus service to the park, and you can be collected from your hotel or a central location within Ulaanbaatar. Bookings are essential. For prices and booking please call MACNE at 318 000.

If you are interested in spending a couple of days exploring the park's many attractions, fully equipped and comfortable gers are available on site.

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