Bulgan Uul
Булган уул
A granite mountain and forest reserve just north of Tsetserleg, with Buddhist images and scriptures painted on its cliffs. It makes a good half-day hike.
Bulgan Uul is a granite massif right beside the north side of Tsetserleg. Locals regard it as sacred, and its forested slopes are protected. The cliffs behind Zanabazar Museum carry painted Buddha images and inscriptions in Tibetan and Mongolian, a landmark of the town. Follow the trail past Galdan Zuu Temple and climb through larch forest to the ridge. The round trip takes about 3 to 4 hours. From the top you can see the Tamir Valley and the foothills of the Khangai Mountains, and wildflowers and marmots are common in summer. The trails are poorly marked, so hike with a companion or ask your guesthouse about a guide, and carry plenty of water. Do not climb during thunderstorms.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Galdan Zuu Temple
- Buyandelgeruulekh Monastery
- Zayain Gegeenii Süm Museum
- Khoid Tamir Deer Stone Site
- Jargalantyn Am Deer Stone Site