Gun Galuut Nature Reserve is a comparatively small area that covers 20,000 hectares, established in 2003 to protect the endangered species and their habitat.
You will be at the land of vast steppes will be seen meeting with the horizon, high mountains, rivers, lakes, and wetlands just after 2.5 to 3 hours driving on 113 km paved roads and 17 km earth road to the east of Ulaanbaatar.
Gun Galuut Nature Reserve is a relatively less-traveled area compared to the touristy national parks near Ulaanbaatar and suitable for nature lovers, wildlife lovers, and bird watchers.
The imposing Baits and Berh mountains are habitats for the big-horned wild mountain sheep Argali. Ikh-Gun and Ayaga Lakes, rivers, and the wetlands are home to globally threatened species of birds including Siberian white crane, white-naped crane, hooded crane, red falcon, black vulture, swan goose, black stork, and Asian pond heron, among other birds.
Currently, 63 mammal species, 81 bird species, 3 amphibians, and 38 fish species have recorded in the Gun Galuut Nature Reserve.
The overnight tour to Gun Galuut Nature Reserve can be combined with a visit to the huge statue of Genghis Khan and Gorkhi Terelj National Park.
Gun Galuut has an eco-friendly ger camp where you can experience the nomadic dwelling ger stay.
Except for wildlife and nature, hiking, horse riding, nomad family visit, rafting on the Kherlen River, and go fishing are the options.