Just in the border area of Bulgan, Ovorkhangai and Tuv provinces is the Khugnu Khan Mountains. This is a picturesque area with mountains, forests, steppes, Gobi-type desert and mineral water sources all in one location. (called also Elsen Tasarkhai) Khugnu Tarny Monastery has two parts, an upper and a lower part.
What is of interest is that the monastery belongs to three different times of Buddhism in Mongolia-ancient, middle and late.
Prince Bishrelt of the former Tusheet Khan Aimag founded the monastery at the beginning of the 17th century.
Next time Zanabazar dedicated to this Monastery to one of his teachers, Erdenetsorj. It was built in 1670-1680 It was destroyed during the war of Galdan Boshigt, a fighter opposed to Manchurian domination of Mongolia.
Last time after the democratic movement in 1990 restoration the temples led by the Granddaughter of the monks who were living at the monastery when it was destroyed.
Things you can do:
- Horse riding
- Camel riding
- Visiting nomadic family
- Bird watching
Travel tip:
If you are visiting Khugnu khan mountain national park, consider combining it with a visit to "Tuvkhun monastery" at the same time.