Tsetse Gun

photo near Tsetsegun of mountain ranges

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  • Altitude (in meters)
  • Nearest City
  • Country
  • Difficulty
  • Permit
  • 2268
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • Mongolia
  • easy
  • not necessary

Tsetse Gun - Frequently Asked Questions

TseTseGun is not a difficult hike, but a long hike and make sure you manage timing and water supply.

↗️ Starting Point in GoogleMaps ↗️

Hiking Trails

Start from the Gercamp in Tsaisan and walk up the hill. prepare some offline map to head towards Tsetse Gun.

Records of this Peak

Highest peak in the immediate surroundings of Ulaanbaatar.

Permit Requirement

no

Base Camp / Sleeping on the Mountain

There is no Basecamp per se. Just stay in Ulaanbaatar, take a taxi to the Gercamp in the morning and hike up to Tsetsegun. Just make sure you will be back well before it gets dark!

Do you need a mountain guide?

guided recommended

Where is the Peak Located (google maps link)

↗️ Mountain Peak in GoogleMaps ↗️

Description of this Peak and hike to go to the summit

South of Ulaanbaatar, hike up the mountains from the Ger camp. The peak can be reached in about 2 hours from the Ger camp. The trail through the forest can be in bad condition, especially after rain it can be very muddy. Be aware of that!

The Unfriendly Aspects of this Peak....

A bit remote and if you hurt your ankle, you might be on your own for a while as some areas and during certain times, there are very few tourists in the area.

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