Tenzin Chodon
The world’s largest national park has no permanent human residents. Here, access is strictly regulated, and the landscape is dominated by ice sheets, long fjords, and wide stretches of Arctic tundra.
This park has no roads, marked trails, or established campsites. Entirely north of the Arctic Circle, it is typically reached by bush plane or through multi-day travel across unmarked wilderness.
While Sossusvlei attracts most visitors, the park’s northern gravel plains and the Naukluft Mountains are quieter. The setting is defined by extreme aridity, massive rock formations, and vast open space.
Sarek contains six of Sweden’s thirteen highest peaks and close to 100 glaciers. With no clear routes, it requires strong wilderness navigation skills.
Located in the remote Kimberley region, Purnululu is best known for the Bungle Bungle Range. Its distance from major cities, along with seasonal restrictions, keeps visitor numbers lower.
Sangay's geography ranges from tropical rainforests to three volcanoes. Difficult access and heavy rainfall discourage casual tourism, leaving large areas comparatively undisturbed.
Set in Mongolia’s far west, this park protects the country’s five highest peaks. It lies in a remote border zone, where most human encounters are limited to semi-nomadic herding communities.
Kluane includes Mount Logan, Canada’s highest peak, and a vast interior icefield. With limited road access, most visitors stay on a few perimeter trails rather than venture deep into the park.
Bhutan’s daily tourism fee naturally limits visitor numbers. The park covers multiple climate zones and supports protected wildlife, including blue sheep and the snow leopard, in mountain habitats.
Milford Sound draws the bulk of visitors, but southern fjords, such as Dusky Sound, have no road access. The landscape is shaped by dense rainforest and steep glacial valleys with minimal footfall.