Day 1. Arrive in
Ulaanbaatar. Short city tour. Gandan monastery and the Museum of National
history. Prepare for the trip. Hotel.
Day 2. Drive to famous Amarbayasgalant monastery. Excursion through the
monastery. Located at the foot of Burenkhaan mountain close to the city Erdenet,
Amarbaysgalant or "monastery of tranquil felicity”, is one of the largest and
most important monasteries in Mongolia. Built between 1727 and 1736 with more
than 40 temples in honor of Zanabazar, the first Bogd Gegeen, it is one of the
very few monasteries to have partly escaped the destruction of 1937, after which
only the buildings of the central section remained. The entire contents: the
tankas, statues and manuscripts were looted by the Communists or hidden until
more fortunate times. Restoration work began in 1988 and now Amarbayasgalant
monastery shows great stylistic unity. Ger camp or Tented camp.
Day 3. Pass Erdenet city and Bulgan provincial center. Heading to the
Khuvsgul lake we will have overnight stop at the middle way. Opportunities of
meating local people and nomad families during this driving day. Tented camp.
Day 4-5-6. Overnight at Moron town and next day arrive at Khuvsgul lake.
Magnificent Khuvsgul lake- itself is one of the natural wonders of the world
covering area of 2.760 km2. This is land of taiga forest, crystal-clear lakes,
icy streams and lush grass. Magnificent surroundings will make our 2 nights
stay enjoyable. Walking along the lake shore and hiking in vicinity areas. Ger
camp or tent.
Day 7-9. Leave Khuvsgul and drive to Terkhiin tsagaan lake passing
through Shine Ider village. An astonishingly beautiful freshwater lake
surrounded by extinct volcanoes at an altitude of 2.060 m. The lake is 16 km
wide and 10 m deep with its deepest point at 28 meters and over 20 kilometers in
length. It has lovely sandy shores and enough warm water good for swimming. The
area offers great adventure for visitors with its caves, mountain cliffs and
Khorgo volcano creater. Explore the lake and the volcano creater. Horse riding
experience. Tented camp.
Day 10. Tsetserleg town in Arkhangai province. Local museum with
interesting exhibits. Tented camp.
Day 11. Arrive in Kharkhorin. Ancient capital city Kharkhorin was founded
in 1220 in the legendary Orkhon river valley. It was from there that Mongol
Empire governed, until Khubilai Khaan, grandson of Chingis Khaan, moved the city
to Beijing. On the ruins of Kharkhorin, in 1586, was built Erdene –zuu monastery
which is surrounded by monumental walls with 108 stupas. The monastery is kept
till nowadays and it is considered as one of the leading religious centers of
Mongolia.
Visit to Erdene –zuu monastery and the local market of art cratfs and antique
items. Ger camp or tented camp.
Day 12. Drive to Tuvkhun monastery. Tuvkhun Monastery is located at the
peak of Tuvkhun Mountain (2300 m), served for several centuries as a meditative
and artistic retreat. It owes much of its significance to the fact that it was
originally established as the studio of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar, founder of the
Mongolian school of religious art, whose masterful bronze Buddhas have gained
worldwide recognition. Tuvkhun also bears witness to the Buddhist meditative
tradition, as the site includes two caves used by lamas for secluded
meditation.Hiking up to the mountain top to explore the monastery. Continue to
drive and arrive at the Orkhon waterfall. Ger camp or Tented camp.
Day 13. Drive to the south towards the Gobi. Overnight stop at Ongi and
Saikhan ovoo area of Middle Gobi province. Ongiin hiid monastery, a small
mountainous area with the sites of remains of ruined old monasteries. Once the
monastery has served as a midway point for Buddhist pilgrimages going to holy
Tibet. Ger camp or tented camp.
Day 14. Khongor sand dunes. The sand dunes of Khongor are known as the «
singing sands » and they extend for 180 km and at some places they are 80m
high.These spectacular dunes are bordered by lush green vegetation supported by
a small river Khongoriin gol. Walking and Sliding at the dunes. Visit
camelbreeding family and experience 1 hour camelriding. Ger camp or tented camp.
Day 15. Yoliin Am valley in Gobi gurvan saikhan mountain. Yol valley is
formated by two hiogh rock walls a big glacier on the ground kept frozen during
a hot summer days. It has breathtaking dramatic scenery and without doubt is one
of the beautiful places of the country. Hiking along the valley and reach up the
icy glacier. Visit natural museum of localities. Ger camp or tented camp.
Day 16. Arrive in Middle gobi at Baga gazriin chuluu area - this is
another granite rock formation in the middle of the steppe plains. Five km away,
the highest peak 1768 meters in the area; Baga Gazariin Uul mountain will take
about 5 hours to climb. Leisure time for rock climbing and hiking activities.
Ger camp or Tented camp.
Day 17. Arrive in
Ulaanbaatar.Hotel.
Day 18. Free activities for personal exploration. Shopping. Cultural
performance. Farewell dinner. Hotel.
Day 19. Depart Ulaanbaatar.
Services included in the cost:
Accommodation: Hotel***,* ger camp, tented camp
Guiding and interpreting service
Full board meals
Transport: vehicle 4x4 or minivan
Entrance fees to protected areas and national parks
Museums and cultural performance
Camping equipments
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Services not included in the cost:
International airfare
Personal equipments
Optional activity cost
Excess baggage charges
Single room supplement
Alcoholic drinks
Sleeping bag
Travel Insurance |
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