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Duration:
15 days /
14 nights
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nights in hotel in UB
• 12 nights in tented
Covered distance by land:
appr.2200 km
Route:
UB - Amarbaysgalant monastery - Khuvsgul Lake - Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake - Ogii lake -
Kharkhorin - Elsen tasarkhai - UB
Tour price:
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3-5 pax |
1230 eu |
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6-10 pax |
1180 eu |
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11-15 pax |
1090 eu
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| Mongolian golden circuit: Through the monasteries and lakes |
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Monasteries: Gandan monastery, Amarbayasgalant monastery, Zayiin Gegeen monastery, Erdene zuu monastery, Tovkhon monastery
Buddhism took firm root and adopted as official religion of Mongolia in the second half of 16th century. Tibetan lamas came in large number to organize systematic translation of religious literature into Mongolian, and this in turn greatly encouraged the growth of literacy amongst Mongols and the flourishing of Mongol culture. 5 year - old Zanabazar was proclaimed as highest incarnate lama in Mongolia and head of Mongolian Buddhism.He did much to cultivate buddhism and establishing monasteries and temples as well as devised new alphabet and was great artist and sculptor.
This cultural tour offers 15 days leisure holiday through country’s northern and central parts with visits to important monasteries of Mongolian Buddhist history. Relaxing days at beautiful freshwater lakes combined to make this spiritual tour more enjoyable.
Lakes: Khuvsgul
lake, Terkhiin tsagaan lake, Ogii lake
Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan: 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.
Ogii Nuur is a lake at 1.387 meters above sea level, which engages 27
sq.km of area. The lake offers charming view extending for far horizons. Usually
the lake has beautiful calming view with smooth waves, but it becomes impressive
when strong wind flows above the lake surface. The lake abounds various types of
fish and birds, which creates an incredible natural beauty. | |
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Day 1. Arrive in
Ulaanbaatar. City tour with visits to the National History Museum and the Gandan
monastery - the biggest Buddhist center of Mongolia. Welcome dinner and short
briefing on the upcoming tour. Hotel.
Day 2. Drive to Amarbaysgalant Monastery – one of the the largest
monastery of Mongolia, built in 17th century in the memory of the Bogdo Lama
Zanabazar- head of Mongolian religion. Located in the northern province Selenge,
the Monastery lies in beautiful surroundings good for walking. Tourist camp/ or
tented camp.
Day 3-5. Head to Khuvsgul lake. Pass through Erdenet city / Mongolia's 3d
largest city famous for its huge copper mine/ and Bulgan province. Late on the
4th day we will arrive in Huvsgul lake. Spend next day enjoying the 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. Walking along the lakeshore and hiking in vicinity areas. Tourist
camp/ or tented camp.
Day 6. Today our trip turns to the south towards Terkhiin Tsagaan lake.
Take an overnight stop at Shine Ider village. Overnight in tents.
Day 7-8. Arrive in Terkhiin Tsagaan lake - beautiful freshwater lake
surrounded by extinct volcanoes at an altitude of 2.060 meters above the sea
level. Explore the lake and its vicinity areas. Hike to Khorgo Uul volcano
(2.965m) from the northeast shore of the lake. Visit caves on the way. Tented
camp/ or mongolian ger.
Day 9. Drive to Tsetserleg town – a center of Arkhangai province. Visit
to the Zayan Gegeen Monastery and local Museum. Tented camp near Tsetserleg.
Day 10. Drive towards north and enter the “Orkhon valley culturel
landscape” as inscribed in the UNESCO World heritage list in 2004. Next 3 days
we will be navigate within this historcial landscape having a visit to its
famous sites as Tovkhon monastery, Kharkhorin Erdene zuu and Orkhon river. Hike
up to Tovkhon temple settled on the Shiveet mountain top. This is the place
where Zanabazar, the head and founder of Mongolian Buddhism, was creating his
famous art works such as the national script “soyombo” in XVI century. Now, the
temple has accepted as “the world precious heritage” by UNESCO. We can see the
symbolic rock formations, stone script and caves in surroundings. Tented camp.
Day 11. Drive to Kharkhorin- the symbolic ruins of Kharkhorin, the
capital of Mongolian Empire in the 13th century, and Erdene Zuu monastery are
situated in the vast valley of Orkhon river. Visit to the Erdene Zuu Monastery -
the first Buddhist center of Mongolia which was built in 1586 on the ruins of
Kharkhorin. The temples contain a valuable collection of Buddhist sculpture,
artwork and books. Tourist camp/ or tented camp.
Day 12. Drive to Ogii lake. Leisure day at the lake. There are more than
150 bird species noted at Ogii lake, thus facilitating wonderful opportunities
for birdwatching. You can walk, fish as well as enjoy boating which is offered
by local people. We offer 1 - hour horseriding for the benefit of local
horsemen. Tourist camp/ or tented camp.
Day 13. Driving back to UB. Transfer to hotel and have free time for
relaxing, or personal activity. Cultural performance in the evening. Hotel.
Day 14. Visit to the Bogd Khan Winter Palace Museum and Fine art museum.
Shopping in State department store and souvenir shops. Overnight in hotel.
Day 15. Transfer to the Airport. Depart from UB.
Services included in the cost:
Accommodation: Hotel***,* ger camp, tented camp
Guiding and interpreting service
Full board meals
Domestic flights
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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