Joyful Adventure in Khangai Region Tour

Transfer to the hotel. Unpack and rest in the hotel. Short city tour with Gandan Monastery, the National Museum of Mongolia, which represents Mongolian Culture starting from Stone Age to the 21st century and Buddhism, and Sukhbaatar Square (also known as Chingis Khaan Square). (L/D)

Start our trip towards Kharkhorin - the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. There’s almost nothing left from this great capital of the world, but in 1586, under the rule of King Avtai Sain, the Erdene-Zuu Monastery was built at the site of the ruins of ancient Kharkhorin. The Erdene-Zuu – means Hundred of Treasures was again destroyed during the Stalinist purges of the 1930s, but there are still various Buddhist statues, works of art, religious instruments, and even Tsam religious dance masks at the monastery. There are an amazing 108 stupas surrounding the monastery. (B/L/D)

Drive towards Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake National Park. We will drive via Tsetserleg town and arrive at the lake in the evening. The volcanic area around the lake is certainly the highlight of nature and the lake is one of the beautiful lakes of Mongolia. The lake, birdlife, and mountains are protected within the 73000-hectare Khorgo -Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake National Park. We will hike to the Khorgo volcano crater and visit interesting caves in its vicinity. Also, there are ample opportunities for fishing, swimming, hiking, watching domestic yaks. (B/L/D)

Further from the lake we enter the mountainous area of Khangai Nuruu mountain range and cross Solongot mountain - pass. Head to Telmen Lake passing by Tosontsengel town. At the lake, you are able to walk around or hike up to the mountains. Short horse riding session. (B/L/D)

Continue our driving to Khar Lake - Lake Black - another wonder of natural beauty which occupies 40 sq. km area surrounded by magic sandhills. You will be impressed by the natural site: different kinds of landscape are harmonized into one natural scenery: sandhills, mountains, green forest, and several lakes and rivers. Camel riding experience and a visit to camel breeding family. Spend the rest of the day while enjoying the lake. (B/L/D)

Drive to Uliastai, the central town of Zavkhan province. Visit a local museum to learn the history and culture of the people. Rest in local hotel. (B/L/D)

Take a flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Depending on the flight time, short city tour, or cultural performance of traditional arts in the evening. Farewell dinner together. (B/L/D)

Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport or Train station and depart Mongolia. (B)