Tour code:AD-NA14
This adventure journey will take you across the Northern part of Mongolia. Explore the Blue Pearl of Asia, Lake Khuvsgul, is one of the deepest fresh water lakes left on the earth. Surrounded by magnificent mountain peaks and majestic forests, 136 km long and 36 km wide, more than 100 rivers and creeks feed the lake , it’s containing 2% of the global fresh water reserve . You will explore traversing splendid mountains, lush lakeside meadows and regal taiga forests, numerous aquatic insects, nine species of fish and habitat for many plants. You can see Tsaatan ethnic minority (reindeer herders) people’s life. Camping in colorful tents, lulled by the playful sounds of silver streams and warmed by the mesmerizing flames of the camp fire. The fairy tale quality of the trip is enhanced by visits to time-tested Buddhist temples. Our drivers and cooks equipped with outdoor equipment that is made for the type of adventure .
TRIP ITINERARY:
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to hotel. City tour covering the Gandan Monastery, the largest Buddhist Center of Mongolia, and the Zaisan Tolgoi War Memorial. Preparations for the adventure. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 2: Buregkhangai / Bulgan Province
Beginning of the enchanting journey. The group is divided into subgroups of 5-6 people and each subgroup is provided a 4×4 vehicle manned by a friendly experienced driver. The expedition heads for the first camping site on the shore in Zaidam lake , exploring around the lake area. Overnight in tents. (this day journey is 250 km). ( B.L.D )
Day 3: Mount Togoo Uul / Bulgan Province
On the way Mount Togoo we stop over Bulgan Province visit to Museum. Uran Togoo mount is a national protected area and it was burn out 20-25K year ago, 500-600m diameter , 100m depth. Camp near Volcanoes of Togoo Uul .Overnight in tent. Flies in this area can be intensely irritating . (this day journey is 190 km). ( B.L.D )
Day 4: Tosontsengel / Khuvsgul Province
Drive to Tosontsengel sum , this sum been known to foreigners as an overnight stop midway way between Ulanbator to Khuvsgul lake . Tosontsengel may impress you with its conifers houses green farmland .We passing by Ikh Uul village .Stay overnight in tent on bank of Selengi river . (this day journey is 170 km). ( B.L.D )
Day 5: Khatgal / Khuvsguld Province
Start the exploration of the spectacular Lake Khuvsgul. The lake is second voluminous fresh water lake in the Asia . You optionally travel by boat , ride horse, yak, bicycle , and fishing . Overnight stay in ger camp . (170 km.).
Day 6: Jankhai / Khuvsgul Province
Drive along the lake shores, go through Jankhai height , on the height has Shaman huts. Some of the members of this Darhad small community are traditionally very strong shaman healers, and in the evening we will join them as they perform a shamanic ritual next to the lake. This day journey is 30 km. Overnight in ger camp. ( B.L.D )
Day 7: Tsaatan (Reindeer People) Settlements/ Khuvsguld Province
Drive to the Tsaatan Settlements to get acquaint with the unique lifestyle of reindeer herding tribes. The Tsaatan are part of Tuvan ethnic group which inhabits the Tuvan Republic of Russia . Overnight in ger camp. ( B.L.D )
Day 8: Lake Erhel / Bulgan Province
Continue the adventure, passing by the elegant “Deer stone” monuments, which dated back to the Bronze Age. North of Bulgan province is border of Russian Federation . Drive through coniferous tree forest several river . Therein most people lives in conifers house no much gers .Overnight stay in tent near Delger river . (this day journey is 110 km). ( B.L.D )
Day 9: River Teel / Bulgan Province
We rafting through river Eg including cars. Eg river in north-central Mongolia. This river is fisherman’s dream place plenty of fishes can see or catch. Clear water and the banks are easy walking range in size from 40 to 120 feet wide.
Overnight stay in tent on Eg river . (this day journey is 220 km.). (B.L.D )
Day 10: River Zuuhii / Selenge province
Drive through downhill of Selenge river and colorful flowery field . Stop over in Hkangal sum visit supermarket and charge the fuel . Overnight stay in tent on the River Zuuhii . (this day journey is 180 km.) (B.L.D )
Day 11: Monastery Amarbayasgalant / Selenge Province
Drive to the Amarbayasgalant Monastery .Originally, Amarbayasgalant Monastery consisted of over 40 temples built on the special terrace, surrounded by a wall, measuring 207×175 m. Only 28 temples now remain Its construction expresses the planning features of the Mongolian national architecture and engineering solutions are very original. One of the interesting solutions is routing of roof water through the inside of four columns, under the floor, through stone grooves and away from the Tsogchin temple.
See Buddha statue in the hill .Overnight stay in ger camp. (this day journey is 120 km.). ( B.L.D )
Day 12: Dugana Khad\ Tuv Province
The scenery is spectacular a unique formation of the Nature-temple shaped huge rock called Dugana, in the picturesque meadow valley of Erdene forest mountain, which is the end of Khentii mountains Trek and photo sessions.
Overnight stay in a ger camp. (this day journey is 270 km.). ( B.L.D )
Day 13: Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in the UB city check in the hotel Visit the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, a home of the last Khaan of Mongolian. Free time . Overnight in a hotel. (this day journey is 110 km.).
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Day 14. Departure
After breakfast depart to airport.
TRIP DETAILS:
-2 nights in hotels
-5 nights in ger camps
-6 nights in tents
-Authentic Mongolian and international cuisines
-Visits to nomadic families
-Hiking, camel and horse riding rain deer opportunities
-Excursions to selected museums and traditional performances
