Tour code: TR-IT14
Mongolia has one of the last remaining nomadic cultures in the world that has little changed over the centuries. Even now nomadic people using yak as transportation when they move one place to another in every season . This tour takes you to lake Ugii, hot spring , central part of mountain range , small caves and rock cliff. Explore magnificent Erdene Zuu monastery temples with grand examples of Buddhist iconography dating back to the 16th century. Visit archeological excavation sites of Kharakhorum ruins. You will visit nomadic families and you learn a lot from our unique culture and lifestyle. Our drivers and cooks equipped with outdoor equipment that is made for the type of adventure
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to hotel. City tour including a visit to the Gandan Monastery to view the impressive 20 ton statue of Migjid Janraiseg (Avalokiteshvara), adorned by gold and jewels, followed by a visit to the National History Museum, Chinggis Square and Parliament house . Traditional performance in the evening. (L.D.)
Day 2: Lake Ugii /Arkhangai province
Drive to the Lake Ugiin Nuur. The lake is 35 sq. km large a home of numerous species of fish, including pikes and perches , cranes , ducks , swans. You have opportunity to ride horse Overnight stay in ger camp. ( this day journey is 320km). (B.L.D)
Day 3: Taikhar Rock / Ar Khangai province
Drive to Taikhar rock and stopover in Tsetserleg town. This town is ringed by scenic mountains, has lovely little temple next to main square . This day you will inspect the enormous Taikhar rock formation .Stay overnight at ger camp.(this day journey is 179km) (B.L.D )
Day 4-8 River Tamir / Ar Khangai province
Take yak cart trekking towards north of Tamir river through the beautiful mountain Khangai forest for 20-25 km .Stay overnight in tent . Visit to nomadic herder family explore traditional life style , taste mere’s milk .(B.L.D)
Day 9: Taikhar Rock / Arkhangai province
Drive to back Taikhar Rock, Relax and free time. ( 100km ) Stay overnight at ger camp. (B.L.D)
Day 10: Hot spring Tsenkher / Ar Khangai province
There are in Arkhangai many old volcanos, which explains the presence of this hot water source that flows all year long at 1860 metres (1,16 mile) above the sea level in the sum of Tsenkher. Hot spa of Tsenkher Rashaan is located in beautiful natural scene and scalding 65-90 degree C with stench of sodium carbonate, sulfate, fluorite, hydrogen sulfide . Stay overnight at ger camp. (B.L.D)
Day 11: Kharakhorum city / Uvur Khangai
Departure for Kharakhorum. Explore magnificent Erdene Zuu Monastery temples with grand examples of Buddhist iconography dating back to the 16th century. Visit archeological excavation sites of Kharakhorum ruins and Museum. Overnight in a ger camp. ( this day journey is 119km )( B.L .D)
Day 12: Khugnu Khan Mountain / Bulgan province
Drive to the Mount Khugun Khaan. This mountain is common in woody plants, such as poplar, pine forest, elm, willow, retina, straw bushy plant species. Walking through the splendor gratin mountain to visit ruins of Uvgun Monastery. Overnight in a ger camp. (B,L,D)
Day 13:Ulanbator
After breakfast drive to UB city, check in hotel, . Visit the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, a home of the last Khaan of Mongolia ,Gobi cashmere factory shop. (B.L.D )
Day 14 : Departure.
After breakfast depart to airport.
TRIP DETAILS:
-2 nights in hotels
-6 nights in ger camps
-5 nights in tents
-Authentic Mongolian and international cuisines
-Visits to nomadic families
-Hiking, camel and horse riding opportunities
-Excursions to selected museums and traditional performances
