THE LEGACY OF CHINGGIS KHAAN

Tour code: AD-CH12

The year 2006 marks the 800th anniversary of the establishment of the Great Mongol Empire. In 1206, the 42-year old chieftain Temuujin was conferred the title of the ChinggisKhaan, the Universal Ruler  to govern the largest land empire in the history of the mankind. This overland adventure, takes you through dozens of sites across the Khentii province, where ChinggisKhaan was born and which became the heart of the great empire. You will camp at one of the two largest rivers, Kherlen and Onon, heroines of many epic tales, and travel through forests of larch, cedar, birch and fir trees, where Temuujin used to hunt and fight. You shall explore the ruins of the hidden monastery, visit the sacred Mount BurkhanKhaldun revered by ChinggisKhaan, and enjoy the natural hot spas.

TRIP ITINERARY:

Day 1: Ulaanbaatar

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to hotel. City tour covering a visit to the National History Museum. The museum contains a unique collection of traditional costumes and intricate jewelry of different ethnic groups of Mongolia. Traditional performance in the evening.  (L.D)

Day 2: KhukhNuur / Khentii Province

Morning visit to the Gandan Monastery to view the majestic 20 ton statue of MigjidJanraiseg (Avalokiteshvara), adorned by gold and jewels. Return to hotel, prepare for the outdoor adventure. The group is divided into subgroups and each subgroup is provided with a 4×4 vehicle manned by a friendly experienced driver. The expedition heads for the first camping site at the Lake KhukhNuur. (this day journey is 235km.). Overnight in tents.

Day 3: Lake Khangal

Khangal Lake is located at 1326m above sea level , length is 2 km fresh water resource. Overnight at tent  in Lake Khangal. (230 km.). ( B.L.D )

Day 4: BaldanBreewen

Explore the ruins of the monastery (1774), which had, at its peak, housed 3,000 monks. The temple complex destroyed by Communist regime during  1937. Overnight stay in tent.( B.L.D )

Day 5: Dadal

Drive to Dadal, the legendary birthplace of ChinggisKhaan. Overnight in a ger camp. (this day journey is 215 km.). (B.L.D)

Day 6: GurvanNuur

Drive to the GurvanNuur Lakes.  View on ChinggisKhaan  monument.  Trek around the lakes, enjoy natural springs and spa.   Overnight  atger camp. ( B.L.D )

Day 7: River Ugalz

Drive to the River Ugalz. Camp near Batnorov village. (this day journey is165 km.).

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Day 8: Delgerkhaan

Drive to the Delgerkhaan village. Overnight stay in tent  at the River TsenheriinGol. ( this day journey is 190 km.). ( B.L.D )

Day 9: Khuduu Aral

Drive to the Khuduu Aral camp. Visit ChinggisKhaan’sMonument  and archaeological Musuem ,  AvargaBalgas which is ruin of Mongolian Empire Palace, stop by nomadic families. Overnight in a ger camp. (this day journey is 50 km.).   (B.L.D)

Day 10: Terelj

Explore Tsonjinboldog  complex, then move to the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. The Terelj National Park is tourist zone has number of  tourist camps . Opportunities for hiking and photo sessions in the environs of beautiful rocky mountains.Overnight at ger camp. (this day journey is 250 km). (B.L.D)

Day 11: Ulaanbaatar

Final day of the adventures. (80 km.). Arrive in capital city and transfer to hotel. Visit the BogdKhaan Palace Museum, a home of the last Khaan of Mongolia ,Govi cashmere factory shop.  Free time .( B.L.D )

Day 12: Departure

After breakfast depart to airport .

TRIP DETAILS:

-2 nights in hotels

-4 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