Tour code: FS-CL10
Driving to pristine rivers, traversing splendid mountains, lush lakeside meadows and regal taiga forests . Mongolia offers one of the last wildernesses in Asia. Imagine camping in colorful tents, lulled by the playful sounds of silver streams and warmed by the mesmerizing flames of the camp fire. This tour including opportunity to see Kharakhorum is the ancient capital city of Mongolia.
There is plenty of water resplendent with colorful fish. The best time of the year to fish is from late August to November.
The major trophies are: Hucho Taimen a ferocious fish weighing 50 kg or more , Brachymystax Lenok , a Mongolian trout, and Grayling (Thymallus brevirostris).
Other major species are: Pike, Golden Carp, Sig, Amur Catfish, River Perch, Siberian Umber, Roach, Burbot, Ide and Bull Ide.
TRIP ITINERARY:
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to hotel. City tour including a visit to Gandan Monastery, the largest Buddhist Center of Mongolia, followed by a visit to the National History Musuem, Traditional performance in the evening. (L.D)
Day 2: Kharakhorum/ Uvur Khangai province
Drive to Kharakhorum city, 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.On the way stop over in Elsen Tasarhai sand dunes , overnight stay in a ger camp near Kharakhorum. (this day journey is 350 km).(B.L.D)
Day 3-7: River Chuluut/ Arkhangai province
Chuluut is a river flowing through the valleys of the Khangai Mountains in central Mongolia, and a tributary of the Ider River. It is 415 km long, the width at the mouth into the Ider river is 80 m, the maximum depth is 3 m. It is usually frozen from November to April.
Full day of fishing at Chuluut river. The peaceful environment offers a perfect opportunity to escape the tension of the city and just relax . Stay overnight in tent(B.L.D)
Day 8: Khugnu Khan/ Bulgan province
Drive to the Khugnu Khan mountain camp. This area is beautiful combination of sand and steppe , mountain . Trekking in 80 km long sand dunes. Authentic Mongolian cuisine served for dinner. Overnight in a ger camp. (B.L.D)
Day 9: Ulaanbaatar
Return to capital city and transfer to hotel. Visit to the Zaisan war memorial, followed by a visit to the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, a home of the last Khaan of Mongolia , Gobi factory store, Department store . (B.L.D)
Day 10: Departure.
After breakfast depart to airport .
TRIP DETAILS:
-2 nights in hotels
-2 nights in ger camps
-5 nights in tents
-Authentic Mongolian and international cuisines
-Visits to nomadic families
-Hiking and horse riding opportunities
-Excursions to selected museums and traditional performances
