Description:
This trip includes Khustai National Park to see pure wild horses, Ancient Capital of Mongolian Empire, Karakorum, Waterfall and Mountain Monastery as well as Lake Ugii Nuur National Park.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Chinggis Khaan International Airport | ||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight. | ||||
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1
City Tour
Our guide and driver will pick you up from the airport/train station. Then head out to the hotel for refreshment and putting all the luggage staff in the hotel. Then continue our exploration of the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar. First destination is Gandantegchilen monastery, one of the biggest monasteries in Mongolia, where you will see 26.5 meter high statue of a deity. This is the best place to experience Mongolian Buddhism. After the monastery we will drive directly to National History Museum, where you will have a great opportunity to have wide variety of knowledge about Mongolian history. In evening, we will have a real folk performance in the drama theatre. After enjoying unique performances including throat singing and contortion, you will have a fine dinner. Overnight in a hotel.
2
Khustai National Park
In the morning, we will drive out to Mongol Nomadic where we will experience real nomadic way of life. At Mongol Nomadic, we will have traditional cultural show. After lunch at Mongol Nomadic, we will head to Khustai national park, land of reintroduction of the Mongolia wild horses Takhi. We will visit the park and see the wild horses and other wildlife such as the red deer if lucky enough. In the evening, we will be transferred to our ger camp. Stay overnight in tents.
3
Kara Korum Ancient Capital
We travel to Kara Korum city which was the ancient capital of Mongolia Empire. Visit the legendary Erdene Zuu monastery and local museum. Stay overnight in ger camp
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Kara Korum-Waterfall – Tovkhon Monastery
In the morning, we will travel through the beautiful Orkhon Valley National Park, UNESCO’s culture heritage site, to reach the waterfall. This 24m high waterfall is one of the highlights of the Orkhon Valley. This place is also the home of many nomadic families and grazing yaks and other animals. We will hike around to lava stone gorges of the Orkhon River. we will hike or horse ride up to Tovkhon Buddhist monastery located on the top of the mountain scenery. This Monastery is related to Zanabazar the first Mongolian Buddha. We will visit the temple and its restored sites and hear the story of Mongolian Buddhism.Hiking to down and transfer to camping place. Stay overnight camping in tents enjoying the beauty of nature.
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Lake Ugii Nuur National Park
In the morning, we will travel to lake Ugii, a wonderful place for bird life and also renowned for fishing. We can do some hiking or treking. Stay overnight at shore of like.
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Travel back to Ulaanbaatar
Today we will travel back to Ulaanbaatar city. We will take some short breaks to enjoy from different terrains and landscape. In the evening, you are transferred to your accommodation.
Jonathan Howking –
I had an incredible time in Mongolia with my family. Such a nice country and such nice people. I will definitely travel with this company again to travel more in Mongolia