This trip takes you to the beautiful area of Arkhangai province, which locates along the northern part of Khangai mountain range. Mongolian nomadic lifestyle is a combination of Nomadic pastorals and civilization. Mongolians keep their nomadic lifestyle for centuries and still move all year around finding the fertile pasture for the livestock. So it is obviously interesting to see how they tend to their herds of livestock in Mongolian extreme climate, how they produce dairy products, which are main part of Mongolians' food and how they still use the Ger as their favorite dwelling.
Beforing starting this trip you should know some interesting facts about the places you are going to visit. Karakorum city was established in IV-IX century and in 1220 great Genghis Khan declared it as a capital city of his Empire. Since that time many other Mongolian Khans considered and used Karakorum as a capital of their Empire. Today here left many interesting sites like turtle shaped rock, big stupas and ruins of the city.
Erdenezuu (Hundred Treasures) was the first Buddhist monastery, established in 1586 on the initiative of Abtai Sain Khan at Karakorum. The monastery has rectangular shaped perimeter wall, 420 meters long and with wide sides, 108 stupas and over 10 temples. Today Erdenezuu monastery still retains much of its former glory and remains most religious objects.
Enormous Taihar chuluu is a steep-sided pinnacle of granite, that is 25 m high, almost impossible to climb. It is weird rock formation that rising abruptly from the flat grassland of the Tamir river.
Khorgo uul is a dead volcano, which was active 8000 years ago. The volcano is in 2240 meters of altitude and lies east of the Terhiin Tsagaan Lake. One of the most interesting sights of the Khorgo is the Basalt-Ger, which lies on the south side and the height of some stone Gers is up to 1.7 m.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, transfer to Hotel, sightseeing in the city: visit Gandan monastery, Museum of National History and the Museum of Natural History.
(L) (D)
Day 2:
Hiking around the Mongol Els sand dunes/visiting a nomadic family in Elsen Tasarhai - a picturesque combination of rocky mountains, sand dunes, lovely streams and green meadows.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 3:
In the morning drive to Karakorum to visit Legendary Erdene Zuu Monastery from the 16th century and its surroundings: the ruins of Tumen Amgalant Palace of Ogoodei Khaan and the Turtle monuments. Then drive to Taikhar Stone - a strange rock with many ancient inscriptions. Ger camp.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 4:
Drive to Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake and Khorgo Volcano in Khorgo-Terkh National Park in the Central Mongolia. See the river Chuluut canyon and 100 branched tree on the way. Rest, short hiking around the ger camp.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 5:
Free day in the beautiful National Park, optional hiking, horse riding, fishing, wild life viewing, walk to Khorgo volcanic mountain and Lake Terkh, visit interesting natural sites.
(B) (L)
Day 6:
Drive to Karakorum the ancient capital, enjoy the natural beauty, get at Ger Camp.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 7:
Visit the Khoshoo Tsaidam Monuments from the Turkic period and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Central Mongolia.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 8:
Drive toward Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park, where the Takhi wild horses graze peacefully with other wild animals. Ger camp overnight.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 9:
Drive to Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve via Ulaanbaatar, view the wildlife and ger camp overnight.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 10:
Transfer to our partner nomadic family iliving by the Kherlen River.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 11-13:
Staying with nomads and learning Mongolians way of life: horse riding, wild life viewing, milking goat and cow, producing dairy products in traditional ways, etc.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 14:
Drive to Ulaanbaatar, sightseeing in city or shopping, traditional folklore performance in the evening.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 15:
Transfer to the airport after breakfast.
(B)
2006 Tour dates: May 16-30, June 3-17, June 24-08, July 15-29, Aug 5-19, Aug 21-04, Sept 6-20, Sept 23-07.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
2 persons: $1598;
3-5 persons: $1409;
6 and more persons: $1163.
1 free space for every 16 PAX! Children of family trip get discounts. Courier bringing min 6 pax will enjoy great discounts! Early booking discounts are available!
Included in the price:
- Accommodation in double occupancy in hotel, ger camps;
- Guiding and interpreting service;
- Renting transport + driver with petrol, lubricants, maintenance;
- All meals according to the itinerary (all kinds of drinks are on your own);
- Sightseeing and cultural show admissions according to the itinerary;
- Entrance fees for protected areas and national parks;
- All expenses like horse riding etc at the nomadic family;
- Return ticket confirmation.
Not included: Visa cost, International Airfare, Travel insurance.
Note: Single supplement ($240) available.
Also see tour packages in:
Asia
Mongolia
Cultural Journey
Volcano Tours
Email it to a friend:
Click here to email this vacation to a friend
|
