| CENTRAL MONGOLIA + LAKE KHUVSGUL |
 |
 |
 |
Itinerary name: CENTRAL MONGOLIA + LAKE KHUVSGUL  National Park Lake Khuvsgul - Most popular tourist site. About midway along border between Siberian Russia and Mongolia, in a gigantic stone bowl nearly 110km long and almost 40km wide, lies 3% of the all the fresh water on earth-Lake Khusgul. On the merits of magnitude alone the lake is renowned as one of the earth's one of the most impressive natural wonders. Karakorum ancient capital and Erdene Zuu monastery complex - The state of Mongols in the 13th century was among the most powerful of all in the world. Center of the empire was Karakorum city until Khuvilai Khaan decided to move his capital to Dadu or Beijing. After collapsing of Yuan dynasty Min state’s invaders sacked the city and massacred its inhabitants in 1388 and ruined it. Though Karakorum was partially reconstructed later, it was nevertheless eventually deserted. Horseback riding, hiking, bird watching, visit to local real nomadic family etc travel activities are possible. Day1. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar On arrival at the “Chinggis Khaan” international airport in Ulaanbaatar, the capital and biggest city of Mongolia, you will be picked up by our company’s guide and transferred to hotel. After first Mongolian lunch we will visit to Main Squire for take photos with Chinggis Khaan’s monument and other Mongolian historical man's. Then we will see National History Museum. In the evening we will invite you to enjoy Mongolian traditional and our arranged feast for you. It will be great surprise for them. In the evening we will show our culture which is traditional folk music concert in biggest group’s hall. Overnight in Ulaanbaatar. Day2. Fly to North Mongolia. /1.5 hour/ Uushig Deer stone site and reach in the National Park. /150 km/ Early morning, you will be transferred to the airport for an hour flight to the North Mongolia . After you landed in Murun town which is provincial center of Khuvsgul province, our local staff will pick you up at the local air strip and, after breakfast time, you will be driven to the Uushig Deer stone site. Before we head to Uushig deer stone site, we will have small interesting tour of Murun town. Firstly we will visit a museum of Murun town. Then we will visit to local food market. You can buy some useful things from here. After lunch time, you we will drive to Lake Khuvsgul which is the deepest fresh water lake in Central Asia. It has the same geomorphologic & ecological origin as Lake Baikal in Russia and constitutes over 1% of the world’s total surface water. Tourists call it the ‘Switzerland of Mongolia’. For rest of the day, you will be sightseeing & walking around the lake. Overnight in the National Park. Day3. Lake Khuvsgul. After breakfast time, you will have half day hiking. Hiking around back mountain of the Lake is unforgettable. You will hike over a beautiful forested mount next to the Lake Khuvsgul. This mount is a branch of Khoridol Saridag Mountains Range, one of the highest mountains (approximately 3351 meter above sea level). Your guide will be accompanying you and packed lunch will be available. While traveling in a green meadow, you can pick some natural wild fruits such as wild strawberry, currant, gooseberry, red bilberry, bog bilberry and etc. Probably, you will see many kinds of wild rare & rarely animals also, such grazing deer, ibex, gazelle or any kinds of birds. After lunch time, we will enjoy an exhilarating horseback pack trip through untamed wilderness and panoramic scenery. The horseback riding enthusiast will experience an unforgettable excursion through timbered ridges and mountain meadows. We offer horse pack trips suited for all ages and abilities with rides varying in length . Horse pack trips allow you to reach deep into the southern Siberian wilderness. Horseback riding and fun are the main objectives on horse pack trips combined with good nomad’s Mongolian hospitality. Saddle up the whole family for an unforgettable horseback riding adventure. Horse pack trips are all inclusive with guides, all equipment, meals and lodging in tent camps along the trails. In the afternoon, after dinner time, you will enjoy a traditional Mongolian meal ‘Khorhog’ which is made from large chunks of meat and vegetables, ‘pressure cooked’ using hot rocks. You don’t have to eat the rocks but you might be interested to see what is done with them after the meal is cooked! (if you are vegetarian please let us to know.) Overnight in the National Park. Day4. Jargal Jiguur tourist camp and hot spa. /250 km/ After breakfast time, you will visit a reindeer herders’ family. You will see & enjoy specific lifestyle of those ‘society isolated’ people. Then, you can try riding on reindeer back if you want. Early morning, will drive toward the north for reindeer. On reaching in a foothill of pass Janhai, we visit a reindeer herders’ family. Then, you will be introduced into specific lifestyle of this nation’s minority and especially you will see & enjoy performance of their religion ‘Shaman’. After lunch time, we will drive to Jargal Jiguur (Happiness Wings) tourist camp and hot spa. On the route we will see picturesque Mountain Pass Tsagaan Burgas (White Trees). After dinner time, you will have free time. You can relax here in open bath of hot spa. Overnight in Jargal jiguur. Day5. National Park Khorgo-Terkh. /90 km/ After breakfast time, we will drive to the National park Khorgo-Terkh. En route, we will see picturesque Mountain Pass Orookh. Khorgo volcano is a dead volcano covered with basalt lying to the east of the Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan (White of Terkh), has volcanic origins, in Tariat sum (sub-province) of Arkhangai aimag (province). The Volcano erupted in the Quaternary Period and its lave closed the water stream of River Suman and result of this meeting has created a truly incredible landscape which is matched by the fascinating extinct volcano craters which have produced a number of rock formations and huge gorges with fast flowing rivers and cascades. Something that is easy to figure out by the trail of solidified lava formations leading from the Lake to nearby the Volcano. The Volcano is worth climbing if only to walk around the crater it is easy to hire a horse and ride it up the volcano, which also gives you chance to visit of the more interesting lava formations on your way, or cars can be driven almost to the visit almost to the to the summit. There are interesting bubbles of solidified lava, named “basalt ger” and it is possible to visit yak herders in this area. After lunch time, Today we will be hiking to volcano Khorgo and climbing up to top of the volcano. After dinner time, we will have free time and boating on the Lake is possible. Overnight in the National Park. Day6. Tsetserleg town and Strictly Protected Area Mountain Bulgan. /190 km/ After breakfast time, we will drive to Tsetserleg (Garden) town. En route, we will see picturesque River Canyon Chuluut (Rocky), Rock formation Taikhar and picturesque Mountain Pass Tsagaan (White). After lunch time, Before we head to Mountain Bulgan, we will have small interesting tour of Tsetserleg town. Firstly we will visit a museum of Zaya Bandid monastery of the town. Then we will visit to local food market. You can buy some useful things from here. Also, it is possible to go Internet if you wish. After dinner time, we will go to S.P.A Mountain Bulgan and climb up to the Mountain. Overnight in Tsetserleg town. Day7. Karakorum and Natural beauty of Elsen Tasarkai. /200 KM/ After breakfast time, we will drive to Karakorum village. In the history, the city of Karakorum was founded in 1220 in a valley named the Orkhon, at a busy point on the route of the Silk Road which is in the first large break in the chain of mountains. Karakorum was the center of the Great Mongolian Empire until Khubilai Khaan moved his capital to Beijing. Also, you will see the monastery of Erdene Zuu which was built in 1586. It is the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia and, at its peak in the late 18th century the complex of ornate gardens and 62 temples was home to over 1000 lamas. Also, we will see turtle rocks, imperial map and phallic rock there.After lunch time, we will drive to Elsen Tasarkhai (Piece of Sand). It is the northern edge of the Gobi desert in Mongolia. This sand dunes represents landscape, climate & ecology of Gobi Desert, in this region. After dinner time, we will ride camels here. The two-humped camels are very comfortable to ride, as they walk slowly and gently and we will be well supported by the humps, sitting comfortably between them. Our camel man will take us to the sand-dunes. Overnight in Elsen Tasarkhai. Day8. Ulaanbaatar. /240 km/ After breakfast time, we will drive to Ulaanbaatar city. After we arrived in Ulaanbaatar city, you will be transferred to your booked accommodation then free time. Day9. International departure. After breakfast time, you will be transferred to the railway station or international airport for your international departure.
Our company offer 2 kind of prices based on customers' specific request and budget for the travel itinerary.
- The prices are changeable by changing components (kind of services) of the itinerary! Photos:  Uushig Deer stone site  Lake Khuvsgul & Mountain Khoridol Saridag  Home of Tsaatan family at shore of the Lake  Horseback riding at the Lake  Mountain Pass Orookh  The Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan  Extinct Volcano Khorgo  River Canyon Chuluut  Rock Taikhar  Museum of Zaya Bandid monastery  Kharkhorin town  Wall of Erdene Zuu Monastery Complex  Erdene Zuu monastery wall  Phallic rock at Karakorum  Turtle Rock at Karakorum  Another (bigger) turtle Rock at Karakorum  Elsen Tasarkhai  Natural Beauty Elsen Tasarkhai & Mountain Khugnu Khaan |
