| SIGHTSEEING TRAVEL THROUGH CENTRAL & NORTHERN MONGOLIAN HIGHLIGHTS |
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Itinerary name: SIGHTSEEING TRAVEL THROUGH CENTRAL & NORTHERN MONGOLIAN HIGHLIGHTS  Other important destinations, attractions & events related to your tour include Piece of sand & historical mount Khognokhaan, ancient monasteries Erdenezuu & Amarbayasgalant, legendary rock Taikhar, volcanoes Uran & Togoo and sightseeing tour in Ulaanbaatar (UB) the capital city of Mongolia. Day1. Leave Ulaanbaatar. Karakorum (350 km). Horseback riding. After lunch time, we will drive to village Kharkhorin (modern name of Karakorum). In the history, the city of Karakorum was founded in 1220 in River Vally 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. There, we will visit to Erdene Zuu monastery complex. On arrival you will notice the first and most obvious landmark which is the massive wall of monastery Erdenezuu. The monastery was built in 1586 by a well-known Mongolian king called Abtai Sain Khaan, and is surrounded by a vast 400m wall. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges. In previous times the grounds held over 60 temples with 10,000 monks using them for their daily worship. 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, great imperial maps and phallic rock there. After dinner time, we will ride horses in the valley of the Mongols' historical river Orkhon. Overnight in Kharkhorin. Day2. National Park Khorgo-Terkh (255 km). Hiking. After lunch time will be held at Rock Taikhar and then we will continue the drive to National Park Khorgo-Terkh. It is the top attraction for your journey! On the way, we enjoy gorge of River Chuluut. We will arrive in the National Park before dinner time. After dinner time we will arrange small hiking to Volcano Khorgo, that erupted in the Quaternary Period and Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan was penetrated by lava that came into it from the eruption. 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. The Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan, where once-active the volcanoes have formed some beautiful terrain suitable for hiking. Overnight in the National Park. Day3. Northern Mongolia (330 km). Will arrive in Mörön the center of the province in the late afternoon. Overnight in Mörön. Today we will have full free day in Mörun town until dinner time. After dinner time, we will drive to Lake Khövsgöl 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’. On the route we will visit to world’s largest deer stone and burials at Uushig Valley. Overnight in the National park. Day5. Half-day hiking in a coniferous forested mountain. 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 Khövsgöl. This mount is a branch of Mountain range Khoridol Saridag, 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. 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. Today, 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 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. TGB will invite you to go to local beer pub. Have a fun time and taste Mongolian beer. Overnight in the National Park. Day7. Extinct Voclano Uran (250 km). Today we will pass through Mörön and continue the trip to extinct Volcano Uran. It is a dormant volcano and its surrounding is very beautiful.Overnight around the Volcano. Day8. Monastery Amarbayasgalant (250 km). After breakfast time, we will drive to a famous monastery Amarbayasgalant. After lunch time, we will arrived the destination and we walk around the monastery which is the second most important monastery in Mongolia after Erdene Zuu, and was built by Zanabazar in the 18th century. It was badly damaged during the religious purges of the 1930s but restoration work has brought the monastery back to something like its former glory. The area around the monastery is justly famous for its beautiful wild flowers and is a lovely place to spend some time relaxing, hiking and camping. After dinner time, you will have free time. Day9. To Ulaanbaatar (220 km). Today we will head back to Ulaanbaatar via Darkhan city which is the administrative center of Darkhan Uul province, and is Mongolia's second largest city, with a population of 90000 residents. The modern city of Darkhan, with foundations which were laid in 1967, is one of the Mongolia's largest industrial centres and has many functioning steel processing factories. We will arrive in UB before dinner time and once back in UB you will be transferred to your booked accommodation. Price range: Our company offer 2 kind of prices based on customers' specific request and budget for the travel itinerary. Leave All Matters With Us! First one is luxurious arrangement and you will stay in 3 or 4 star tourist hotels in urban area and tourist camp in rural area and will be served 3 meals in a day and use Japanese Jeep etc. Save Your Money In Easy and Happy Way! About budget arrangement, it is good way to save your money. You will stay in local guest house or hostels and you will arrange your food yourself and will use Japanese minivan for driving. But you will see same things just like lux arrangement. Please carefully check what is include and what is not include in these prices!
- If you travel alone, please ask us the price for one person!  Elsen Tasarkhai and Mountain Khugnu Khaan  On the top of small sand dunes of Elsen tasarkhai   Kharkhorin village  River Canyon Chuluut  extinct Volcano Khorgo  Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur  Oxes in Khorgo Terkh National park  Valley River Toin  Horseback riding team riding along the shore of the Lake.  Horseback riding team riding along the shore of the Lake.  With Tsaatan people  Uushig deer stone site  Lake Khuvsgul   Crossing River in Northern Mongolia  extinct Volcano Uran  Amarbayasgalant monastery  Amarbayasgalat monastery |
