Ulaanbaatar
You
will be greeted by a professional Juulchin World Tours Team at the “Chinggis
Khaan” international airport and transfer to the one of the best quality hotels
in downtown Ulaanbaatar. After relaxing from your flight, we start our first
day exploring Ulaanbaatar, the nation’s capital. Sukhbaatar square is a public square at the
heart of the capital. Our next stop is Zaisan Hill. This hill provides a panoramic view of
Ulaanbaatar. We will visit the National History Museum which is well-known for
its precious exhibition from prehistoric times till present days. In the
evening, we will witness a fascinating performance of traditional folk songs,
throat singing, and beautiful melodies from a “horse-headed” fiddle, ethnic
dances, and artistic contortionism.
Kharkhorin
After
early morning breakfast, we will drive to the west to Bayangobi, a unique
combination of Gobi sand dunes, forests and Rocky Mountains. Lunch in ger camp.
We will continue our drive to Kharkhorin and visit the ancient Capital of Great
Mongolian Empire and Erdenezuu Monastery; main treasure of Mongolian Buddhism,
Kharkhorin was established in the valley of the Orkhon River in 1220. It was
one of the stops along the legendary Silk Road for 140 years. Kharkhorin played
significant role in Mongolian history. It was the capital city of the Mongolian
Great Empire until Khubilai Khaan, a grandson of Chinggis Khaan, moved the
capital to Beijing during the Yuan Dynasty. Visit Erdenezuu Monastery and
Kharkhorin Museum in the afternoon. Overnight in the ger camp.
Baga Khurkhree in Orkhon Valley
Enjoy breakfast in the camp, and then we will start
our discovery of the land of Mongolia’s ancient khans and aristocrats. The
Orkhon River and its valley are the site ancient mysteries and centuries. We
will see Khangai Mountain and lots of gorgeous Alpine wild flowers and pine
tree forests. We will have lunch in a ger camp. In the afternoon, we will visit
the picturesque Orkhon waterfall which is situated on the Orkhon River,
Mongolia’s longest river at 1120km. The local name of the waterfall is Ulaan
Tsutgalan and the height is 24m. There will be hiking opportunities to the
bottom of the gorge. Start a horse trek to Baga Khurkhree and overnight in the
tent.
Buureg Pass
We will continue our trekking through the high mountains of
Khangai Range. We will see beautiful canyons formed from earthquakes. Our
trekking will be a little challenging to the Naiman Nuur Lake area. There are
eight majestic alpine lakes located at 2200m above sea level and surrounded by
magnificent high mountains covered by larch forests. Overnight in tent near
Buureg pass.
Khuis Lake
Today
we will trek to Khuis Lake. The area is extremely
remote and you can enjoy total wilderness and sense of pure nature without any
human trace. Approximate trekking distance will be 15-18km. In some areas we
will see extinct volcanic craters creating wild image of the surrounding area. Lunch.
Afternoon trekking to Bayan and Duruu lakes. Visit a local nomadic family on
the way. Overnight in tent near Khuis Lake. Optional hiking in the evening.
Khuis Lake
We will be hiking through forests and grassland with
boulders. On the way, we will hike by a few small lakes such as Haya, Shanaa,
Bugat, Khuis and Shireet lakes. The Shireet Lake is a fresh water lake and is
the biggest in the area. We will settle our tented camp on the long stretching
island of the lake. We can go fishing and swimming in the lake. Overnight in
tent. Optional hiking in the evening.
Buureg pass
We will
continue to hike to the Buureg Pass.
This pass is located on the range of Khangai Mountain with a breathtaking view.
We will observe unique wildlife and wonderful alpine flowers. Overnight in tent
near the Shurankhai Rock.
Baga Khurkhree in Orkhon Valley
Today, we will continue hiking to Orkhon Waterfalls where we will meet our drivers and vehicles again. Overnight in tent near the waterfall.
Tuvkhun Monastery
After breakfast, we will drive to Tuvkhun Monastery. The first
Bogd Gegeen Zanabazar built this monastery in 1651 for his meditation. He
subsequently created some of his most famous works of art in this place. The
monastery is located at the altitude of more than 2000m, surrounded by mountain
larch forests. On the back of this temple there is cave called the
“Mother’s cave.” Overnight in the ger camp.
Bayangobi
After
a late morning breakfast, we drive to the Bayangobi. It is a unique place with
many different forms of natural landscapes; Gobi sand dunes, forests, and Rocky
Mountains. There are opportunities to hike in the small sand dunes and ride a
camel. In the afternoon, we will visit
Erdene Khambyn Khuree which is 20 kms drive from our ger camp. The monastery is
located in the majestic Khugnu Khaan Mountains. Our next stop is a small lake
in the area and bird watching. Overnight in the ger camp.
Ulaanbaatar
After
breakfast, we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar. In the late afternoon we will tour the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts. Overnight in the hotel.
Departure
International Departure
