Orkhon Valley And North Mongolia 12 days

1 day. We’ll start your exploration by driving to your selected hotel, ensuring a comfortable and convenient transfer. The adventure kicks off with a visit to the vibrant local outdoor market, where you can immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, exploring the diverse array of goods and experiencing the local culture. Next on the itinerary is a visit to the magnificent Gandan Monastery, a spiritual and cultural centre adorned with traditional architecture and Buddhist significance. You’ll have the opportunity to witness the serene ambience and perhaps engage in a moment of contemplation. Following the spiritual journey, we’ll delve into Mongolia’s rich history at the National Museum, providing insights into the country’s past, traditions, and cultural heritage. It’s a captivating experience to better understand the unique tapestry of Mongolia’s story.

2 day. Drive to Elsen Tasarhai (290 km), the stunning sand dunes, streams and rocky mountains. Drive to Karakorum (80 km). Visit the historic site–Erdene-Zuu monastery from the 16th century and its surroundings, like the ruins of Tumen Amgalant Palace of Ogoodei Haan and the Phallic Rock. Overnight at the hostel “Kharkhorin”.

3 day. After breakfast, drive to Ulaan Tsutgalan. Overnight in a tent or ger camp.

4 day. After breakfast, we drive to Tuvkhun Monastery. We will stay overnight in a ger.

5 day. Today we will see Tuvkhun Monastery. Tuvkhun Monastery was where the religious figure Zanabazar lived, worked, meditated and created the Soyombo, which became the symbol of freedom and independence in Mongolia. We will have a chance to visit Mother’s Womb Cave. Mongolians believe that those who enter Mother’s Womb are purified and are born again. We will meet our horses and herders.

6 day. After breakfast drive to Tsenkher hot spring, transfer to camp, enjoy bath hot spring at the area of resort. Stay overnight in a ger at tourist camp “Altan nutag” (B, L, D)

7 day. Early in the morning, drive to Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake. On the way we will make a short stop in Tsetserleg capital of Arkhangai continue driving to lake. On the way, visit Taikhar Rock. Before dinner, you transfer to the camp and stay overnight in a ger at the tourist camp. (B, L, D)

8 day. Today we drive to Murun city. We stay at the 50:100 hotel.

9 day. Drive to Khatgal town, Khuvsgul Province. Photography of ancient deer stones and petroglyphs. The deer stone originated during the late period of the Bronze Age. The deer stone is believed to provide an overwhelming feeling of relaxation and peace when one comes in contact with the stone. Believing that the Deer Stone has great mystic power, the ancient warriors sacrificed to the Deer Stone before long journeys and great hunts to receive favour. Khuvsgul Lake is located in the northwest of Mongolia near the border with Russia, at the foot of the eastern Sayan Mountains. It is 1,645 m above sea level, 136 km long and 262 m deep. It is the second-most voluminous freshwater lake in Asia, and holds almost 70% of Mongolia’s fresh water and 0.4% of all the fresh water in the world. Its watershed is relatively small, and it only has small tributaries. It drains at the south end by the Egiin Gol, which connects to the Selenge and ultimately into Lake Baikal. Its location in northern Mongolia helps form the southern border of the great Siberian taiga forest, of which the dominant tree is the Siberian Larch. The lake is surrounded by several mountain ranges. The highest mountain is the Burenkhaan / Munkh Saridag (3,492 m), which has its peak north of the lake, exactly on the Russian-Mongolian border. Stay overnight in a Ger camp. (B, L, D)

10 day. We see national food and go on a horse ride. On the way, we visit a Tsaatan family and a Mongolian nomadic family. We go on a boat trip to Modon Khui Island.

11 day. We return to Murun city. We fly to Ulaanbaatar. We stay at the hotel****

12 day. Check out from the hotel and transfer to the international airport.