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4 Nights / 5 Days
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An activity-packed journey into Central Mongolia, an area of diverse landscapes and the nomadic heartland of the country. See the Khogno Khaan Mountain, the dunes at Elsen Tasarkhai, and the ancient Mongol capital the Karakorum, before venturing to the Khustai National park for the wild takhi horses and a plethora of wildlife. This condensed trip is a great introduction to the rich diversity of Mongolia’s history, culture and landscapes, with authentic homestays in guest gers next to local nomadic families. Spend time with your hosts and also use these fabulous wilderness locations as a base to explore the surrounding area on foot, by horse, and by vehicle. You will experience a range of cultural traditions – music, cookery, ankle-bone games, archery, felt-making, ger building may all feature at some stage along your way.
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You will be picked up from a pre-arranged Ulaanbaatar location at a time to suit you - we suggest leaving around 8:30 am to make the most of the day. Jump in the vehicle with your guide and stop off at Gandan Monastery - enter the temples, including that of the Migjid Janraisig with its huge golden Buddha statue. In the old temple complex listen to the chanting ceremonies which happen mid-morning. Afterwards, board the vehicle again and head west to the northern part of Gobi. On the way(summer), you will stop briefly visiting Khar Bukhiin Balgas, interesting remains of an ancient fort used by nomadic tribes dating back to the 10th century. Then it's onto Gurvanbulag, where you will be staying at a guest ger alongside a nomadic family. Enter the ger and experience the hospitality and traditional nomadic way of life - you can help make and drink milk tea, plus try homemade produce such as yogurt and dried curds. In the afternoon you will have a chance to do an hour or so of horse riding in the surrounding hills and the sand dunes nearby. Or you can walk if you prefer. In the evening enjoy a traditional feast of khorkhog - mutton and vegetables seared and steamed with red hot stones from the fire.
Travel details: 4hr/290km to Gurvanbulag
Accommodation: Guest ger next to a nomadic family
Meals included: Lunch; Dinner
In the morning drive to Kharakhorum. First visit Erdene Zuu Monastery in time to hear the monks chanting, which takes place from 10 am. Take a walk around the main temples, and stroll around the grounds. You should arrive at Ger camp in time for lunch. Afterwards, take a guided tour of the interesting local museum and have lunch at a local Mongolian eatery. Afterwards, visit the local felt workshop and Art Gallery or the Monument of the 3 Kings overlooking the Orkhon River, and the fertility stone on the edge of town.
Travel details: 2hr/150km to Kharakhorum; short drives in town
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Today you head to the nature reserve of Khogno Khan, where you can explore the lower temple complex of Uvgun Temple, see the reconstructed temples, and prayer wheel, and look around the ruins. Then we recommend taking the 45-minute hike up to the older ruined temple complex in the hills - the scenery is fantastic, and depending on the time of year, wildflowers may be in abundance. Head back down to the valley floor, and onto the sand dunes at Elsen Tasarkhai, a 30-minute drive away. Tonight you will stay alongside a family of camel herders - settle into your gers and head off on a Bactrian ride across the dunes for an hour, then enjoy a home-cooked dinner.
Travel details: 1.5hr/90km Khogno Khan; 45min/30km to Elsen Tasarkhai
Accommodation: Guest ger next to a nomadic family
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
After a leisurely breakfast jump in the vehicles for the journey back east to Khustai. You should arrive at your ger camp in time for lunch. The camp is located at the entrance to the National Park, and you will have some time to rest before venturing inside. At dusk, drive from your camp to see the Takhi - this is the time you have a better chance of seeing them up close and inaccessible areas. You may want to combine the trip with a long walk in the park - in which case you should leave a little earlier. Discuss your preference with your guide. Afterwards, head back to camp for dinner and your last night in a ger.
Travel details: 3hr/250km drive to Hustai National Park
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
After breakfast set off for the remarkable Chinggis Khaan Statue complex, once you arrive, climb up inside until you reach the exterior staircase which runs up the mane of the horse to a viewpoint overlooking the Tuul River, Terelj & the hills of the Khan Khentii and visits the museum of horse culture in the complex. Then a short drive to the complex restaurant will have lunch. After lunch, return to Ulaanbaatar where you will be dropped at a location to suit you (we can do multiple drop-offs if required).
• Travel details: 2hrs/170km to Chinggis Khaan Statue complex; 1hr/60 km to UB
• Accommodation: -
• Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch
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