East Mongolia and the
Native Land of Ghinggis Khaan
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Day 1 Arrive Ulaan BaatarArrive Ulaan Baatar where you will be met and transferred to your homestay for one night. After you have had time to refresh you will be taken on a two hour orientation walking tour of UB. In the evening you will be taken to a folk show which will last about one and a half hours. Afterwards you will be taken to a Guanz (local restaurant) where you can try some famous Mongolian mutton food called Buuz (drinks at own expense). You will then be driven back to your homestay. Day 2 UB to Baldan Baraivan MonasteryAn early morning start for the six hour drive east to Baldan Baraivan Monastery. Like most monasteries in Mongolia, this one was destroyed by the Communists in 1937 but is now in the process of being rebuilt. It has a great location in a lush green valley surrounded by wooded hills. Tonight you will camp near the monastery and feel you are a million miles away from the 21st century. Day 3 Baldan Baraivan Monastery to Khokh NuurAfter breakfast you will drive about five hours over mountain passes and through beautiful forests to Khokh Nuur (Khokh Lake). This is where Ghinggis Khaan was crowned king and there is a plaque to commemorate this event. Tonight you will camp in a beautiful spot overlooking the lake. Sleep in total silence. Day 4 Khokh Nuur to the TereljAfter a leisurely breakfast you will be driven to the Terelj National Park which is on the way back toward UB. Here you will have two nights staying in a Ger camp and there will be ample time to relax and enjoy nature. ** Day 5 In the TereljToday you can relax, go for a walk up the hill behind your Ger, go for a horse ride (US$5 per hour) or just wander around the valley with its forests, streams and tranquillity. In the evening you will visit a Nomadic Ger and enjoy dinner with the Nomads. Overnight Ger. Day 6 Terelj to UBAt about 1000 you will be driven back to Ulaan Baatar. This afternoon you are free to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city and to do some shopping. Overnight homestay. Day 7 End of tripAfter breakfast you will be transferred to the airport or railway station. **This trip can be extended by one day if you wish to visit a memorial to Ghengiss Khan at Avarda. This means that on Day 4 you will drive south and camp on the way. You will then arrive in the Terelj on Day 5. Price includes
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How to get to Ulaan Baatar
Departing Ulaan Baatar
Accommodation
Visa NB All trips visit a Nomadic Ger for some local hospitality and/or camp next to a Nomadic Ger. However vegetarians and those who are lacto intolerant beware |