Travel Route: Ulaanbaatar – Terelj – Khogno Khan uul – Kharkhorin – Orkhonwasserfall – Tuvkhun Khiid – Kharkhorin – Ulaanbaatar

Travel Days: 10 days / 9 nights

We are pleased that you visit us to learn about the nomadic life in Mongolia. The Mongolians have lived for 3000-4000 years as nomads. Even todaymost Mongolians live as nomads in the country. They live in gers (yurts). The ger is ideally suited to the the extremely continental climate and the nomadic life of the people. This multi-purpose dwelling may be easily disassembled, transported and re-erected. The device was developed by the nomads in ancient times and is still used today, although in recent decades is a trend towards sedentary accommodations. The device is optimally adapted to the nomadic life. To transport a yurt only one camel is required. The furniture is transported by 2-3 other cargo animals. The number of walls and poles determine the size of a ger. Most of the nomadic gers have 5 walls and have a floor space of 16-18 square meters.
Our intention is, to bring you close to the Mongolian culture, religion, food and drinks. The goal of this trip is that you can build and disassemble a device by yourself. If you learn these historical skills with us, this is an unforgettable experience. We have made two lattice grate wall gers extra for this trip. We can build up quickly and disassemble the ger like a tent. In this small device 2-4 people may sleep.

1st Day Ulaanbaatar

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Hotel accommodation. City Tour. Visit the Gandan monastery, one of the great Buddhist centers in Mongolia. Visit the Natural History Museum with saurian skeletons , flora, fauna and minerals of Mongolia. (L, D)

2nd Day Terelj

We drive from Ulaanbaatar to Terelj. There you can see granite formations (Turtle rock), edelweiss, Siberian taiga. There is also the chance of riding horses. Overnight in camp. (B, L, D)

3rd Day Kharkhorin

Drive to Kharkhorin. Under Genghis Khan Mongolian leaders in 1220 began building the former capital of Mongolia Kharakhorum. Visiting yak breeders nomad in the Orkhon valley. Overnight in a self-built small ger (B, L, D)

4th Day Kharkhorin

Visit the monastery Erdene Zuu, the first one in the 16th Century built Buddhist monasteries in Mongolia and the excavation site of the ancient capital Kharakhorum. Evening concert. Overnight in camp. (B, L, D)

5th Day Orkhon waterfal

Drive to Orhon waterfal. En route visit the monastery Shanhe Khiid. En route visit the monastery Shanhe Khiid, formerly a place of the famous prayer Dsanabazars (Bogd Khan of Mongolia in 16 century). Hiking at the waterfall. Overnight in a self-built small ger (B, L, D)

6th Day Tuvkhun Khiid

Drive to Tuvkhun Khiid. This monastery is located at the south side of the mountain Tuvkhun and 1653 Dsanabazar lived here for over 30 years for meditation and to create his famous work. The Mongolian symbol Soyombo and the Green and White Tara are the most valuable works of art from him. Opportunity for horse riding. Overnight in a self-built small ger (B, L, D)

7th Day Khogno Khan uul (mountains)

Drive to Khogno Khan uul, which is a unique combination of Mongolian mountains, forests and Gobi desert-like landscapes in one place. Overnight in camp. (B, L, D)

8th Day Khogno Khan uul

Hike and tour through the monastery ruins Uvgun Khiid. Walk in the sand dunes and camel and horse riding opportunities as well as visit of a nomadic family. Overnight in a self-built small ger (F, L, D)

9th Day Ulaanbatar

Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. In town shopping and dining. Overnight at hotel. (B, L, D)

10th Departure

Travel to the airport. (F)

Dates: selectable from May to late October

Number of participants: 2-15

services:

Two nights in a good city hotel in Ulaanbaatar
All other nights in comfortable 2-person gers (yurts) in camps or in small self-made gers according to the program.
All meals on the trip. Tea and coffee free of charge for all meals
Travel in convenient small area buses.
English-speaking guide from Ulaanbaatar
All entrance fees and fees of the sites mentioned in the itinerary.

Not included in price:

International air-travel ticket
Visa fees for Mongolia
Personal expenses
Other drinks in hotels and restaurants

Foot supply:

The meals included are indicated in the itinerary:
B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

For further details and prices please contact
e-mail: nomadicempire@yahoo.com