Travel Route: Ulaanbaatar – Terelj – Manzushir Monastery – Hustain Nuruu – Ulaanbaatar.

Travel Days: 7 days / 6 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 with sight-seeing. In the evening visit to a National Folklore concert. (M, A)

2nd Day Terelj

We drive from Ulaanbaatar to Terelj. See granite formations (Turtle rock), edelweiss, Siberian taiga. There is also the opportunity for horse riding. Overnight in a self-built small ger (B, L, D)

3rd Day Terelj

Magnificent rock and forest landscapes are characteristic for this region. On the meadows, depending on the seasons you will find edelweiss and gentian everywhere. Opportunity for horse riding. Overnight in a self-built small ger (B, L, D)

4th Day Manzushir Monastery

The Manzushir monastery ruin lies on the southern edge of the Bogd Khan uul. Walk through the woodlands. Mongolian cuisine for dinner (meat in the milk jug). Overnight in camp. (B, L, D)

5th Day Hustai Nuruu

In the morning drive to the 140 km distant Hustai National Park. Here were more than 16 Thaki horse herds (Prescewalski horse) reintroduced. Visit to a horse breeder. Overnight in a self-built small ger (B, L, D)

6th Day Ulaanbaatar

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

7th Day 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