TRIP-7. Khuvsgul Lake Tour
Route : UB- Khuvsgul Lake -UB Region: North and Central Mongolia Length of tour: 11 nights / 12 days Available: 01 June -15 October /2017 Highlights: Nomadic lifestyle and family , Lake Khuvsgul and reindeer people
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Pick up and transport to your accommodation in Ulaanbaatar.
Day 1. Ulaanbaatar City Tour Today we will do the city tour in Ulaanbaatar. Our guide will meet you at 9:00 am and starting from Gandan Monastery, the biggest and important Monastery with over 400 monks.From here we will go to the National History Museum which shows the rich history of Mongolia. Then we will visit main squares where we will find Government House etc. After Lunch if you want we can do shopping for Mongolian brand pure cashmere Goyo and Altai. After that we will enjoy Mongolian traditional Concert at 06:00 pm. Welcome to the Dinner. Stay at Hotel.***
Day 2. Central Mongolia / Elsen Tasarkhai After your breakfast start trip at 9:00 am to the Elsen-Tasarkhai which is a narrow sand dune lays about 90km long. You can walking around on the sand dunes and enjoy the nature.Dinner and overnight.
Day 3. Kharkhorn -Ancient Capital city / Erdene-Zuu Monastery Head to Kharkhorin – the ancient capital of the Mongolian Empire in the 13th Century and visit Erdene – Zuu Monastery.The Monastery was built on the ruins of the Karakorum in 1586, the first Buddhist center in Mongolia.The temples contain a valuable collection of Buddhist sculptures and artworks. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 4. Tsetserleg / Taikhar Rock Travel to “Taikhar rock” via Tsetserleg town. The Taikhar rock stands alone on an incredibly large plain , there is nothing else around it. It is truly extraordinary natural feature. If you want you can ride a yak here. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5. Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake/ Khorgo Dead Volcano Trip to “ Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake” and Khorgo mountain dead volcano is located on the northern part of Khangai Mountain Range at an altitude of 2200 meters above sea level. Korgo is rich in beautiful scenery of mountains , cliffs , rapid streams , rivers,lakes,extinct volcanoes, green forests and pastures, where the long-haired yaks and horses pasture.This attractive landscape has high biological diversity.Dinner and overnight
Day 6. Shine -Ider town Heading to Murun . On the way spend an overnight near the Shine -Ider small town. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7. Moron city / North Mongolia We’ll drive to Moron town of Khuvsgul province. Dinner at the restaurant . Overnight at hotel.
Day 8-9. Khuvsgul Lake / North Mongolia Drive to Khuvsgul Lake via Khatgal sum. Overnight in tents near the Lake. The next day we will hiking to the one of the small hill which offers the whole views of the Khuvsgul lake. It takes one day easily. Dinner and overnight.
Day 10. Bulgan and Erdenet city Travel to Bulgan province and Erdenet city. Dinner and overnight .
Day 11. Aglag Buteel Monastery Visit Aglag Buteel Khiid – Monastery via Erdenet city.Late afternoon come to UB and stay at your hotel.
Day 12. Ulaanbaatar / Departure
Transfer for international departure and see you off at the airport.
Services included : Accommodations for whole trip
All meals during the trip Transport for all program All entrance fees Guide / English speaking/ Horse & camel riding Bottled pure water City Tour
Services not included :
International transportation Travel and medical Insurance Own expenses and Laundry Alcoholic drinks
Accommodation and meals in UB
