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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Ulaanbaatar city tour

Tour begins: At the airport in Ulaanbaatar you will be meet  your guide and driver. City orientation tour begins with visiting Gandan Monastery. Lunch at the Modern Nomads restaurant /Mongolian national food, modern and comfortable/. Visit the dinosaur exhibits at the Museum of Natural History and Chinggis statue at the government house. Free time. Overnight at 3 star hotel (L)

Day 2 : Tsetse gun- Bogd Khaan National Park /5 hours trek /

This mountain is the world's oldest official protected area. In 1778, the Emperor of Manchur passed resolutions to formalize the sacred values of the Bogd Khan Mountain and provide for official protection of the site. On the south side of the protected area, monks have begun the process of rebuilding the Monastery Manzushir. Established in 1750, the monastery housed more than 350 monks and 20 temples, including schools of medicine, astrology, and philosophy, before it was destroyed in the 1930's. Numerous archaeological sites have been discovered in the preserve, including cave paintings that archaeologists date to three thousand years ago. Overnight in the tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 3 : Khustai National Park /5 hours trek /

After breakfast drive to Khustai National Park to see a Takhi.  Known as Przewalski's horse in the West and takhi in Mongolia, these dun-colored, black-maned equids are the only wild horses left in the world. The horse is an integral part of Mongolian culture. During the 12th and 13th centuries, Genghis Khan and his descendants triumphantly rode horses while building the largest empire in history, a swath of land sweeping from China to Europe. Present there are 400 Takhi horses in Mongolia and 200 of them in khustai national park. Overnight in the tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 4 : Elsen Tasarkhai (mini gobi), Khogno Khaan mountains /5 hours trek /

Elsen tasarkhai will make you fell like, you  have visited in the gobi. Elsen Tasarhai, also known as Bayan Gobi, is a suitable place for breaking between Khogno Khaan mountain and Kharkhorin. Elsen Tasarhai literally means “an isolated torn-off piece of sand” and it is a small sequence of real desert in the midst of green steppes, continues about 80 km. It feels like in the Gobi Desert, and visitors can hike in the sand dunes. We will ride 1 hours camel trip here. Drive to Kharakhorum 1 hour. Overnight in the tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 5 : Tuvhon khiid /5 hours trek /

Enlightened Bogd Gegeen Zanabazar chose the place to build a monastery in 1648, when he was 14 years old. The construction of the monastery started in 1651. He made his famous creations in the monastery. In 1773 monastery destroyed and in 1992 it was taken under the state protection and government rebuild it. There special formation of rocks which are called womb and cradle, symbolizing rebirth, besides, 4 temple and 2 stupas. Overnight will be in tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 6 : Naiman nuur horse riding

Naiman nuur Literally means Eight lakes, one of the most spectacular places in central Mongolia. A string of mostly round lakes is dominated by a large extinct volcano covered in forests and grass with even an ancient Bronze Age deer stone to round off the idyllic scene. It’s a Great destination for horse riding trip. Overnights in ger nomadic family. (B/L/D)

Day 7 : Naiman nuur horse riding

Naiman nuur Literally means Eight lakes, one of the most spectacular places in central Mongolia. A string of mostly round lakes is dominated by a large extinct volcano covered in forests and grass with even an ancient Bronze Age deer stone to round off the idyllic scene. It’s a Great destination for horse riding trip. Overnights in ger nomadic family. (B/L/D)

Day 8 : Waterfall and visit nomad family /5 hours trek /

After Breakfast drive south west to ‘’Ulaan Tsutgalan’’ orkhon waterfall. On the way visit “Shankh Monastery”, which is built in 1650 and destroyed during Stalinist purge. Later it’s reconstructed. Also you will pass by beautiful river valley named “Uurtiin tokhoi” which has cold sour mineral spring and it is used as medicine. The Waterfall is situated in the Orkhon Valley and this valley is known as the cradle of the Mongolian civilization as many of Mongolia’s ancient monuments lie within its borders. Orkhon waterfall surrounded by green and forested trees.  You will have chance to visit a nomad family and possibly share a Mongolian meal. Visit a horse breeding farm and try ’Airag’’, the Mongolian fermented drink made from mare’s milk. Overnight in the tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 9 : Kharakhorum city, Erdenezuu Monastery

After breakfast drive to Kharakhorum (250km) ancient Mongolian capital city and Erdenezuu monastery. Mongolia´s ancient capital city Kharakhorum, Chinggis Khaan´s fabled city, was founded in 1220 in the ORKHON Valley, at the crossroads of “The Silk Road”. It was from there that the Mongol Empire was governed, until Kublai Khaan moved to Beijing. Erdene zuu Mongolian biggest Monastery was built in 1586 (16 century) and is surrounded by a massive 400m-x 400m wall. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges. Overnight in the tourist camp.(B/L/D)

Day 10 : Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast drive back to Ulaanbaatar. It will be a day of guided sightseeing in UB, shopping and free time. Overnight in 3 star hotel (B/L)

Day 11 : Terelj National Park

Drive to Terelj national park 70km, which started to developed in the 1960's and officially was classified as a National Park in 1994. Its situated North east of Ulaan Baatar(about 60km). Terelj National Park Outstanding Natural Scenery and wildlife, The park lies at 1600 metres high and over 1.2 million acres large. After crossing a river by car start trekking 28 km to Princess tourist camp.(B/L/D)

Day 12 : Khan Khentii Protected Area, Princess temple by Oxcart or horse riding

Today you will visit Princess temple depending on your choice. We will provide you oxcart riding to temple The temple was built by Prince Dondovdorj who was the grandson of Tusheet Khan Chakhundorj, in honor of his queen Khicheengui Amarlingui Princess who was the daughter of Enkh Amgalan the Manchu King.The Temple used to have monks and run their religious activities till 1930. The Princess Temple was badly damaged by Stalinist purge during 1938-1942. Now there is only the ruin of temple still remained. Overnight in the tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 13 : Drive back to Ulaanbaatar

By passing though Terelj Np we will drive to Ulaanbaatar visit, Turtle Rock, or called Melkhi Khad by the locals, is an interesting rock formation looking like a turtle. The Turtle rock is set in a valley. Also You will visit beautiful Ariyabal temple on the top of a hill not far from Turtle rock, breathtaking view of Terelj national park scenery. Arrive Ulaanbaatar. Evening you will have Traditional folk dance concert overnight 3 start hotel (B/L)

Day 14 : Departure

Time to say Goodbye to beautiful Mongolia: After breakfast at the hotel you will be taken to the Airport for departure. (B)