Overview
Traverse the Silk Road’s soul with Central Mongolia. Visit ancient capital city of Mongols Kharakhorum, Semi Gobi, Chinggis Khan statue. Overnight with nomadic family home, experience their lifestyle.
Highlights
- Visit Chinggis Khan statue, world's largest horse riding man statue
- Visit ancient city of Mongolia, Kharkhorum city
- Semi-Gobi riding camel in dunes
- Learn from Nomadic family lifestyle
- Visit Khugnu Tarna national park and riding horse
Itinerary
Having picked you up from Ulaanbaatar at 08.30-09.00am, Travel to Kharkhorin city.
Kharkhorin is ancient capital of Great Mongolian Empire in thirteenth century. It is located on the right bank of Orkhon river, 80 km south-west of Semi-Gobi. Explore Erdenezuu monastery is a focal point in the history and culture of the Mongolian people and visit Kharkhorin museum and ruins of Kharkhorin city.
Sleep at Yurt in the camp. The camp have a shower, electric. You can have an interesting conversation with tourists from many countries there.
Semi Gobi Desert. This area of the Mongolian countryside is exactly as it sounds: partially arid desert but surrounded by a green mountainous backdrop.
Driving through the Mongolian steppe, we'll reach the desert. We'll then meet a local family who will tell us all about their traditional nomadic lifestyle.
Immerse yourself in desert life enjoying camel ride through the arid landscapes of the Semi Gobi, admiring the dunes and mountains of Mongolia in the most exciting way.
Evening you can enjoy with nomad family. It is un official program.
There is no shower and no electric. It is full of nature and nomadic life style.
Visit Khugnu khan mountain.
Riding horse in the Khugnu tarna national park.
Visit Erdene Khamba oldest monastery.
More about national park and monastery:
The mountain is known for its stunning landscapes, combining rugged peaks, lush valleys, and diverse flora. The area is especially beautiful during the summer months when wildflowers bloom.
The region surrounding Khugnu Tarna is rich in biodiversity, home to various wildlife species, including deer and numerous birds. It is part of the larger Khugnu Tarna National Park, which aims to preserve this natural heritage.
Back to UB around 03.00-04.00pm
Stay in Central Mongolia Tour guest house in the UB city. We have women and men separate clean rooms.
From UB city to Chinggis Khan Statue Complex drive around 1.5 hour.
Entire to Chinggis Khan Statue Complex:
Towering over the Mongolian steppe, the Chinggis Khan Statue Complex is a striking sight. The 40-meter-tall statue of the legendary warrior stands atop a three-story platform, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Ascend the platform via a serpentine walkway, passing through a museum chronicling Genghis Khan's life and legacy.
Before entire the national park have a Mongolian lunch in the Ger/Yurt around 12.30am.
Visit Terelj National Park:
Terelj National Park is a sanctuary of towering mountains, verdant forests, and crystal-clear rivers. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-visit for nature lovers and adventurers alike.
Visit Aryabal Temple:
A Buddhist sanctuary. Located on a picturesque hillside in Terelj National Park, the Aryabal Temple offers tranquility amidst the natural beauty. This small monastery houses a statue of the Buddha, believed to bring good fortune and peace.
After we will going back to UB city around 15.00.
Includes
Cost Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Transport by car
- Breakfast x 3
- Lunch x 4
- Dinner x3
- Camel ride
- Horse ride in the national park
- Sleep a ger/yurt
- Kharkhorum museum entry
- Erdene Zuu monastery entry
- Khugnu Tarna national park entry
- Erdene Khamba monastery entry
- Ticket (Chinggis Khan statue complex)
- Ticket (Terelj national park)
- Ticket (Aryabal meditation temple)
- Photo with eagle
- Travel insurance
- Bottled water
Cost Exludes
- Travel insurance
- Bottled water