Tour code: MAT004-02
Trip Highlights:- Meet nomadic families, learn about their lifestyle
- Trek through Gorkhi-Terelj national park’s natural landscapes
Duration: 12 days 11 nights
Trekking: 6 days
Activity : 4-6 hours of trekking on some days, sightseeing, cultural visits, stay with nomadic family for 2 days to learn about their lifestyle
Accommodation: 2 nights in hotel, 1 night in ger camp, 7 nights in tent
Transport: 4*4 Russian or Korean van
Number of participants: Min-2 PAX Max-12 PAX
Day 1: An introductory city tour through Ulaanbaatar, where we will visit sites such as Gandan-tegchilen monastery, National Museum of Mongolia where you will learn about the history of Mongolia, and other sites such as Zanabazar fine arts museum will allow you to see the culture of Mongolia.
Day 2: We will drive to Terelj in the morning. Once we get to Terelj, our trek will start. We will walk about 2 -3 hours until we arrive at our campsite near a river. In the evening, we will meet with our horses and local guides. They will also provide us with a horse cart to carry our baggage. Overnight in tent.
Day 3: Once we have packed our baggage on the horses, we will walk to a nomadic family’s winter shelter. From this, we will learn about the Mongolian housing and how they have adapted to living in harsh climates. We will head north east towards Baruun Bayan River where we will spend the night.
Day 4: We will spend the day learning about nomadic lifestyles. You will be able to learn about how dairy products made, how many dairy products Mongolians make from milk, and how each of them is significant to a healthy lifestyle. You can taste each dairy products and even help make some too. Then we will continue walking through the valley.
Day 5: In the early morning, we will visit Gunj temple which is a temple built by Efu Dondovdorj to commemorate the death of his Manchurian wife Amarlangui. Later we will trek through high mountain forests until we reach our campsite.
Day 6: Continue trekking through the nature. You will be able to smell wild flowers growing beneath you. You will hear birds chirping and soaring above you. We will camp next to Dond bayan river at the base of Altan Ulgii mountain.
Day 7: We will descend from high mountain taiga belt to forest zone. Here, we will visit nomadic families and learn more about nomadic lifestyles. This will be our last day of trekking. We will meet our cars and drivers and spend the night under the stars.
Days 8, 9: We will spend two days with the nomadic families. You will feel as if you are part of the family from their warm hospitality. Stay overnight in tent
Day 10: Return to Ulaanbaatar city. On our way, we will take a moment to throw rock onto an ovoo. Mongolians use ovoo when travelling as a way to offer thanks to the surrounding nature and the gods and to seek safety when continuing their journeys. Then we will visit the famous Turtle rock, named for its resemblance to a turtle when viewed from a certain angle.
Day 11: In the afternoon, we will arrive back in Ulaanbaatar city. In the evening, we will see a Mongolian cultural concert with contortion artists, throat singers, national long songs and dances. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 12 : Departure
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