2 Days Semi Gobi Desert and Khustai National Park

2 Days Semi Gobi Desert and Khustai National Park

General description
The area of Terelj lies near Ulaanbaatar, forming outstanding scenery with its forests of larches and pine, its granite rock formations sculpted as creatures, its turbulent rivers and nomad herders living in harmony with vigorous nature on the green lands of country. By just spending a day, you will be able to discover true way of life of nomads, their culture alongside with activities such as horse riding, trekking and visiting a Buddhist meditation center for your leisure. Pay a visit to Giant Chinggis Khaan and statue and overnight with Kazakh ethnic family. You will also discover some natural beauties of Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve and its surrounding sites as well as a ruins of over 300 years old Monastery ruin, together with dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai.

Itinerary

Day 1: Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve

Stop At: Bulgan Province, Bulgan Province
Ulaanbaatar – Khugnu Khaan Natural Reserve 280km
● We will carry onto Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve today which is a combination of all kinds of natural settings such as mountains, forest, steppe, desert, small lake and mineral water spring all in same location forming unique scenery and representation different natural zones. The area is perfect for hiking, climbing.
● Experience Mongolian hospitality with locals.
● Camel riding on the dunes

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: We would prepare everything /vegan, vegetarian and meat/
• Dinner: We would prepare everything /vegan, vegetarian and meat/
Accommodation included: ● Overnight optional: tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger.

Day 2: Khustai National Park and Ulaanbaatar

Stop At: Töv, Mongolia
KhugnuKhaan Natural Reserve – Ulaanbaatar 280km
● On the way to Ulaanbaatar, we will stopover at Khustai National Park which is known as being a home of Przewalski wild horses. Named as “Takhi” in Mongolian, these are the last and only breed of wild horses in the world. Since its re-introduction, today in the Park, there are some 300 wild horses.
● The equality of the various ecosystems within the park assures abundant wildlife. 46 mammals, 172 birds, 2 amphibians, 3 reptiles, 16 fish, and over 289 insect species have been recorded.
● Back to Ulaanbaatar

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: We would prepare everything /vegan, vegetarian and meat/
No accommodation included on this day.