3 Day Karakorum and Elsen Tasarkhai tour

3 Day Karakorum and Elsen Tasarkhai tour

Our first destination is the Karakorum. This city once served as the capital of the Mongolian Empire and an essential station of the Silk Road. Karakorum city has much more to share than its current physical appearance. Mongolia’s largest and the historically most significant religious and cultural center – Erdenezuu Monastery – is operating as a museum there.

ElsenTasarkhai, a marvelous oasis with sand dunes, vegetation, lake, and birds, is located 80km from the Karakorum. Therefore, during this trip, you have the chance to experience the noteworthy, historical, religious, natural and adventurous side of Mongolia, all in one short period of time.

Leave Ulaanbaatar and explore one part of Central Mongolia on this 3-day trip –Learn about the symbolic ruins of the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire, largest and the historically most significant religious and cultural center – Erdenezuu Monastery.

Itinerary

Day 1: Visit the site of Ancient capital

Stop At: Erdene Zuu Monastery, Kharkhorin 62090 Mongolia
After meeting in Ulaanbaatar drive to the Karakorum, the symbolic ruins of the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire.

Visit Erdene-Zuu, the oldest monastery, with 108 stupas, built in 1586.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Kharakhorum Museum, Khushuu Tsaidam Rd, Kharkhorin 62090 Mongolia
Then visit the Karakorum museum and see the Great Mongol state period, Stone Age, Bronze Age, Ancient state period halls.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in tourist camp by Orkhon River.

Day 2: Visit Elsen tasarkhai and camel ride trial

Stop At: Elsen Tasarkhai (Sand Dune Mini Gobi), Rashaant, Mongolia
In the morning, drive to Elsen Tasarkhai - Gobi type area with huge sand dunes.

After lunch in a tourist camp, there is an opportunity for a camel ride trial through the sand dunes.

In the evening, we will play traditional games and stay overnight in a tourist camp.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at ger camp

Day 3: Drive back to Ulaanbaatar

Stop At: Discover Mongolia Travel, #1101 Metro Business Center, Улаанбаатар, Mongolia
After breakfast, drive back to Ulaanbaatar and finish the trip.
Duration: 2 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.