3 days Semi Gobi Desert and Chinggis Khaan Statue

3 days Semi Gobi Desert and Chinggis Khaan Statue

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: Bogd Khaan Palace Museum of Mongolia, Bogd Javzandamba Street 15 Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
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.
OPTIONAL: On the way to Kharkhorin optional stopover by a Mongol Nomadic show which is a classic cultural show that demonstrated every and each bit of a nomadic lifestyle. Only for May-Oct Additional cost: 40EU p/p
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight optional: tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger

Day 2: Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex

Stop At: Genghis Khan Statue Complex, Tsonjin Boldog, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve – Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex 330km Visit to Giant Statue of Chinggis Khaan towering with 40ms height on the bank of Tuul River facing symbolically its birthplace, the direction of East. As the legend says, great king found a golden whip, which for nomads meant symbol of immense fortune and victory. Stopover by a Kazakh family. Fine dining with local host family.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight optional: herder family ger / tourist ger camp

Day 3: Terelj National park

Stop At: Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Nomadic Kazak family – Terelj National Park 75km An optional day of experiencing horse trekking along the Tuul River thru the vast steppes with abundant contrast of landscapes. Continue with the journey to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, a place of granite formations created by natural erosions, slopes covered with pine and larch, fields shattered with colorful wild flowers, pristine rivers and lake. Lunch with a local family Short stop at one of the highlights of the park, Turtle shaped rock and hiking to the Aryapalo Meditation Center. Return back to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to your accommodation. (B+L)
Note: Optional stay with families along the banks of Tuul River. Despite the discovery of scenic landscapes, you will have an opportunity to cherish daily activities of the family. You can get hands in herding, gathering livestock, milking and producing traditional dairy together with the host. Later you can also take part in preparing some of the Mongolian dishes for the dinner
Duration: 1 day

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