3 days Tsagaan Sar

3 days Tsagaan Sar

Do you want to be a part of an authentic Mongolian celebration? Like most of the Buddhist countries, Mongolia has been celebrating Lunar New Year in accordance with lunar calendar for centuries. The celebration usually takes place at the end of the winter and in the beginning of spring to glorify winding up of the harsh winter days and welcoming of the upcoming days of spring. By joining this trip, you can be the part of unique culture, tradition and Mongolian people. Be in the heart of real Mongolian celebration. Despite the celebration, 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 Mountain

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 of different natural zones. The area is perfect for hiking, climbing and horse riding. Camel riding on the dunes Experience Mongolian hospitality with locals. Today is the Eve of New Year which called Bituun in Mongolian. Families will clean and tidy up their places and makes sure that everything beginning with firewood and ending with food shall be plenty of for the new coming Year. Also for the well being and bounty of the year, everyone shall also feats and fill their stomach.
Duration: 24 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in the nomadic family’s ger

Day 2: First day of the New Year

Stop At: Bogd Khaan Palace Museum of Mongolia, Bogd Javzandamba Street 15 Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Today is very first day of the New Year. On this auspicious day, all family members gathered especially for the occasion, gets up before the sunrise and gives a honorary respect to fist sun of the year. Afterwards, it will be followed by a traditional greeting called “Zolgolt”. During greeting actions elders of the families will praise their blessing and good wishes. After the ceremonial greeting, families with other guest will start the feasting full of dairy products, steamed dumpling and assisted with fermented mare’s milk. On this day you will how Mongolians respect elders, how the celebration goes on and other interesting taboos and customs. Occasionally, families will play different kinds of games too. Visit other families in the neighborhood on a horse back.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight with a local nomadic family

Day 3: Khustai national park and Ulaanbaatar

Stop At: Khustain Nuruu National Park, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve –via Khustai – Ulaanbaatar 310km Today we will start our journey back to Ulaanbaatar. On the way will stop at Khustai National Park. Khustai National Park 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 left in the world. Since its re-introduction, today in the Park, there are some 300 wild horses. Park has a great range of rich ecosystems which definitely creates pleasant environment for numerous wildlife. According to the researchers’ data, there are huge numbers of mammals, birds, reptiles and others. Return to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to your accommodation.
Duration: 1 day

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