4 Days EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF NORTHERN MONGOLIA WITH FLIGHT

4 Days EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF NORTHERN MONGOLIA WITH FLIGHT

General description
Khuvsgul, the largest freshwater lake located in the northern part is considered as a Blue Pearl of vast Mongolia. The area covered with pine and larch forest, rolling hills and high towering rocky mounts adds nuance to pristine crystal clear water of the locally respected Mother Sea perfectly matching the name Mongolian Switzerland. Northern Mongolia is also home of several ethnic groups such as Darkhad and Tuvan people or likewise known as Dukhan Reindeer people. For those Dukhans reindeers are the main source of their living and culture and they still continue living in their tepees.

Itinerary

Day 1: Khuvsgul -Mini Switzerland of Mongolia

Stop At: Khuvsgul, Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar – Khuvsgul Lake
• We commence on our flight towards the northernmost part of Mongolia. During our flight we fly over the beautiful lakes, river, alpine forest and obviously mountains.
• Arrive at Khuvsgul Lake which respectfully referred as “Blue Pearl” or “Mother Sea “by locals. The Lake is one of the wonders and top destinations of Mongolia. Khuvsgul Lake is located in the northwest of Mongolia near the Russian border, at the foothills of the eastern Sayan Mountains. It is 1,645 meters (5,397 feet) above sea level, 136 kilometers (85 miles) long and 262 meters (860 feet) deep. Khuvsgul Lake is the deepest lake in Mongolia. It is the second-most voluminous freshwater lake in Asia, and holds almost 70% of Mongolia's fresh water and 0.4% of all the fresh water in the world. Almost hundred springs, rivers and streams flow into the lake when only Egiin Gol River flows out form this gigantic water pool. Plus its water factors, Khuvsgul National Park cover huge percentage of Mongolian forest and primarily Taiga.

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: Khuvsgul

Stop At: Khuvsgul Lake, Mongolia
• Morning at leisure. Optional horse riding and hiking. The scenic fields of edelweiss and other colorful flowers, happily grazing yaks and herds of horses will definitely make to wonder around the lake.
• Visit to Reindeer - Tsaatan people

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• 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 3: Viewing the Lake Khuvsgul

Stop At: Khuvsgul, Mongolia
• After breakfast drive to Khavstal Mount, where we will start our hiking. The hiking will rake roughly 2-3 hours to get to the top. Hiking trail is formerly fixed gravel road that goes thru amazingly beautiful forested mountain with abundant wild flowers.
• Picnic Lunch.
• Once you arrive at the top we can basically view the lake in its all charm and beauty together with existing islands and majestic walls of Khoridol Saridag Mountains.
• Hike back to vehicle. Upon arrival at the camp site optional boats ride on your personal expenses.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• 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 / tents

Day 4: Return flight to Ulaanbaatar

Stop At: Töv, Mongolia
Jankhai Mountain Pass– Murun 145km
• Today we will gradually head back to Murun city. On the way stopover by Uushigiin valley where you can see complex of deer stone monuments erected besides the burial sites dating back to early Bronze Age era over some 4000 years ago. Deer stones were part of the ancient funeral practices and were mainly dedicated to express common people’s mourning over their great warriors and military leaders. There are 14 deer stones and one of the exclusive monuments is a deer stone with a human face.
• Picnic Lunch
• Murun – Ulaanbaatar

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: We would prepare everything /vegan, vegetarian and meat/

No accommodation included on this day.