Three Different Natural Zone And Ancient Capital City
About this tour
Heartland of Mongolia bestows wide variety of landscapes with vast valleys, green meadows, thick pine forests, lava fields and rich flora and fauna. Despite all, it also carries splendid historical and cultural sites. By expressing thru Mongolian Heartland, you still be able to discover most of Mongolian nomadic lifestyle, step in the former capital of Great Mongolian Empire and pay a visit first yet oldest Buddhist Monastery Erdene-Zuu. We won’t let you get bored, finally see the only surviving species of wild horses in the world, the Takhi, also named as Przewalski horses
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar to Kharkhorin ancient capital city
Ulaanbaatar –Kharhorin 365km ● A morning drive will take us to Kharhorin, the former capital of Great Mongolian Empire in the 13th century. Although considered as an ancient capital, there are very few remains left from this historic place. We will visit the one of the largest and oldest Buddhist monastery named “Erdene Zuu” which was built upon the ruins and foundations of capital Kharhorin in 1586. Luckily it has survived communist purges in 1937 and was re-opened as a museum. ● Excursion to the local museum of Kharhorin city where you will explore traces of Mongolian history dating from early Stone Age to Great Mongolian Empire. The museum offers great collections of items that were found from various excavation and expeditions around Kharhorin and Orkhon Valley. Following the museum we will stopover by other sites such as phallic rock and Turtle rocks. ● Horse riding around 1h ● Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp /nomadic family ger / ger guesthouse. (L+D) 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. Additional cost: 50USD p/p
Day 2: Kharkhorin Ancient Capital City to Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve
Kharkhorin town– Khugnu Khaan Natural Reserve 100km ● 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 ● Overnight optional: tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger. (B+L+D)
Day 3: Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve to Khustai National Park and Ulaanbaatar
Khugnu Khaan 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 (B+L)
What's included
• Transfers upon arrival and departure
• Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar • Hotel extras, such as telephone calls, bar bills and laundry services • Travel insurance, medical insurance • Visa application fees • Alcoholic beverages • International airfare or train ticket • Changes of arrival/departure flights • Gratuity to guides and drivers • Additional services • Any charges of major force beyond our control (e.g. imposition, quarantine restrictions, etc…)
What to know
EXTENSIONS: • SOUTHERN MONGOLIA- GOBI DESERT • NORTHERN MONGOLIA-KHUVSGUL LAKE • EASTERN MONGOLIA –CHINGGIS KHAN STATUE, TERELJ NP
Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar to Kharkhorin ancient capital city