Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex And Terelj National Park

Day 1: Ulaanbaatar to Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex And Terelj National Park

Ulaanbaatar – via Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex -85km • This symbolic landmark known as the Zaisan Hill Memorial was erected by the Russians for the honor of unknown soviet soldiers deceased during World War II. A long stretch of almost 300 stairs will take you to the top of the Memorial with the full view of the city. • 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. • Mongolian traditional lunch with a local family • An optional day of experiencing horse trekking along the Tuul River thru the vast steppes with abundant contrast of landscapes. Nomadic Kazak family – Terelj National Park 75km • 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. • 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. (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.