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 Terelj
Tour-1
Region: Central Mongolia
Interesting sites: Terelj National Park
Available: 1th January-31th December
Length of tour: 4 days
Day 1
You will drive to Terelj National Park, which is located some
70 kms north-east of Ulaanbaatar. Underway, the bus will make
a few stops to enable you to shoot some pictures of the gigantic
and rough mountainous landscapes, where some rare flowers
can be admired. Our destination will be a ger camp in the
middle of overwhelming nature. The typical rock formations
make up the scenery here. Naturally, you will spend the night
in a traditional ger. You can easily explore Terelj (altitude
1600m) on foot, but you can also rent a horse for 4$ per hour.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 2
Stay in Terelj. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Today
you will have an excursion around Terelj, going to the river
and visiting some rock formations.
Day 3
After breakfast you will travel back to Ulaanbaatar, where
you will be accommodated in an excellent hotel on basis of
bed & breakfast.
In the evening we attend a Mongolian folk dance and music
performance, where we will enjoy very old Mongolian long songs,
performances by contortionists, throat singers, dancing and
more. Overnight at hotel. Afterwards dinner at the hotel.
Day 4
Transfer to the train station or airport, continuation with
Ancient Nomadic Tour Operator Company extension or continuation
of your stay on own initiative.
 Terelj
Tour-2
Region: Central Mongolia
Interesting sites: Terelj National Park
Available: June 01 - September 30
Length of tour: 8 days
Day 1
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, and transfer to
hotel and have lunch. City sightseeing tour including a visit
to Gandan Monastery, with its huge gold-plated Buddha, a symbol
of Mongolian national pride and cultural revival. See the
monks chanting, spin some prayer wheels and view the intricately
embroidered thankas. In the afternoon see the dinosaur skeletons
and the renowned Camel Room at the National History Museum.
Dinner in one of the finest restaurants in UB. Overnight stay
at the hotel.
Day 2
Drive to Terelj-Gorkhi National Park, a fascinating area about
80km to the east of Ulaanbaatar. High Mesozoic granite cliffs,
sculpted into unique formations by wind, frost and rain erosion,
loom over fertile valleys. Saddle up the horses, ride around
10km and set up camp for the night.
Day 3
Arrive in the area of Tsagaan Suuliin Garam pass after an
18km ride. Be inspired by the surrounding wildflower meadows
and the soaring mountains above. Camp overnight.
Day 4
Ride on to the Gyalalzakh area, 17 km away, through the fertile
valleys and mountains of the Hentii mountain range. Pick a
scenic spot and pitch your tents.
Day 5
Arrive at the Gunjiin Sum Buddhist temple.
Here lies the grave of Queen of the Mongolian ‘Ephu’
king Dondovdorj, who was married to the sixth daughter of
a Manchu king. Dondovdorj built the temple in 1740 after the
death of his queen. It is his monument to the woman who had
once been awarded the title of “Diligent and Kind”,
and who was poisoned by the Manchus after she displeased them
with her support of the Mongolian people.
Day 6
On the way back to the Terelj ger camp, camp overnight on
the picturesque banks of the Shivertiin Gol River.
Day 7
Complete the ride back to the camp at Terelj. The night ends
with a farewell party, with delicious traditional Mongolian
cuisine khorkhog.
Day 8
Drive from the tourist camp back to Ulaanbaatar.
In the afternoon, visit the Bogd Khaan Winter Palace Museum
and Natural History Museum. The Winter Palace was the home
of the eight Bogd Khaan, and consists of a complex of temples
and the Bogd’s European-style home, which is filled
with such wonders as a ger covered in snow-leopard furs, gifts
to the Bogd Khaan from world leaders, and stuffed seals, penguins
and even a giraffe. In the evening, see a performance by a
Mongolian folklore group.
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