"Lake Huvsgul"
Day1. Drive to the ancient city "Kharkhorin"
This morning we will drive to "Kharkhorin" In 1220 Chinggis Khaan decided to built the capital city of his vast Mongolian Empire at Kharkhorum and we will visit Erdenezuu Monastery, which was built in 1586, by a Mongolian warlord as part of his efforts to re-unite Mongols under the banners of Buddhism. Later in 1930-ies during anti-religion campaign under communists the monastery suffered almost a complete destruction of its temples. Today it is being lovingly restored by believers.
Stay overnight at town guesthouse.
Day2. Drive to Taikhar Stone.
We'll drive to Taikhar Stone and Tamir river. On the way we will stop by Tsetserleg, which is the capital town of Arkhangai province. And we can do some grocery shopping here at the market.
We will spend the night with a Mongolian family.
Day3. Drive to White Lake.
Today we will head off to White Lake and Khorgo Volcano. Landscape is dotted with white yurts of nomads. Thousands of yaks, sheep and horses graze alongside the way. It is a popular destination to go on holidays for many Mongolians.
We will spend the night in a ger.
Day4. Leisure at the White Lake.
The White lake is about 20 km long and was formed when volcanic lava dammed a local river. It is surrounded by extinct volcanoes. The lake is perfect for fishing and birdwatching. Today we hike to a volcanic crater, the Khorgo at 2100m. From the summit there opens a splendid view over the whole region and the lake.
We will spend the night in a ger.
Day5. Driving to Shine Ider.
We will do a full day driving to the Shine Ider village of Khovsgol province ( aimag). Further north our route lies through the wooded slopes of Khangai Mountain range..
We will spend the night in a family ger.
Day6. Khuvsgul Lake.
Another day of driving finally brings us to the Khuvsgul lake, the right place to enjoy the deserved rest after days of driving. This is the deepest lake in Central Asia and the second largest lake in Mongolia. Water of Hovsgol lake is incredibly clear and clean.
We will spend the night in our tents.
Day7. Leisure at Khuvsgul Lake.
Today you may do various activities such as swimming, hiking, horseback riding or kayaking. You may as well just laze around by the vast blue expanse of the lake.
We will spend the night in a our tents.
Day8. Visit to Tsaatan family.
Early in the morning drive to Tsaatan (Reindeer) family. To see the lifestyle of taiga forest people. If you want to hiking the mountains, you will see the brilliant view of the Lake. In the evening free time in the picturesque places.
We will spend the night in our tents.
Day9. Drive to Moron.
We will take a half day rest and then after lunch time we will drive to Moron capital city of Khovsgol province.
Stay at hotel.
Day 10. Drive to Urantogoo.
Drive to Urantogoo mountain which is extinct volcanoes enjoying State protection.
We will spend the night in a family ger.
Day11. Drive to Amarbayasgalant Monastery.
Drive to Amarbayasgalant Khiid, which is the second largest Monastery in Mongolia. This monastery is one of the few monasteries in Mongolia, which survived the purges of the 1930s mostly intact.
We will spend the night in a our tents.
Day 12. Drive back to UB.
After we arrive UB, we'll watch Mongolian folklore concert.
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Price/Person: 428 DOL
Number of participants 4 or 5
Duration: 12 Days
Area: Lake Huvsgul
Accomodation is included in this tour: Ger staying, family staying!
The Guide is able to understand this language also
english
french
Special Hints: Number of pax in the group: 4 or 5 The tour price includes the following: * Transportation within Mongolia ( Japanese jeep or Russian van) * Food ( Mongolian daily foods) * Camping gears ( Tents and mats) * All sightseeing costs * Petrol or gas for car * Support staff including driver * Mongolian folklore concert
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Our Mongolian guesthouse and tours is a Mongolian owned bed & breakfast agency and tour operator that helps you acquire accommodation and all kinds of tours in all around Mongolia and dedicated to making your stay in Mongolia comfortable and relaxing. Our guesthouse established in June, 2003 and from that time we have been serving for many tourists who come from all over the World. We always try to make the best service and to have comfortable accommodation and friendly staff to serve for our guests. That is probably the reason we became a quite attractive guesthouse in Ulaanbaatar. We offer our guests the best service at the cheapest price. As well as accommodation we also offer our clients the opportunity to take advantage of our expert knowledge of the country, and help you to make the most of your time in Mongolia.
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