Hiking Adventure in Wilderness

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. A tour guide and driver welcome you at the airport and transfer to the hotel in 50 km. We kindly advise you to take a very good rest.

You will have breakfast in the hotel. The guide will pick you up from the hotel in the morning.
Today we start our journey heading to our next destination. On our way, we would have
lunch at a local dining place in a town 75 miles away. Afterwards, we would drive to Elsen
Tasarkhai or Sand Dunes, which is around 80 km/ 50 miles long of sand in Uvurkhangai
province. We visit an old temple called Uvgun – Old Man, which is right before reaching the
sand dunes. By the sand dunes, we build our tents, have dinner and rest in the tent at
night. The sand dunes are located 173 miles away from the capital. You can walk with your
bare foot on the dunes and have leisure time. (Breakfast – hotel, Lunch & Dinner – Elsen
Tasarkhai)

We will have breakfast at the tent camp and drive 80 km heading to KharKhorin city, the ancient capital of the Great Empire of Mongolia. The city was built on a base of the ancient capital of the Great Empire of Mongolia in the 13th century. We visit Erdene Zuu monastery, one of three monastic centers, to have basic information about Mongolia and its history.  Afterwards, we will visit the KharKhorin museum in the city. We will stay at a tourist camp to rest. Today we will walk enough when we visit the monastery. There are temples and small chambers to visit within the fence of the monastic center and mostly we will walk outside. Meals: (BLD)

In the morning, we will have breakfast at the tourist camp and drive to our next destination – Tuvkhun Monastery, a distance of 100 km. In order to reach the Tuvkhun Monastery, you’ll have to hike for 5 km to the top of the mountain. You will reach  a small open meadow in front of the high rocky cliff. The Monastery is located on that cliff so you will also climb up to the monastery through rock steps. There are three small temples on the stage you climbed up. While you’re searching about the Monastery you’ll find several meditation caves. There are several ovoos (spiritual sets made by a pile of stones) on the top of the cliff and monuments dedicated to natural deities.

You’re going to do a lot of hiking and climbing here. But it will be worth trying since you’re going to see a beautiful display of nature on top of the Mountain. You need to carry your water with you and sun cream and sunhat is recommended to be put on depending on the weather. Full board meals. In the evening, we will stay in the tents.

This morning we will have breakfast by the tents and drive to reach the waterfall, near which we will hike and walk. Lunch will be served by the family on our way around 13:00. We have two free days in the wilderness referring ourselves to nature, untouched areas by the beautiful mountain chain, free from the constraints of structured schedules, technology, and urban environments. It provides an opportunity to connect with nature, recharge, and engage in activities that foster well-being and mindfulness. In August, it is possible to collect wild berries in the woods.

Spending time outdoors helps us appreciate the beauty and diversity of the natural world. It fosters a sense of belonging and respect for the environment.

Activities like hiking, climbing, or walking improve cardiovascular health, strength, and stamina as you know.

Immersion in nature reduces stress, anxiety, and depression while boosting mood and creativity. It’s often referred to as “nature therapy.”

Freedom from Distractions: Being away from screens, deadlines, and daily responsibilities allows you to focus on the present moment.

Free days in the wilderness challenge your comfort zone, improve problem-solving skills, and encourage self-reflection.

After breakfast, we will drive up to the peak of the mountain Tongorog to get to Erdentsogt village, where there is an old Buddhist temple called Khachin Lama and have a chance to talk to lamas. Afterwards, we would drive 12 km/ 7 miles away from the temple to see an ancient sightseeing called Shatar Chuluu – Chess Stones, deer stone, rectangular shaped burial sites aged 3000 BC. We will hike to the deer stones from the village. Lunch we will have on our way and dinner would be served by sightseeing in the wilderness. We will stay in the tents. This area is an untouched place and almost no tourists would show up. 

We will eat breakfast by the tents and drive again to the Erdentsogt village to get fuel. Today we will head to a different village, Mandal, where we will stay for 3 nights. Once we get to our next destination, we will visit nomadic families to watch their daily life routine, have a chat, make a conversation, even to participate or do some dairy products on our own with the help of herders’ family members. In the evening, we would watch and enjoy how nomadic people deal with their livestock such as roping horses, taming horses, milking cows etc. Lunch (Khorkhog is traditional cuisine of Mongols) and dinner we would have in the tent camp.

As usual we would be served breakfast in the morning. While we will stay closer to the small village, we would go to the ancient ruins of the temple, where lamas used to sit when they meditated. You would freely walk around and take your time to meditate.  After lunch, we would go to the mountains and hills to find rock carvings of 21 Gods of Buddhism along the river bank. In the evening, we would have free time to rest.

In the morning we would have breakfast and upload everything to the vans. First, we will reach Bayankhongor city to visit the local museum and then lunch would be followed. We would get on the paved road heading to the different province center, Arvaikheer, where we would say goodbye to our chef and cook. In the evening, we may walk a bit around the town. Dinner is at a local dining place. We will stay in the local hotel.

After having breakfast at the local hotel, we would head to the next destination called Hustai National Park, where people watch wild horses Takhi – Przewalski’s horse. It is 330 km/ 205 miles away from the town on the paved road. Kitchen van, our cook and kitchen driver would say goodbye to us and head to their home today. Lunch and dinner at the national park in the tourist camp. Overnight in the tourist camp too. The National Park is famous for its wild horse sanctuary and different species of wildlife. We would watch documentary films about the NP in the information center.

We would check out the rooms after breakfast and drive back to the capital.  When we reach the capital it is lunch time, which is followed by the city tour. It includes a visit to the Buddhist Monastery of Gandan Tegchenling, which is one of the three biggest monastic centers in Mongolia. Afterwards we would visit one of the famous cashmere factories making the tour inside. In the evening, we would watch a cultural performance of ethnic group ensemble at a small sized theater. Afterwards, we would have farewell dinner at a restaurant to try traditional food. Overnight at a selected hotel. (Breakfast – tourist camp, Lunch, Dinner – restaurants)

After having breakfast at a local hotel, we would head to the next destination called Hustai National Park, where people watch wild horses Takhi – Przewalski’s horse. It is 180 km/ 111 miles away from the town on the paved road. Kitchen van, our cook and kitchen driver would say goodbye to us and head to their home today. Lunch and dinner at the national park in the tourist camp. Overnight in the tourist camp too. The National Park is famous for its wild horse sanctuary and different species of wildlife. We would watch documentary films about the NP in the information center. (Breakfast – hotel, Lunch – on the way, Dinner – tourist camp) 

We would check out the rooms after breakfast and drive back to the capital.  When we reach the capital it is lunch time, which is followed by the city tour. It includes a visit to the Buddhist Monastery of Gandan Tegchenling, which is one of the three biggest monastic centers in Mongolia. Afterwards we would visit one of the famous cashmere factories making the tour inside. In the evening, we would watch a cultural performance of ethnic group ensemble at a small sized theater. Afterwards, we would have farewell dinner at a restaurant to try traditional food. Overnight at a selected hotel. (Breakfast – tourist camp, Lunch, Dinner – restaurants)

Tour guide and driver would pick you up and transfer you to the airport. Hope you all have a very nice and memorable trip in Mongolia with the help of us and see you again. It is a great pleasure to assist you to travel here adding a new page to your life. Have a safe and joyful trip back to your home.