ONLY 4 BRAVES (#2) 7 days / 6 nights A short tour discovering the steppe
DAY 1 ULAAN BAATAR -HUSTAII NATIONAL PARK Arrival at Ulaan Baatar Airport. Meet the guide and the drivers. Transfer to the centre of the Capital and lodge at 5***** hotel (use until midday). In Mongolia there aren’t all those facilities that are present in the Western Countries. On the other hand, as we have written in the introduction, these are not tours, these are CHALLENGES!!!! The Hotel has lifts, there are only few “barriers” and the bathrooms are large (even if there aren’t specialised fittings & handle bars). This hotel can be considered, without doubts, the best solution in UlaanBaatar. Rest time. Then, briefing with the guide to deepen the understanding of each other or to solve some need. Lunch free. In the afternoon departure toward Hustaii National Park (2 hours drive): even if the distance is short, we’ll stop many times in the order to familiarise with the steppe. Arrival at the ger camp. Dinner & overnight stay. (HB) DAY 2 HUSTAII NATIONAL PARK - KHARKHORIN After breakfast, we leave the camp and we visit, escorted by the rangers, the inner park. Here, we can see many wild animals like eagles, marmots, gazelles, foxes and the famous Takhi wild horses. Even if the steppe is totally lacking in suitable facilities, it will be easier to handle than the Capital. After, we’ll drive to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of Chinghis Khaan. Lunch at a local restaurant on the road. In the late afternoon arrival at the ger camp. Dinner and overnight stay. (FB) DAY 3 KHARKHORIN - TSENKHER HOT SPA Breakfast. The morning is dedicated to Kharkhorin. The ancient capital, known in the past as Kharakhorum, was entirely destroyed by the Chinese in the 14th century, but upon its ashes, in 1586, was built one of the most important monastery of the country: Erdene Zuu with its white walls, its 108 stupas, its temples. Lunch at a local restaurant in Kharkhorin. In the afternoon departure towards Tsenkher Hot Spa, passing through green pasturelands where you can meet local families. Arrival at the ger camp, built on the hot water spring (38°C). Time for relax, massage or go to the baths. Dinner and overnight stay. (FB) DAY 4 TSENKHER HOT SPA - TSETSERLEG Breakfast. Departure to north direction driving across pasturelands, valleys and green hills. Stop at local families to attend their daily activities. Arrival in Tsetserleg, the “Garden Town”, lodge at the best local hotel and lunch at restaurant. In the afternoon visit Buyandelgeruulekch Monastery/Museum. Dinner & overnight stay- (FB) DAY 5 TSETSERLEG- ULAAN BAATAR Breakfast. Departure to Ulaan Baatar. Stop at the ruins of Khar Balga, Capital of the first Uyghur Empire (VII-VIII century A.C.)Lunch at a local restaurant on the road. In the afternoon arrival in UlaanBaatar. Lodge at 5***** hotel. Dinner free. Overnight stay. (HB)
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DAY 6 ULAAN BAATAR Breakfast. All day dedicated to the Capital. In the morning visit Gandan Monastery, the most important Buddhist core for the Mongolian people. Here, before the Soviet purges, there were more than 10.000 monks. You’ll visit the Buddhist schools, the Tibetan-style temple which contains a 26 mt. high Avalokitesvara’s golden statue, the Buddhist temples where it is possible to attend lamas’ prayers. After that visit the Natural Sciences Museum that hosts a unique collection of Dinosaur fossils such as Tarbosaurus (a relative of the T-Rex), Protoceratops, eggs,.... Or visit the Fine Arts Museum (Zanabazaar Museum) with its ancient rock carvings, Zanabazaar’s magnificent works, Thangka, Mandala, paintings, etc... - Lunch free. In the afternoon visit of Chojin Lama Museum where you can see a wonderful collection of Tsam Masks, original and used in the past by the monks during ceremonies and sacred performances. Rest of day free for shopping and/or for watching a folk songs & dances show. Dinner free. Overnight stay at hotel. (BB) DAY 7 DEPARTURE Breakfast and transfer to the airport. (BB)
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