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Bogd Mountain – Terelj National Park (3 days)

Highlights: Nomadic family visit,  Hiking to the highest peak of Bogd mountain,  Visiting Chinggis Monument, Terelj National park, Local temple and Turtle Rock.
Highlights

Bogd Mountain – Terelj National Park (3 days)

 

 

Duration: 3 days/2 nights                                             

Tour grade: Easy                                              

Covering distance:                                               

Group size: 2-20


Travel Palaces: Ulaanbaatar - Tsetsee Gun Peak - Chinggis Monument - Terelj National Park - Ulaanbaatar 

Highlights: Nomadic family visit,  Hiking to the highest peak of Bogd mountain,  Visiting Chinggis Monument, Terelj National park, Local temple and Turtle Rock.


ITINENARY:

Day 1. Ulaanbaatar – Tsetsee gun peak at Bogd mountain  

After picking up you from your location, we will drive for about 1 hour to Bogd Khan National park. Lying in the south of Ulaanbaatar, Bogd Khan Mountain has been the most ancient national park of the country since 300 years ago. The Bogd Khan contains sacred mountains and rock carvings, over 300 plant varieties, animals such as boar, fox, hare, wolf, squirrel, eagles and woodpeckers, plus a deer farm.  When we get there, we will start our hiking through the deep forest to and from the highest peak, Tsetsee Gun, for about 3-5 hours. It will be great exercise and we will get energy from the sun at the top of the peak. When we come down, you can also visit the Manzushir Khid 18th century monastery in the southern reserve. The Monastery overlooks a beautiful valley of streams and pine, birch trees, dotted with granite boulders. Established in 1733, it had over 20 temples and was once home to at least 300 monks. There are ample opportunities to explore the nomad's lifestyle and sample airag, the fermented mare's milk that is the traditional nomad beverage. Stay overnight in Ger camp. BLD.

 


Day 2.  Bogd mountain – Chingis Monument -Terelj National Park

Today we will drive to Chinggis khan statue complex is located 54 km from Ulaanbaatar among beautiful natural scenery on the bank of river Tuul, in the place called "Tsonjin Boldog", memorial place connected with historic events. The statue in total is 40m high from surface erected at about 10 m high foundation and surrounded by columns. Far sighted Chinggis Khaan holds a golden whip in his right hand. There are restaurants and souvenir shops, the exhibition hall. After visiting the king monument, we will drive shortly to the National Park is the most popular destination and the third biggest protected area in Mongolia . Visitors can take leisurely strolls on meadows carpeted with edelweiss and a dazzling variety of other wild flowers, view fascinating rock formations against a backdrop of pine covered mountains and wander along the wooded banks of a mountain stream. The park is one of the most beautiful places in Mongolia. We will see the highlights including Turtle rock and Aryabala monastery.In the late afternoon, we will ride horse for 1-2 hours. Stay overnight in Ger camp. BLD.


Day 3. Terelj National Park – Ulaanbaatar city                                                                                                                 After having our breakfast, we will visit a nomadic family to see how they are still keeping the nomadic culture even if they are living not so far from the urban life.  It will be interesting to have conversation with nomadic family members to get knowledge of Mongolian culture. After lunch, we will head back to Ulaanbaatar city. Shopping time and Farewell dinner. BLD.