CLASSIC NAADAM FESTIVAL

Attraction: Bayangobi, Kharkhorin, Naadam Festival

Length: 8 nights/ 9 days

Tour type: Easy

Km: 830 km

Region: Central Mongolia

Season: Mid July

The biggest event and national pride of the year for Mongolians is the well known Naadam Festival, occurs at the height of summer in July 11-12 annually. The festival is also called “Eriin Gurvan Naadam,” meaning “Three Manly Games”. It is a true test of manhood in such traditional games as horse racing, archery and wrestling. This ancient festival dates back many centuries and was originally created as a celebration during weddings or spiritual gatherings. After 1921, the Naadam Festival became an official celebration of the National Revolution Victory. On July 11 the revolutionaries mounted a successful attack, Urguu, a capital city, and expelled Chinese military garrison.

Day 1. Ulaanbaatar. JUL 07

Day 2. Elsen tasarhai. JUL 08

Day 3. Kharkhorin. JUL 09

Day 4. Ulaanbaatar. JUL 10

Day 5-6. Naadam Festival. JUL11-12

Day 8. Ulaanbaatar. JUL 13 

Day 9. Departure.