Attraction: Terelj National Park, Tsonjin Boldog & Khukh lake
Length: 2 nights/3 days
Tour type: Easy
Km: 420km
Region: Central Mongolia
Season: 1 June – 15 September
Tsonjin Boldog, located an hour’s drive from Ulaanbaatar, is the world’s largest equestrian statue. This is the place where Chinggis Khaan had found a golden whip which explained on the legend. A 40m high statue of Chinggis Khaan built on horseback covered by stainless steel and surrounded by 36 columns. Visitors can take an elevator to the viewing deck on the horse’s head and look out on the expansive Mongolian steppe
Day 1. Terelj National park.
Day 2. Tsonjin Boldog & Khukh lake
Day 3. Ulaanbaatar
Day 1. Terelj National park. After meeting at the hotel in Ulaanbaatar, we will drive to the Terelj National Park. The park lies at 1600 meters high and offers great opportunities for hiking, horse, camel and yak riding and rafting and rock climbing. The park is over 1.2 million acres large. Explore amazing egg-shaped granite rock formation and beautiful wildlife and Alpine flowers. Visit Turtle Rock and Aryabal Meditation Monastery in the mountain. Overnight at the ger camp
Day 2. Tsonjin Boldog & Khukh lake – We will drive to the Khukh lake via Tsonjin Boldog. This is the place where Chinggis Khaan found a golden whip which brought him fortune. We will visit 40m high equestrian statue of Chinggis Khaan covered by stainless steel and surrounded by 36 columns. The visitors can walk through the mane of the horse to see the panoramic view of the surrounding area. After lunch, we will drive to Khukh lake which lies in the Khar Zurkh Mountain in Tsenkhermandal soum of Khentii province. Khukh lake is a beautiful fresh watered lake wich is located 1675m above the sea level surrounded by forested mountain. Overnight at the ger near the lake.
Day 3. Ulaanbaatar. After breakfast, we will ride a horse for couple of hours then we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Picnic lunch on the way. We will drop you at your hotel in Ulaanbaatar.
- Soft bag or backpack
- 1 pair of jeans
- 1 pair of travel friendly Capri pants
- 3 short sleeved shirts
- 3 long sleeved shirts
- 1 sweatshirt or fleece
- Sports bra
- 4 pairs of socks
- Pajamas
- Underwear & leg warmers
- Rainproof jackets
- Bathing suit
- 1 cotton skirt
- Athletic or hiking shoes
- Flip flops
- Wet wipes
- Cleaning pads
- Small shampoo & conditioner
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Painkillers
- Rash cream & insect repellent
- Toilet paper
- iPod
- Camera
- Chargers & Adapters (Mongolia uses plug with two round pins)
- Headlamp & extra batteries
- Book
- Sleeping bag
- Sleep sacks
- Lighter
- Ziploc bag & laundry detergent
- Sunglasses & hat
- Earplugs
- Money belt
- Emergency contact
The package includes:
- Transfer to/from hotel
- Accommodation at 3-4 stars hotel (twin sharing basis) in the city
- 4 bedded Mongolian ger camps in the countryside
- 3 meals a day during the trip
- English speaking guide
- Transportation in the countryside
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Entrance fees to museum and National Park
- Cultural performance
Tour excludes:
- International airfares
- International train tickets
- Airport taxes
- Hotel extras telephone call, mini bar bills, laundry services
- Travel insurance, medical insurance
- Visa application fee
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses such as IDD call, internet
- Tips for local guide & drivers
- Optional tours
- Additional services
- Changes of arrival/departure flights