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Gobi-Central Mongolia

Peace Avenue Ulaanbaatar Department Store, SBD - 4 khoroo, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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Duration

12

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English, German, Russian

THE GOBI DESERT

The Gobi Desert is a east zone of desert and desert steppe covering almost 30 percent of the Mongolian territory. The area is often imagined as a lifeless desert like in many other parts of the world. In reality, most part of the Gobi Desert is a land of steppes and it is the home for camel breeders rich with wildlife and vegetation. Wild asses, camels, snow leopards, mountain sheep and gazelles flourish here, as do different types of flora.Dinosaur skeletons and their petrified eggs have been preserved here to the present day. Mongolians consider that there are 33 different Gobi, where sandy desert occupies only 3 percent of the total territory. Climate is extreme with 40 degrees Celcius in summer and severe winter. The Great Gobi Reservation established in 1975 was designated by the United Nations as the fourth largest Biosphere Reserve in the world in 1991. One and a half hour’s travel by plane. Located 600 km from Ulaanbaatar, in foothills of the Altai mountains at an altidude of 1521 metres above sea level. Two areas have been set aparlin the reserve. One, spreading over 44/9 hectares, claims the largest part of the Trans-Altai Gobi, the other, covering 881000 hectares is within the Dungar Gobi.

This tour has possible to organize between may and October . You will go to Umnugovi province It is on the south of Mongolia . You will see the Mongolian Gobi. This tour will be very interesting if you will goes a long , on the way you will see the steppe and ancient church . Also you will see the rare animals include “Bacterian camel and dinosaur fossils”.

Highlights

  • Mongolian gobi desert, camel.

Baga gazriin chuluu.
Baga gazriin chuluu.

We'll start with a full day trip to the Baga Gazriin Chuluu Ruins(1768 m from sea level). At this ruins there are mineral water springs and trees a top the many beautiful rocky hills. We'll spend the night in the nomadic ger "baga gazriin chuluu" camp.

Tsagaan suvraga
Tsagaan suvraga

We'll drive to the Tsagaan Suvraga and spend overnight at Ger. Tsagaan Suvraga one of the white colored cliffs for hiking area. sta in ger camp "white stupa"

Dalanzadgad city
Dalanzadgad city

We'll do a full day trip driving to Dalanzadgad( capital city of South Gobi) and we’ll stay at hotel and available to take a shower there.

Yol valley.
Yol valley.

We’ll drive to the Yoliin Am in the middle of the gobi desert National Park which is a strictly protected area, covering 70 sq.kms. On the way we'll stop for lunch at huge flat steppe. The mountains here are the highest in the Gobi Desert and the rocky scenery is quite interesting, especially until mid July while the ice gorge remains. We'll walk 3kms through a narrow valley, then 3 kms back to the minivan. We'll stay in Ger guesthouse.

Khongor sand dune.
Khongor sand dune.

We'll drive to the Khongoryn Els Sand (195kms) after lunch time. The Khongoryn Els are some of the lagest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia.We'll see beautiful views, huge sand dunes and a cold water spring with a river that leads to two small ponds. We'll then spend the night in a Ger guesthouse.

Khongoriin els
Khongoriin els

We'll climb and hike to the top of the biggest sand dunes. Also, if you wish, you may walk alongside the river for about 10 kms. We arrange the camel riding trip on the serious sand dunes.

Bayanzag
Bayanzag

We'll drive to Bayan-Zag(150kms). When we arrive at Bayan-Zag, spend the night in tents or Ger. Bayan-Zag which means "rich in Saxaul Shrubs" is more commonly known as the "Flaming Cliffs" of Bayan-Zag, famous for the discovery of dinosaur fossils.

Ongi temple
Ongi temple

Drive to Ongi temple. The ruins of Ongi Temple are found in Saikhan Ovoo soum of Dundgobi (Middle Gobi) province. It used to be a big Buddhist monastery compound built by Bari Yonzon Khamba at the bank of Ongi River. Transfer to the camp before the lunch. Visit the ruins of temple also there is small ger museum signifies ancient things. Dinner and stay overnight in ger at tourist camp.

Erdenezuu monastery/ kharakhorum /
Erdenezuu monastery/ kharakhorum /

Day 9 Early morning drive to Karakorum and arrive late afternoon, on the way picnic. Ancient capital of Mongolia Karakorum city was located on the right bank of Orkhon River and on the north-eastern slopes of the Khangai Mountain and founded by Chinggis khan in 1220, was not only the capital of the vast Mongolian Empire but the epicentre of trade along the Silk Road. At that time the inhabitants of city were mostly Merchants craftsmen who came to karakorum from all over the world. Khubilai khan moved to the capital of the Mongolian Empire to China, establishing the Yuan Dynasty, began losing its importance. In 1379 much of the city was badly damaged during an attack by the army of the Min Dynasty. Stay overnight in ger at tourist camp.

Orkhon waterfall.
Orkhon waterfall.

After lunch We’ll drive to the waterfall, called Ulaan-tsutgalan. Spend over night at Ger.

khustai national park

Drive to Hustai National Park to see the wild horses or Prezwalski horses and re-introduced back to Mongolia. The Hustai National Park in Mongolia is world famous for the successful reintroduction of the Prezwalski horse. In 2008, there are 20 groups of Prezwalski horses and their total number is reached over 230. In the evening time you have chance to more close to see and observe wild horses. There is a horse riding available at the national Park. Stay overnight in ger at tourist camp.

ulaanbaatar
ulaanbaatar

Drvie back to Ulaanbaatar, transfer to the hotel. Check out from hotel and transfer to Chinggis Khaan International airport or Ulaanbaatar train station for departure.

  • Airport Transfer
  • Camel
  • Car 4x4 wd
  • Fuel
  • Guest house
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Tent
  • Ticket for entry
  • What's Excluded
  • Bar bills, laundry, telephone calls
  • International filght
  • Single supplements
  • Visa Fee

(h)10-13 days

English
German
Russian

Tour's Location

Peace Avenue Ulaanbaatar Department Store, SBD - 4 khoroo, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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