Wildlife of Gobi and Khermen Tsaw tour

Wildlife of Gobi and Khermen Tsaw tour ( 13day/12nights )

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Itinerary

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Meet Nomadic Herders

Of course, the highlight of our trip is meeting the nomads and their friendly livestocks. Staying with them is a priceless opportunity to experience their way of life while it’s still around. Discovering wild nature all along the way

Mongolia is perhaps best known for its steppes, or endless expanses of grasslands. These prairie regions are characterized by their lack of trees. Be Awed By An Ancient Capital, and The Land of Dinosaurs

The tour will take you through some of Mongolia’s pre-history, with visits to historic spots as the Bayanzag /flaming cliffs/ found Dinosaur fossils. Ride A Horse Through Grand Yol Valley

We’ve partnered with local herders for access to authentic local experiences, including nomadic home-stays and horse-riding through the Yol Valley, which is a blaze of colour in the spring and autumn months. Ride A Camel in their homeland, Gobi Desert

Enjoy a ride on the good-natured and sure footed Bactrian camels as you traverse across the amazingly beautiful Gobi Desert.

Service included

Shared accommodation at Ger camp
Private English speaking guide and driver
All meals as listed
All entrance fee
Horse/Camel ride
Mongolian barbecue
Letter of Invitation
All transfers and transportation
Bottled drinking water p.p

Service not included

Personal expenses
Optional activities
Camera fee for museum & monastery
Travel Insurance
Single supplement
Tips for your driver and guide

Overview

Mongolia is one of the world’s last unspoilt destinations. It is a land of mystery, of extremes, of immeasurable space, where shamanism is still practised and people hunt with eagles. This is a land as diverse as it is dramatic, from the rugged mountains and dense forests of the north, to the lush grasslands of the central plains and the rolling desert dunes of the south. This is a land where culture, history and landscape are inextricably entwined, where nomadic herders still roam the vast steppe as they have since the time of Genghis Khan, and where the hospitality of its people is as boundless as its terrain. Specially Mongolian Gobi Desert, the habitat of the rarest animals and a unique natural landscape. 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, sands, mountains, rich with wildlife and also, it is a home of two humped camels. The Mongolian Gobi Desert is the largest dinosaur fossil reservoir in the world. The region is especially important as regards dinosaur fossils from the late Cretaceous period, which is the last of main three periods of the dinosaur age, representing the final phase of dinosaur evolution.

Itinerary

Day-1.Baga gazriin chuluu – Small rock formation

Our destination for today Bagagazriinchuluu /rock formation/ is a 15 km long and 10 km wide stone massif, is located Middle Gobi. Over 20 kinds of medical herbs and many species of animals such as wild sheep, ibex and marmot exist here, if you have chance you might the wild animals. Surtiinam is one of many beautiful places in Bagagazriin stone massif. This is a narrow canyon with asp, birch, white whicker and elm tree, as well the ruin of a stone temple and the site of 2 yurts where monks lived and meditated since the seventieth century. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-2.Tsagaan suvraga – White stupa (White cliff)

Early morning we will start drive to White Stupa which is located in Ulziit Soum, MIddle Gobi. The name TsagaanSuvarga (White Stupa) is given by local people to the impressive and legendary cliff which is eroded by natural phenomen on. Having 10 million years history, the cliff indicates different times by its colored layers. TsagaanSuvarga is interesting to see the sheer slope, facing east, which from a distance seems to be the ruins of the ancient city. Enjoy hiking around colorful Stupa, feeling like meditation in there. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-3.Yol valley – Three Beauty of Gobi National Park

After breakfast we will start drive to the “Gobi Three Beauties” National Park and will hike to the narrow ice canyon. It is called Yoliin am (Volture’smounth) by the locals is one of the main attractions in the Gobi for its stunning vistas. This area is a home to endangered snow-leopards and Lammergeyers(Bearded Vulture) where “eternal ice” usually remains throughout summer. There you guys might see some wild animals. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-4.Be Awed by Bayanzag-Flaming Cliff, The Land of Dinosaurs

Today we will drive to the homeland of Dinosour Fossils to explore it. This is Neolithic site where the large dinosaurs' skeletons on show in Ulaanbaatar Natural History Museum were found. In the west, it is better known as the Flaming Cliffs so named explorer Roy Chapman Andrews. He also discovered petrified forests remain of mammals and in particular the skeleton of hornless rhinoceros, the largest known mammal in the world. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-5.Khongor sand dune

After breakfast we will drive to Khongoriin Els which is called the “Singing Dune” for the sound of the wind howling through the dunes. Its over 180 km long, 3-5 km wide, lowest point 10m high, highest point is 200-300 m high from the earth. Its around 1530-1600 meter a.s.l. This is one of the largest and most spectacular sand dunes and a cold water spring with a river that leads to two small ponds. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-6.Second day at the Khongor sand dune

Taking a rest while you are enjoying the view of the nature. And we will do camel riding to the Khongor River. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-7.Zoolon mountain

Today we will drive through Zoolon Mountain. On the way to Khermen tsav enjoy the nature sightseeing and pass Sevrei village and overnight in a local nomad family. You will have a chance to learn a bit of nomad’s daily lifestyle. Overnight in ( B L D )

Day-8.Great Khermen Tsav

After breakfast we will drive to Kermen Tsav. It is a canyon with beautiful oasis, and canyon is full of 30 km high natural formations of cliffs and looks like remains of ancient cities and temples, iceberg drifting on a sea, huge dinosaurs, turtles and crocodiles. Thousands of year with erosion this majestic canyon was formed by nature and stretches 15 kilometer and 6 km in width. Overnight in wild camping ( B L D )

Day-9.Ikh Bogd Mountain

Early morning we will start drive to Ikh Bogd Mountain. Ikh Bogd "Great Saint" also known as Tergun Bogd, is a mountain of the Gobi-Altai mountains and located in the Bayankhongor province in Mongolia. It has an elevation of 3,957 metres (12,982 ft) above sea level. Rocky peaks loom over changing landscapes that are ideal for archaeological explorations, bird watching, wildlife veiwing, hiking and mountain climbing. Of its many peaks, canyons, and valleys, one of the province's most revered sites is the highest in the Gobi Altai range. Other notable attractions include BICHIGT KHAD, a world class petroglyphic site, whose rock paintings date back to the Bronze age. The nearby TSAGAAN AGUI-White Cave is believed to be the place of the earliest human inhabitance in Mongolia, with evidence of human presence dating as far back as 700,000 years ago. Overnight in wild camping ( B L D )

Day-10.Shargaljuut Hot Spring

Today our destination will head to the Shargaljuut Hot Spring. It is popular since ancient times. It has been used since 300 years because of its medicinal qualities. This hot spring is situated at a distance of 42 kms from Erdenetsogt sum which is 680 kms west of Ulan Baatar, the capital city of Mongolia. In today’s date there are thermal manifestations here and this comprise a huge area of steaming ground and various low flowing springs that give nearly boiling waters. This hot spring is based in the Shargaljuut Valley which is in between the Khangai Mountain Range. The sulphur-rich Shargaljuut, with its 108 springs, is known for its curative powers. Its healing waters stream out of granite and crystal rocks at temperatures from +45C to +96C. Its waters agitate blood vessels and help blood circulation and internal secretions. Each of Shargaljuut’s springs is dedicated to healing a different part of the body.Many people visit this hot spring yearly and enjoy the exhilarating features of this hot spring. This hot spring is said to be effective for skin diseases, blood pressure problems, stomach ailments, rheumatic fever and diseases affecting the nervous system. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-11.Orkhon Waterfall

We will visit to Uurt gorge, Orkhon river, and the Red waterfall in Orkhon valley. The red waterfall is situated in historically significant Orkhon valley, whose river flows an incredible 1120 km to the north before it joins the Selenge river. Also called Ulaantsutgalan, the waterfall was formed by unique combination of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes about 20000 years ago. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-12.Ancient capital Kharkhorin and Erdenezuu Monastery

Early morning we will start drive to Kharkhorin ancient capital city and will visit to the ErdeneZuu Monastery. It’s aancient capital city called kharkhorin where developed Kharakhorum capital of Great Mongolian Empire in 13th century. Explore ErdeneZuu Monastery Musuem. It is a biggest Buddhist center in medieval ages and it was closed and badly damaged in 1930s. Visit to some other sightseeing. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-13.Back to Ulaanbaatar-Celebrate The End Of An Adventure