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Day 1. In Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia,
and meeting with English speaking guide who will accompany you to hotel or
guesthouse. Buddhism program will start with Gandan Monastery- a heart of
Mongolian yellow head Buddhism. We will experience the influence of Buddhism in
Mongolia and see the outstanding and impressive 24m golden plated statue of
Buddha; Megjid Janraiseg. This monastery is the largest and most important monastery
in Mongolia with 500 monks. After lunch we will be picked up by a Buddhist monk
to his place to observe live chanting and special Luujin worship in his roud
felt tent. Unique tradition and items used by monk will surprise you. After we
visit to the Choijin Lama Museum. This attractive monastery was built in 1908
for Choijin Lama, Luvsankhaidav, the state oracle and younger brother of the
eighth Bogd Gegeen. The temple is now a museum preserving the elaborately
decorated interiors and containing a rich collection of Mongolian Buddhist
sculptures and paintings. It has several gilded bronze statues, impressive
sculptures of the major Mongolian and Tibetan incarnations of the Buddhist
deities, and a striking array of papier-mache masks used fortheTsam dance
ceremonies, in evening time to enjoy traditional music— concert where you can
see real and famous Mongolian Throat singing performance, long song singing,
contortionists and many more. Overnight in Hotel
· Day 2. Unique opportunity to meet and visit a real Shaman (not touristic) - to whom special powers are attributed for communicating with the spirits and influence them dissociating his soul from his body. The spirits help him do his chores which include discovering the cause of sickness, hunger and any disgrace, and prescribing an appropriate cure. He will tell you more about your past, present an future life. His activity directed towards healing, curing and helping people. He seeks to act by himself being a medicine. He develops a relationship of help. At the beginning of any task, he always has a purpose. So you will have a chance to be cured (you can ask about your family members) if you can be open to him. It is amazing how they help people who suffer and spirit takes away all illness from human body. Overnight in Hotel
· Day 3. Start countryside excursion to Amarbayasgalant Monastery
· This is a place of bright spirits, religious intelligence and admiration of local architectures. Officially, Amarbayasgalant monastery was the retreat place of the "Dalai Lamas" of the Mongols, the Bogd Khaan Javtsundamba. It is located in the beautiful valley of Iven River Et the foot of Burenkhan Mountain in Selenge province. The monastery was established by order of the Manju Emperor Enkh-Amgalan, to cherish and give a respect to Mongol's first Bogd Khaan Undur Gegeen Zanabazar. Its tunning architecture is traditional with a Tibetan style of temple building, curved roofs, mystical gargoyles, mandarin inscriptions and imperial colors. 3730 kg of silver from the state were used to build a magnificently styled place for Buddha worshippers. A huge numbers of rare religious relics, books, sutras, thangkas and Buddhas were destroyed during the communist purge. The monastery underwent restoration by UNESCO from 1975 until it reopened in 1990. Having young Buddhist '.o get introduction as monastery guide. Overnight in ger camp
· Day 4. Trekking day. Explore surrounding nature of Amarbayasgalant Monastery nnd enjoy wonderful scenery . This monastery is one of the most well known and largest monasteries of Mongolia, is located in the beautiful Iven Gol River valley on the foot of Burenkhan mountain in Baruunburen som of Selenge province. Visitors especially enjoy the magnificent art, architectural construction as well its exciting location and relaxing nature. Overnight in ger camp
· Day 5. In early morning, we further drive to Uran Togoo Uul Mountain (200km, dust read). En route, we stop for a lunch in a restaurant in Erdenit townThe area is situated in Khutag-ondor soum territory of Bulgan aimag. This beautiful mountain was initially protected in 1965 by PGK Resolution No. 17. In 1995 it vas designated as a monument by Parliament Resolution No. 26 with an area of 5,800 hectares of area. Uran-Togoo-Tulga-Uul is an inactive volcano with a unique natural form.
Overnight in ger camp
· Day 6 .Drive to Teshig village. Camping on the shore of beautiful Hargal lake. Explore surrounding of this pretty lake. In order to enjoy every bit of your holiday don't miss a chance to visit nomads in the mountains or everywhere you like. For these few days your driver will take less travelled roads so you will enjoy to visit unknown areas. Overnight in private tent
· Day 7. Drive to Dayan Deerhiin Cave - legendary cave of Dayan Deerh of ancient shamanism - great opportunity to visit this remarkable spot which is famous among Shamans to be their holly place to get energy, to make one's soul and spirit powerful and strong to help people. It is a centre for energy among Shamans because during purges years many powerful and famous Shamans were killed in this cave and so their souls still occupies that area. This extremely interesting cave is composed of limestone, has a few separate rooms inside, and two-storied with a total length of 224 meters. The component of the cave has formed distinctive creations. Don't miss a chance to listen to yourself and try to get some energytiy concentrattrrg^on — this pure natural wonder.
Ruin of Dayan Deerhiin Hiid (temple) is located 10 km from the cave. On the way visit EgTarvagatain Bilcher National Park. This is a scenic area of rivers, forests and mountains, suitable for hiking and camping, though there are no tourist camps as yet. It is in Teshig sum. Access roads are very poor in this region. Just East of Teshig is the pretty Khargal Nuur. Bugat. Overnight in private tent·
Day 8. We drive further to Huvsgul lake
through Tsagaan Uur sum to see ruins of Dayan Deerkhiin Khuree and Chandmani
sum to see Queen Alungoo's monument. Today in the evening we arrive at Huvsgul
Lake - known as Dark Blue Pearl among beautiful mountains. This is the perfect
place to have vacation, kayaking, canoeing, hiking and trekking. Lake Huvsgul
is Mongolia 's largest and deepest lake. Located in the northernmost province,
it is the largest tributary stream of Lake Baikal in Russia . 96 rivers and
streams flow out of Huvsgul, among them the Egiin River, which then joins the
Selenge along its eventual path to Lake Baikal Lake Huvsgul is 136 km
long,water beneath 100 meters & 36 km wide, 262 meters deep and is located
at an altitude of 1645 m above sea level. Taiga Fauna and Flora, Tsaatan,
practicing reindeer breeding are the main attractions for tourist. Fishing and
sport fishing are becoming popular in the lake area. Lake Huvsgul is on the
important migration route for birds from Siberia , thus facilitating marvelous
opportunities for bird watching. Horse riding possible here. Overnight in ger
camp.
· Day 9 -10. Trekking with horse. At Huvsgul Lake take a 5 hours trekking with Mongolian horse and beautiful view. And nice rest
Overnight in ger camp
· Day 11. Start next excursion to Murun city. Overnight in Hotel
· Day 12. Flight to Ulaanbaatar
· Day 13. Last day in Mongolia beautiful dinner in Mongolian Number one restaurant Silk road and transfer to Hotel.
· Day 14. Departure day.
Our services include:
- Meet and greet service on Ulaanbaatar airport
- All transfers and flights in Mongolia
- Accommodation in 3* hotels on the basis of double room/full pension in UB
- Rooms with toilet/bath or shower
- Ger camp accommodation on round trips (double)
- English speaking tour guide from and to airport
- Local guides, yak, horse, camel care takers
- Round trips in off road buses or 4x4 jeeps.
- All tickets to museums and other sightseeing facilities.
- Jeep vehicle
Not included in our services:
- Visa (from embassy of Mongolia in Vienna)
- International transportation tickets
- Tipps for guide or driver
- Rent of Horses and kamels for riding
- Drinks are not included in full pension program
- Personal belongings
- Travel insurance
- Tour cancellation insurance
