MShT Kod: 10
Karakorum and Elsen Tasarkhai TourCultural tours and horseback riding, hiking and fishing in the surrounding area Once the capital of Mongolia, Karakorum's shell now possesses sym¬bolic and historical importance rather than direct political clout. However, it remains one of the region s most popu¬lar destinations, in part because the site now houses Erdenezuu Monastery, the nation's second largest Buddhist monastery. The ruins of Karakorum response about 370 kilometers west of Ulaanbaatar, in Uvurhangai aimag . Karakorum was established around 1220 and was briefly Mongolia’s 1241. Within the next quarter century, Kublai Khan moved the center of Mongol affairs to Khanbalik, is now Beijing The Essentials - Length of tour: 3 days
- Group size: as you required, plus tour guide
- Tour cost:
- Travel by: This tour we use small minibus,
- Distance: 365 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar
- Duration: 7-9 hours by road
- Schedule 2017: Everyday
Itinerary
Day 1 Visit the site of Ancient capital Meet in Ulaanbaatar, we will drive to the symbolic ruins of Karakorum (380km), which was the capital city of Great Mongol Empire founded in the 13th century by Genghis Khan. You will also visit the oldest Monastery Erdene-Zuu built in 1586, with 108 stupas. Overnight in tourist camp near Orkhon river.
Day 2 Visit Elsen tasarkhai and camel ride In the morning, drive to Elsen tasarkhai - Gobi type area with huge sand dunes. After lunch in tourist camp, there is an opportunity for a camel ride trial through the sand dunes. In the evening, we will play traditional games and stay overnight in a tourist camp.
Day 3 Drive back to Ulaanbaatar After breakfast, drive back to Ulaanbaatar and finish the trip.
What’s included - All transportation as specified in the itinerary.
- Accommodation in tourist Ger camp
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Excellent English-speaking local guide
- Entrance fees
- 1 hour horse riding
What’s not included - Flights and taxes unless specified in the itinerary
- Vaccinations
- Tipping
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature (laundry, shopping, drinks etc)
- Hotel in UB
- Insurance
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