TMR Kod: 04 The Big Trans –Mongolian tourThe Essentials - Countries visited: Russia, Mongolia.
- Length of tour: 13 day
- Group size: / 5 minimum/
as you required, plus
tour guide
- Tour cost:
- Accommodation: Hotels- 6 nights (twin share), Mongolian Ger- 1 nights (shared), Trains- 5 nights (4 berth)
- Meals: In Mongolia breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Travel by: Train: Comfortable 4 berth sleepers. There are 2 rail sectors on this journey Ulaanbaatar to Moscow (5 nights)
- Schedule 2017: June 10-June 22, July 05 – July 17, August 05- August 17
- Highlights:
Ulaanbaatar: Zaisan Memorial, National History Museum, Gandan Hiid Monastery,
Ancient capital of Mongolia- Kharkhorum, Nomadic family visit. Moscow: Irkutsk- Lake Baikal, Matryoshka factory with master class and museum of Cheburashka.
Days 1-2: Moscow. Orthodox churches stand proudly alongside Soviet icons and chic modern boutiques in the nation's capital. Be transported back in time at the Kremlin and wowed by the onion domes of St Basil's Cathedral. Days 3-5: Trans-Siberian Railway. Sit back and relax as the lush forests of the taiga roll by on this once in a lifetime journey along the world's most famous train line. Days 6-8: Lake Baikal/Irkutsk. Be a special guest of a local family during a traditional homestay on the shores of Lake Baikal. Later, enjoy time wandering through the streets of Irkutsk exploring the city's interesting mix of traditional Siberian and communist-era architecture and Russian cultures. From here, travel into legendary Genghis Khan territory. Note: daily train from Irkutsk to Ulan-Batar has no 1st class compartment, only 2nd class is available. Day 9: Ulaanbaatar. Witness the old and new facets of Ulaanbaatar. Make time to see the Winter Palace of Bogd Khan, Mongolia's last emperor, as well as the beautifully restored Gandan Khiid Monastery. Mongolian Last King's Palace Museum , Zaisan Hill Memorial, Buddha's Statue.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Ulaanbaatar-Bayangobi
Journey to Bayangobi/Ruins of
Uvgun Monastery. After early morning breakfast, we will drive to Bayangobi. It
is a unique place with many different forms of natural landscape; combination
of a Gobi sand dunes, forests and rocky mountain.
Lunch in the ger camp. Opportunities to hike in the small
sand dunes and riding a camel.
In the afternoon we will visit Erdene Khambyn Khuree; the
monastery is located in the majestic looking Khugnu Khaan Mountain. Enlightened
Bogd Gegeen Zanabazar, a religious leader, philosopher, artist and sculptor was
founded these Uvgun and Zaluu temples for his religious teacher. The soldiers
of Oirad nobleman Galdan boshigt destroyed the monasteries and assassinated the
monks in 1688. We will have an opportunities to visit horse breeder's family
and experience making of airag, the Mongolian traditional drink made by mare's
milk. Horse riding opportunities with Mongolian wooden saddles.
Day 11 : Bayangobi-Kharkhorum- Bayangobi
After breakfast Continue tour
to Khara Khorum the an ancient Capital of Great Mongolian Empire and main
treasure of Mongolian Buddhism, an Erdenezuu Monastery. Kharkhorin was
established in the valley of Orkhon River in 1220. It was one of the stopovers
of legendary Silk Road for 140 years. Kharkhorin played significant role in
Mongolian history; was a capital city of Mongolian Great Empire until Khubilai
Khaan, a grandson of Chinggis Khaan moved the capital to Beijing of Yuan
Dynasty.
We will see the 800 years old worshipping Turtle Rock near
the temple. Erdenezuu Monastery – the first Buddhist monastery was founded by
Avtai Sain Khaan, a descendant of Chinggis Khaan, on the ruins of Kharkhorin in
1586. The monastery is surrounded by beautiful looking white walls with 108 stupas.
For centuries it was a spiritual and intellectual centre of Mongolia. The
monastery has an extraordinary collection of Buddhist paintings, priceless
religious objects, special dresses for Tsama religious dance and excellently
made Buddhist iconography with Mongolian and Tibetan style. We will drive to
Bayangobi. Overnight in the ger camp.
Day 12 : Back to Ulaanbaatar
Back to Ulaanbaatar in the afternoon. Visit Natural History
Museum. Shopping. At 18 Overnight at hotel. In the evening, enjoy a performance
of Mongolian folk art.
Day 13: Departure
Our guide and driver will deliver you at the “Mongolian
Railway” train station or Airport for departure to your country.
What’s included - All transportation as specified in the itinerary.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Excellent English-speaking local guide
- Entrance fees
- 1 hour horse riding
- Hotel in UB
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)
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