See the key historical sites and natural beauty of Khentii province, where Genghis Khan spent his youth, unified the tribes through conflicts, and was subsequently enthroned. You will find Khar Zukhnii Khokh Nuur Lake, where Genghis Khan settled and named Genghis Khan, according to the Hidden History of Mongols chronicle book. See the ancient monastery Baldanbereeven, which was erected among spectacular natural formations, the Uglugch Wall noblemen’s grave site, different statues in Deluun Boldog and Khuduu Aral, and other historical treasures. Northeastern Mongolia is also lovely, with forested mountains, crystal-clear rivers, lakes, flower-carpeted plains, and mountain steppes.
- Travel to the birthplace of Genghis Khan
- Travel to the southern edge of Siberia
Length: 5 days
Potential dates and weather condition: From June to September each year.
Tour type: Private Package Tours
Area: Eastern Mongolia
Difficulty: moderate (need some experience necessary. The trip suitable for 20-50)
Prices
1710 USD (based on single person)
1050 USD p.p (based on 2pax)
850 USD p.p (based on 3pax)
720 USD p.p (based on 4pax)
660 USD p.p (based on 5pax)
620 USD p.p (based on 6pax)
Included: 4 nights in tourist ger camp, 1 night in the tent, food service, land transportation, English speaking guide service, mineral water, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag
Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses, travel insurance
Single supplement: 100 usd
Detailed itinerary
Day1. Genghis Equestrian Statue & Khar Zurkh Lake (220 km)
Day2. Baldan Bereeven Monastery, Rashaan Petroglyph & Uglugch Wall (222 km)
Day3. Khatad Museum & Dadal (112 km)
Day4. Andlal Palace (250 km)
Day5. Back to Ulaanbaatar city (330 km)
Day1. Genghis Equestrian Statue & Khar Zurkhnii Khukh Lake
We will pick you you up from your accommodation at 09:00 o’clock & drive to Genghis Equestrian Statue (55 km – 1 hour on the paved road). 40 m high Genghis Khan’s Horse Statue is believed to be highest equestrian statue in the World. There’s an elevator to observation desk on the top of the horse head & some interesting exhibits of cultural & historical in the basement building. Check out the observation deck & enjoy with other things. Then we will drive to the Khar Zurkhnii Khukh Lake (165 km – 3 hours mostly on the paved road). According to the Mongolian Secret History book, the Blue Lake was the place Genghis Khan proclaimed as the king of whole Mongols in 1189 when he was 27 years old. You will explore the lake amid the foothills of Khar Zurkh Mountain, sage-blue waters & dense pine forest. Overnight in the tent.
Day2. Baldan Bereeven Monastery, Rashaan Khad Petroglyph & Uglugch Wall
After breakfast time, we will drive to Baldan Bereeven Monastery (60 km – 2 hours on the dirt road). It is the ruins of a Buddhist monastery founded in 1813 and destroyed in 1937 by communist purges. Located in the picturesque valley of Munkh-Ulziit Mountain, the monastery was formerly one of the largest monasteries in East Mongolia. Raw violence of the destruction at the site was still visible, still palpable, even though it happened over years ago. We will hike to the ruins for visiting to local ger museum displayed survived objects of destroyed monastery and a lovely and active Buddhist temple. After lunch time, we will drive to Rashaan Khad Petroglyph (80 km – 2 hours on the dirt road). It is one of the greatest collections of prehistoric petroglyphs – figures carved in the rock over a period of 3,000 years and depicting themes connected with animal husbandry, navigation and stamp etc. We will walk around & take photo. Then we will drive to Uglugch Wall (10 km on dirt road). It is mystery series of stone structures & walls of unknown origin & uncertain age. Some archaeologists believe that this structure is belong to the medieval age or Khidan state. We will explore the site. Then we will drive to the tourist ger camp (70 km – 2 hours on the dirt road). Overnight in the tourist ger camp.
Day3. Mongolian Queens’ Museum & Deluun Boldog tour – the birthplace of Genghis Khan
After breakfast time, we will drive to Mongolian Queens Museum (35 km – 1 hour on the dirt road). This museum was opened in 2011 in the birth place of Dondogdulam & Genenpil whose were queens of last king Bogd Javzandamba VIII. Exhibits of the museum show the exhibits of 7 other notable queens who played major role in Mongolian history. Then we will explore Duurlig Burial Mound which is belong to Huns period. Then we will drive to Dadal village (80 km – 3 hours on the dirt road). We will check out Genghis Marble Statue, holy spring which used for washing Genghis Khan after just his birth & Deluun Boldog birthplace of the great king etc. Overnight in the tourist ger camp.
Day4. Andlal Statue – friendship oath
After breakfast time, we will drive to Andlal Statue (145 km – 4 hours on the dirt road). This is a monument featuring a young Temuujin (Genghis Khan) & his lifetime friend Boorchi. The two figures are bowing & touching to each other by their forehead & the figures together in the symbolic form of friendship between Mongolian men. Andlal means friends oath. After lunch time, we will drive to Genghis Khan town (105 km – 2 hours on the paved road). Overnight in the local hotel.
Day5. Back to Ulaanbaatar city
After breakfast time, we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar city (330 km – 5 hours on the paved road). After arrive in the city, you will be transferred to your accommodation and end the trip.
End time: around 14:00 o’clock
Total driving distance: 1170 km
Information
- Above prices are changeable by changing components (kind of services) of the itinerary.
- This is a private tour and you or your travel buddies will be in the tour.
- Domestic flight companies accept only 10kg-15kg lugguge incuding your carry on bags too for free transfer.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you are in correct pick up location at correct time as stated on your booking form.
- No smoking in travel vehicles or aircraft.
Please let us know should you have further inquiries! We are looking forward to assist you with organizing your stay in Mongolia and answering any questions you might have about this tour. We want your holiday experience in Mongolia to be as amazing as it is possible.
