Kharkhorin ancient capital city
Ovorkhangai - Ulaanbaatar –Kharhorin 365km
● A morning drive will take us to Kharhorin, the former capital of Great Mongolian Empire in the 13th century. Although considered as an ancient capital, there are very few remains left from this historic place. We will visit the one of the largest and oldest Buddhist monastery named “Erdene Zuu” which was built upon the ruins and foundations of capital Kharhorin in 1586. Luckily it has survived communist purges in 1937 and was re-opened as a museum.
● Excursion to the local museum of Kharhorin city where you will explore traces of Mongolian history dating from early Stone Age to Great Mongolian Empire. The museum offers great collections of items that were found from various excavation and expeditions around Kharhorin and Orkhon Valley. Following the museum we will stopover by other sites such as phallic rock and Turtle rocks.
● Horse riding around 1h
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Horse and Camel ride
- Park entrance fees
- Transfers upon arrival and departure
- Guide service at all times
- Lodging in countryside ger camps or a nomadic family’s Ger
- • Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar
- • Travel insurance, medical insurance
- • Alcoholic beverages
The Mongolian Heartland presents a diverse array of landscapes, from expansive valleys and emerald pastures to dense pine woods and volcanic terrains, all bursting with abundant wildlife. Its historical and cultural landmarks are equally impressive. A journey through this region enables you to explore the Mongolian nomadic lifestyle, visit the former capital of the vast Mongolian empire, and admire the country’s oldest Buddhist monastery, Erdene-Zuu. But there’s more – get ready to meet the only remaining wild horse species worldwide, the Takhi, also known as Przewalski’s horses.
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