Kharkhorin ancient capital city
Ovorkhangai - Ulaanbaatar ‘96Kharhorin 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.
- Lodging in ger camps or with a nomadic family
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Horse and Camel riding experiences
- All park entrance fees included
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Guided services throughout the tour
- • Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar
- • Travel insurance, medical insurance
- • Alcoholic beverages
Embark on a week-long adventure that encapsulates the allure and wonder of Mongolia’s heart. This heartland boasts diverse landscapes that range from sweeping valleys, verdant grasslands, verdant pine forests, and lava fields teeming with a wide array of flora and fauna. But Mongolia isn’t just about natural beauty, it also holds a wealth of historical and cultural sites. By embarking on this Mongolian Heartland expedition, you’ll get a taste of the nomadic lifestyle, step foot in the erstwhile capital of the mighty Mongol Empire, and visit the ancient Erdene-Zuu Monastery. Our tour doesn’t stop there, you’ll journey through the Khangai Mountains, tackle a horse trek to the secluded Eight Lakes via the historic Orkhon Valley, experiencing horse riding like a true Mongolian nomad. Continue on a camel ride across the Elsen Tasarkhai dunes, and finally, meet the Takhi, the world’s last surviving species of wild horses, also known as Przewalski horses.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
