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Explore Karakorum Ancient Capital Tour


Type: Classic tour

Highlights: Erdenezuu Monastery, Khogno Khan Natural Reserve, Khustai National Park, Erdenezuu Monastery

Lengths: 6 days, 5 nights

Favorable time: April to December

Trasnsportation: by car, by train, by plane

Destination(s): Kharkhorin, Erdene-Zuu, Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park, Ogii Nuur Lake, Ulaanbaatar - Capital City, Choijin Lama Temple, Khogno Khan Uul Mountain (Natural Reserve),

Tour operator: FeltNation Co.,Ltd



The capital of the Empire of The Great Mongolia was Karakorum. Later in 15th century, Erdenezuu Monastery was founded on the base of Karakorum. Now it is a partially functioning monastery and most of the temples became museums. Your tour begins with Khogno Khan Natural Reserve a home to many rare wild animals which also has a connection with Mongolia’s past historical events. You’ll also visit Khustai National Park where extinct Przewalski wild horses were re-introduced and you’ll enjoy the beauty of the nature. You will enjoy the Buddhist statues, religious items kept in the Erdenezuu Monastery which once was a spiritual centre of All Mongols. During the trip, fascinating sceneries of vast valleys continuing miles after miles, Khugnu Khan Mountain and the northernmost point of the Great Gobi Desert will add to your joy. Your last destination will be Khustain Nuruu National Park where one of Mongolia’s extinct creatures – wild horses or Perzewalski horses have been reintroduced by international aid efforts.
Day 6
Chinggis Khaan Airport Transfer to the airport and depart.
Day 1
Ulaanbaatar City. Welcome at the airport and transfer to a B&B hotel***. Have a dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Khogno Khan Mountain. In early morning after breakfast, we drive to Khogno Khan Natural Reserve (280 km, paved road). Khogno Khan Natural Reserve is a popular destination for its natural beauty with Khugnu Khan Sacred Mountain, a historical place where many battles between Central and Western Mongolian Khanates and Manchu invaders in 16-17 century took place. En route, we have a picnic lunch. Lodge in a tourist ger camp, Hike (total 1 km) to an ancient monastery ruin at the Natural Reserve. Have a dinner at the camp restaurant and overnight.
Day 3
Karakorum, Ancient Capital. Drive to Karakorum (80km, paved and dust road), Ancient Capital of Empire of Mongolia. Visit Erdene Zuu Temple and the dig ruin of the ancient city. Have a horse riding and overnight in a ger camp.
Day 4
Khustain Nuruu National Park. Drive to Khustai National Park (290 km, paved road). En route, we have a picnic lunch. Upon arrival in Khustai, we visit the park information centre for Przewalski wild horses. Drive to view the wild horses. Overnight in a tourist ger camp.
Day 5
Ulaanbaatar City. Drive to Ulaanbaatar City (95 km, paved road), transfer to your hotel. In the evening, we watch a folk performance. Then we have a farewell dinner in a good restaurant and overnight.