11 Days Camel Caravan of South Gobi

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Zorgol Khairkhan
1 stop
1
Töv
Ulaanbaatar- Zorgol Khairkhan Mountain 150km • Locally sacred mountain which name was mentioned in the “Mongolian Secret History”. This 20kms long granite rock mountain has all sizes of caves, sources of mineral springs and home for mountain goats and sheep, eagles and hawks. Also around the mountain there were found several ancient burial sites of Mongol warriors. According to traditional Mongolian shamanic beliefs, names of holy, sacred mountains shouldn’t be pronounced whilst you are there. Optional for hiking and moderate climbing.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Bayanzag- Flaming Cliffs
1 stop
2
Dalanzadgad
Zorgol Khairkhan- Bayanzag 350km • This beautiful alluring red cliff of sheer mud rocks are locally named “Bayanzag” is one of the world’s famous dinosaur site. Thanks to American explorer Roy Andrews Chapman Bayanzag became a cradle of ages old creatures and known to the rest of the world as “Flaming Cliffs”. During their expeditions Chapman and his team were the first to reveal dinosaur fossils and eggs in 1922 from Bayanzag and other neighboring localities which are today displayed in Mongolian dinosaur museums in Ulaanbaatar and other museums around the world. • Not far from the cliffs there is a so called Gobi forest of Saxaul shrub. These trees are indigenous Gobi plants that are underground water fed and grow on the dunes. When its blossoms, it becomes a favorite vegetation for camels. • Both of the above mentioned sites are ideal for hiking.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Buugiin Khar
1 stop
3
Dalandzadgad
Bayanzag – Buugiin Khar 25km • Today we will begin our camel trekking towards a place called Buugiin Khar which is in 25kms distance from our starting point. Except just putting ourselves on the camel back, you will load up all our belonging together with a traditional ger pieces which will be built upon our arrival at the camping site by us. The scene will ideally resemble the nomadic family moving to their new spot.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Tugrugiin Shiree
1 stop
4
Dalanzadgad
Buugiing Khar – Tugrugiin Shiree 30km • Our camel ride will last for another 22kms in order to reach a place called “Tugrugiin Shiree”. This is an area of beige colored sand formation though became famous for its dinosaur fossils found here. One of the well-known to the world, finding was a complete skeleton of two fighting dinosaurs.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Khongor- Singing Dunes
1 stop
5
Dalanzadgad
Tugrugiin Shiree – Khongor Sand Dunes 160km Continue driving to west of the park to Khongor sand dunes which are known as the highest and biggest dunes in the country. • Stop at Khongoriin Els or Khongor sand dunes. These are the most astonishing dunes of Mongolia with extension of over 180kms length and around 3-15kms width and average height is 80ms. The highest dune is 200ms and from the top these dunes you will capture amazing view of Gobi with the most beautiful sunrise and sunset. When you climb the dunes they shift and cause a sound of vibration which very much resembles to the sound of an airplane hence it’s also called Singing Dunes.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
. Khongor- Singing Dunes
1 stop
6
Dalanzadgad
• When you are in Gobi, you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to get on the Bactrian Camels. It’s obviously is one of the remarkable experiences to trek on the camels along the dunes, on the green lush down the foot of the dunes. Our camel riding will last until we reach a small oasis where there are some Gobi bushes and shrubs. Camels are great lovers of Saxaul shrubs and it’s considered as the most precious wood in the desert for its outstanding survival and growth on desert soil. You will surely enjoy the pristine nature and high mountains during the ride.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Three beautiful mountains- Gobi Gurvan Saikhan
1 stop
7
Dalanzadgad
Khongor Sand Dunes – Yoliin am 180km • Today we will reach Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park which covers some chain of mountain ranges as the southern end of the Gobi-Altai Mountain range. Gurvan Saikhan literally meaning “Three Beauties” referred to the highest three peaks of the range which is almost over 2800ms. • Hiking in the Yoliin Am or Bearded Vulture’s canyon. Regarding the snowfall and shade in the canyon, oftentimes there formed a high layer of ice cover which sometimes will stay till mid July. During our walk, we may either walk on top or bottom, or just see the parts of this ice. The canyon is surrounded with steep Rocky Mountains creating some shade which is pleasant to hike thru during hot days of Gobi desert. During out hike, you may notice some rodents such as pica and ground squirrel along with colorful wild flowers and plants. Although mountains are the home for wildlife like ibex, mountain goat and argali, the wild sheep, spotting these animals will purely depend on fortune
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Tsagaan Suvraga- White Stupa
1 stop
8
Dalanzadgad
Yoliin am – White stupa 225km • Today we will be driving thru vast and empty rocky desert and semi-arid steppe to reach out White Stupa. Mongolians always have admired and honored this unique natural formation of 30ms height, precipitous, stupa shaped slopes as White Stupa. The place definitely will remind travelers some lunar landscape with its mystery of fossils hidden underneath and stunning color combinations. The area deemed to be bottom an ancient ocean.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Ikh Gazriin Chuluu National Park
1 stop
9
Mandalgovi
White Stupa - Ikh Gazriin Chuluu 260km • These marvelous granite outcrops will be our today’s destination. Another beauty of nature, granite rocks creates various interesting formations resembling different animal figures, even human beings. Besides that there are many caves which strongly related to the local stories and legends. These Rocky Mountains stretch 20kms towards the East. Ideal place for hiking. • Another highlight of the place is an open air stage dedicated for the honor of a famous Mongolian traditional long son singer. Occasionally some singing contests are held here to commemorate the singer.
6 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Chinggis Khaan Statue
1 stop
10
Töv
• After breakfast, we will drive to at our next stop Tsonjin Boldog complex which majestically bestows world’s largest statue of a man on the horse back. 40m high, made of stainless steel Statue of Chinggis Khaan is standing proud facing his birthplace, direction of East. As the legend says, great king found a golden whip, which for nomads meant symbol of immense fortune and victory. Don’t forget to get a selfie with a Man of the Millennium. • An optional day of experiencing horse trekking along the Tuul River thru the vast steppes with abundant contrast of landscapes
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Terelj National Park and Ulaanbaatar
1 stop
11
Töv
Chinggis Khaan Statue-via Terelj National Park-Ulaanbaatar 130km • Continue with the journey to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, a place of granite formations created by natural erosions, slopes covered with pine and larch, fields shattered with colorful wild flowers, pristine rivers and lake. • Visit other sites of the parks such as Cave of a Lama, Turtle Rock and Aryapalo Meditation Temple. By hiking to the elephant shaped temple along the trail you will be leaning various reasons to meditate, so you find your reason too. The view from the top of temple stairs is overwhelmingly beautiful. A great place to finish your Mongolian adventure.
6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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