Chinggis Khaan's Birthplace and Museum Tour 9 - Days
2006 was the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Mongolian nation by Chinggis Khaan. Although the finer detail's of Genghis Khan's life are not fully known, his birthplace is thought to be at Dadal Sum, an attractive wooded area in North-west Hentii region. The area contains trails and lakes for visitors as well as a museum where you can learn why this fierce warrior and great leader is still revered today. Dadal Sum once housed one of three great lamaist temples consecrated to Genghis Khan, but which was razed in the 1930s. Now there are stone monuments to him erected in the surrounding beauty of the Mongolian countryside.

Group size: 4 to 12 people
Tour cost: US$ 1222 - including taxes
Schedule 2012: July 12-20, Aug 06-14 Sep 03-11
Destinations: Ulaanbaatar » Khan Khentii» Khokh nuur » Uglugch walls » Terelj National Park...

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Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and City tour

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and check in Chinggis khaan hotel. After lunch, take a city tour including a visit to the National History Museum and Natural History Museum. We will have dinner at a local restaurant and return to the hotel for a well-earned rest. (L+D)


Tour to Khan Khentii Mountain National park

After breakfast, we will drive to the northeast out of Ulaanbaatar to reach the Khan Khentii Mountain National park which will be quite exciting with exploration of attractive landscape composing of mountains, forest, grassland and rivers. Overnight in tourist camp with full board. (B+L+D)


Khokh nuur

After breakfast at the camp we will drive to small lake Khokh nuur where Chinggis khaan was entitled as a Khan of Mongols in 1189 and listen to brief historical highlights about significant event in the history of Mongolia. Then we will visit the ruins of Bereeven Monastery. Once here you can walk around exploring the river, natural landscape and wildlife – a great place for photos. Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)


Rashaan Rocks

Drive to the Rashaan Rocks another historical place where Genghis Khan held ceremonies of sacrifice to worship Huh Tenger or the Blue Sky. Ancient scripts and drawings related to the earlier periods of history of history are also found on that rocks. Overnight tourist ger camp. (B+L+D)


Uglugch walls

Today's spot is the ruins of Uglugch walls where the Great Khan was living for some time. This area has a number of ancient graves and stone monuments. An experimental excavation will be held. In the afternoon try out horse riding and visit a nomad family to discover their way of life, their culture and traditions. Overnight tourist ger camp. (B+L+D)


Birthplace of Genghis Khan

Today’s destination is Deluun boldog - Birthplace of Chinggis khaan who was selected as the ‘Man of millennium’ of the world was born in 1162 in Dadal sum. Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)


Terelj National Park

Up early to drive to Terelj National Park. You'll explore the extraordinary formation of rocks and stones, some of them look quite similar to turtles. The forest consists of Aspen, Larch and Birch trees which support bears, deer, wolf, wild boar, eagles and others. Dinner and overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)


Drive back to Ulaanbaatar and city tour options

After breakfast, we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar and visit to Bogd Khan Palace, a series of beautiful traditional buildings where the last religious King of Mongolia resided. After lunch you will be taken to souvenir and cashmere shops. In the evening you can attend a concert performance of national folklore before having a farewell dinner and overnight in the hotel. (B+L+D)


Departure Mongolia.

You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport. (B)


B - Breakfast        L - Dinner        D - Dinner

Rider Requirements
Riders must be 10 and over - under 65 years of age (unless prior approval), weight limit is 220 pounds, and no pregnant rider; we screen for any health conditions that might be affected by the 10,000 ft.
elevation (heart, lungs, elevation sickness, sun etc.

Services included in the price


Twin bedded rooms in a hotel ****


Shared accommodation in tourist ger camp


Guiding and interpreting service


All meals as listed in the itinerary


Daily supply of bottled water


Transfers by vehicle 4x4


Local guides

All entrance fees

Camel ride trial


Services not included in the price


International airfare


Personal equipments


Optional activity cost


hhh

Excess baggage charges


Single room supplement


Alcoholic drinks


Travel Insurance


All prices are USD per person based on double occupancy. Single supplements are only available at hotels.
Single gers cannot be guaranteed. If a suitable roommate is not available,
a single supplement fee ($70) will be invoiced.



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