Amarbaysgalant Monastery (2 days)
Overview
Amarbayasgalant Monastery is one of the most beautiful places in Mongolia. It was established on the order of Manju emperor King Enkh- Amgalan Khan. It was built between "1727-1736" to give respect to his teacher, Undur Gegeen Zanabazar.
Another important part of this tour is the visit with a nomad family. You will learn about the nomadic culture and lifestyle when you visit them, experience their traditions, customs, and everyday life.
Price based on pax
- Visit the historic Monastery built by Manju emperor King Enkh-Amgalan Khan.
- Experience the true nomadic lifestyle of the Mongolian people.
- Get to look into the nomadic Ger homes and experience that lifestyle.
- The breathtaking beauty of the sites visited is great for taking life changing photographs.
- Experience the true culture and religion of the Mongolian people.
- Shared accommodation at Ger camp
- Private transfers
- English speaking guide
- All meals as listed
- All entrance fee
- Horse ride
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Camera fee for museum & monastery
- Travel Insurance www.WorldNomads.com
Itinerary
After meeting in Ulaanbaatar and then drive to Amarbayasgalant monastery. Visit the exotic Amarbayasgalant monastery and enjoy its history. Hiking in and around the monastery and take some good pictures. The Amarbayasgalant monastery was established by the order of Manju emperor king Enkh-Amgalan Khan built between "1727-1736" for giving respect to his teacher Undur Gegeen Zanabazar. The monastery consists of over 30 temples.
It is one of the less destroyed monasteries in Communist time and the Mongolian government protected it since 1943. It is an excellent place to enjoy the Buddhist cultural heritage of Mongolia.
Overnight in tourist camp. (L+D)
After breakfast, drive back to Ulaanbaatar. On the way, we will visit a local nomad family. There we have an opportunity to experience their way of life, their culture and traditions.
Finish the trip. (B)
Good to know
- The best time to make this trip
May to September is the best season, with the peak season in July for the Naadam Festival. July and August are also the wettest months of the year but be assured, our climate is such that you will still have many sunny days at this time. The best time to visit the Gobi is June or September.
- Accommodation:
We believe that comfortable, welcoming accommodation is vital to the enjoyment of your trip. You will be staying in a standard 3-4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar and a tourist ger camp (traditional dwelling) with currency (220V), shower and other useful services (2 to 4 people per ger) in the countryside. All accommodation offered by Discover Mongolia is personally checked by our staff to ensure high standards.
- Meals:
In Ulaanbaatar, you will be dining at fine European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice, and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from tourist camps. It is good food and our experience has been that guests are happy with this arrangement. Please let us know in advance if you are a vegetarian. Alcohol is not provided on the trip but tourists are free to bring their own.
- Transport:
Discover Mongolia use the highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private vans or 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. A day's drive in the countryside will be approx 200-250km.
- Personal things to bring with you:
Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a waterproof jacket, and a hat and headscarf to protect you from the sun and winds. Don't forget insect repellent, sun cream, lip-gloss, water purifying tablets and first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you ). All your camera equipment.
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