Today, we will drive to the Ancestor’s Wall visiting other sites along the way. (B, L, D)Īpproximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 150 km, 3-4 hours Baldan Bereeven monastery was later destroyed leaving foundational ruins. This monastery used to be one of the bigger religious centers of Khalkh Mongol with about 800 monks. The monastery’s foundation stone was laid in 1784, but finished in 1813.
It was considered to be the Mongolian version of the Tibetan Utai and Gumben monasteries. Today we will visit the ruins of the Baldan Bereeven monastery. (B, L, D)Īpproximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 30 km, 1 hour Not far from the lake is a trace from the 15 meter wide ger that was Genghis’ dwelling. At this place in 1189, a ceremony was held conferring the title of Genghis Khan to the young Temuujin thus becoming the King of the Mongols. (L,D)Īpproximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 250 km, 6-7 hoursĪfter breakfast, we will drive east outside of the capital and reach Huh Nuur (“The Blue Lake”) located at the foothill of Har Zurh (“The Black Heart”) Mountain. In the evening, you will attend a performance of traditional dancing and khoomii (Mongolian throat singing). Afterwards, we will visit Zaisan Hill, which offers great views of the city. Here we will see the Parliament House, National Opera and City Hall. The heart of Ulaanbaatar, Sukhbaatar Square, is just a short walk away. From here we will go to the National History Museum which tells the rich history of Mongolia. After freshening up from your flight, we start our first day around Ulaanbaatar at Gandan Monastery, the largest and most important monastery of Mongolia with 500 monks.
Upon arrival at the Chinggis Khan International Airport in Mongolia, you will meet Visit Mongolia crew and transfer to the hotel, conveniently located in downtown Ulaanbaatar.
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