Our pride and tradition
Overview
Naadam is our pride and tradition in Mongolia. This year we have decided to offer 2 amazing tours that celebrate the national holiday. The second option is a tour of the Khangai regions of central Mongolia and the Naadam Festival. We will first visit the ancient city of Karakorum, the sands of Elsen Tasarkhai, the Red Waterfall, and Khustai Park, where you can see the wild and untameable Przewalski (Takhi) horse. Then we will come back to Ulaanbaatar city in time to attend the Naadam festival, the biggest festival in Mongolia. The celebration will be filled with colorful costumes, arts, music, and sporting events that reflect the true national culture of the Mongolian people.
Includes
- Transfers on arrival and departure
- English speaking guide at all times
- All other lodging will be in Ger camps, tents or nomadic family
- Meals are provided as mentioned in the itinerary that will be provided when you book the tour
- Ground transportation by chauffeured 4WD vehicle
- Park entrance fees
- Horses for riding fee
Good to know
BNM Tours will ensure that your stay in our beautiful country will be comfortable and enjoyable. In the city, you will be staying at the finest hotels for foreign travelers and during our trip, you will stay at Tourist Ger camps. These camps are modern in utilities yet traditional in design. You will have power (220V), water, showers, restaurants, and all required services and still be able to feel the Nomadic experience.
After you book your tour please make sure to include all dietary requirements. In the city and at certain Ger camps you will have the finest international meal choices. It will be no different from back home. Moreover, during long road trips in the countryside you will be provided with lunchboxes from the previous Ger camp we stayed at. There will be traditional food offered on our journey, which you may choose to take part in but it is not part of your meal plan. Alcohol is not provided but tourists over the drinking age may bring their own.
BNM Tours will provide the latest, air-conditioned 4WD vehicles for maximum comfort on your touring days with an experienced driver. A day’s drive in the countryside will be approx 200-250km on average.
If you want to take videos or photographs yourself, we recommend you bring your camera equipment. If not, that is fine. Your tour guide team will be documenting your trip for you.
We also recommend you bring a first aid kit, sun cream, insect repellent, and all necessary medicine that you may require. (headache, cold, diarrhea, allergy, motion sickness, and any medication prescribed for you)
For clothing, we recommend you bring many layers of clothes. So that if it is too hot you can remove a layer, or if it is too cold you can add a layer. We also recommend a waterproof jacket, a hat, sunglasses, a headscarf, sturdy hiking shoes, and sandals.
Tour Schedule
After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, we will drive a couple of hours from the city to Terelj National Park. Terelj National Park is located within the beautiful Mongolian mountains and we will get to experience the beautiful scenery and outstanding natural rock formations. After sightseeing landscapes, we will go on a horse-riding trip that is designed for tourists. Your first day of the trip will be a serene day at Terelj, a great introduction to Mongolia.
After staying the night at a traditional but comfortable Ger camp, we will head back to Ulaanbaatar. In Ulaanbaatar, we will visit famous sights and have a modern Mongolian city night at renowned restaurants and bars.
Then we will leave the city and travel to Ugii lake, which is a lake that is designated as the Ramsar Site of Importance and is known for its fish and birdlife.
Then we will travel to Karakorum. Karakorum was the capital of Mongolia during the 13th century. Here you can see the remains of the Mongol empire from the 13th century and visit the Karakorum museum to examine the relics and artifacts from Mongolia’s history. Then we will tour Erdene Zuu Monastery, the oldest monastery in Mongolia that was built in 1586. This ceremonious place of worship showcases the true artisanship of ancient Mongolian architects.
Outside the city of Karakorum, we will be able to witness the beautiful nature of Ulaan Tsutgalan which is one of the most breathtaking waterfalls in Mongolia. Enjoy the water-filled scenery and hike along the canyon. Then we will drive to Tuvkhun Monastery, one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries. It was established in 1648 by the 14-year-old Zanabazar, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia. It is unique in that it was built on top of a mountain.
Elsen Tasarkhai is a unique place representing features of the desert, mountain steppes, grasslands, and a small forest near a river. Together this presents a unique combination of Mongolian nature. Then we will drive to Khustai National Park, which is the habitat of essential Mongolian wildlife and plant life. Khustai Nuruu is home to over 667 species of plants, lichens, moss, and mushrooms. In addition, there are 385 species of insects and 279 species of animals, including fish, mammals, and birds. The main attraction will be to see the rare and endangered wild horse Takhi, also known as Przewalski’s Horse. If we are lucky we may get to experience the sights of a Mongolian wolf, wild deer, Eurasian lynx, golden eagle, and the Mongolian gazelle.
Once we end our trip through the wilderness of Mongolia, we will return to the capital city, and then you will have free time to relax, go shopping and go sightseeing.
Naadam is the most widely watched festival among Mongolians and is believed to have existed for centuries. It has its origin in activities such as military parades, and sporting competitions and everyone will be dressed to show off their most colorful traditional costumes. We will attend the city stadium on the first day where we will get to watch the festivities such as the parades, archery competition, and wrestling. On the second day, we will travel to the outskirt of the city to see the horse racing festival. The traditional cuisine Khuushur is the official food of Naadam and there will be many spots to enjoy this delicious meal.
Our team will drive you and your luggage to the airport on time and make sure everything is for you to board your flight safely back home.
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