The Orkhon Valley is the cradle of Mongolian history. Eight hundred years ago Karakorum, the capital of the Mongol empire, stood here. In this UNESCO World Heritage valley, ancient ruins, a living monastery and natural wonders sit side by side.
Five days that hold history and landscape together: the Erdene Zuu monastery, the Orkhon waterfall, and the steppe where wild takhi horses run.
Аяллын маршрутDay by day
Улаанбаатараас баруун тийш, дугуй маршрутаар буцна.West from Ulaanbaatar and back on a looping route.
1-р өдөрDay 1
Улаанбаатараас Хустайн байгалийн цогцолборUlaanbaatar to Hustai National Park
Leaving the city, two hours bring us to Hustai. This is where the takhi, the only truly wild horse left on earth, was returned to its homeland. They come down to drink at dusk, the best hour to watch them.
110 кмkmзамdrivingГэр баазGer camp
Тахь адуу, Хустайн нурууTakhi wild horses at Hustai
We reach the ancient capital of Karakorum. The town museum lays out the story of the empire, and then we enter Erdene Zuu, the oldest monastery in Mongolia, built in 1585 and ringed by 108 white stupas.
Climbing the valley we reach the Ulaan Tsutgalan falls. Born from a crack in an ancient lava field, the 20-metre waterfall runs strongest after the autumn rains. We scramble down the rocks and walk the gorge below.
120 кмkmзамdrivingГэр баазGer camp
Улаан цутгалан хүрхрээ, Орхон голThe Ulaan Tsutgalan waterfall on the Orkhon river
4-р өдөрDay 4
Малчин айлд морьтой өдөрA day on horseback with herders
We stay with a nomad family in the valley and ride out with them. You watch how the herd is managed, how airag is fermented and how felt is made. If you like, you can learn to make aaruul and clotted cream. This is herding life as it really is.
An early start takes us past the Khugnu Tarna range, where sand dunes meet mountains, and we reach the city by evening as the journey comes to a close.
320 кмkmзамdriving
Орхоны зургуудScenes from Orkhon
Мэдэх ёстой зүйлсGood to know
Үнэд багтсанIncluded
Жолооч, англи хэлтэй хөтөчDriver and English-speaking guide
Өдөрт гурван удаагийн хоолThree meals a day
Хоноглолт, айлын зочломтгой байдалLodging and homestay
Морь, орох билетүүдHorse riding and entry fees
Хустайн парк, музейн орцHustai park and museum fees
Үнэд багтаагүйNot included
Олон улсын нислэгInternational flights
Аяллын даатгалTravel insurance
Согтууруулах ундааAlcoholic drinks
Хувийн зардалPersonal expenses
Авч явах зүйлсWhat to bring
Тухтай алхах гуталComfortable walking shoes
Салхины хүрэмA windproof jacket
Нарнаас хамгаалах хэрэгсэлSun protection
Бэлэн мөнгө: айлаас бэлэг авахадSome cash for local crafts
Сониуч сэтгэлAn open, curious mind
Түүхийн зүрхэнд хүрэлцээReach into the heart of the story
Хүн тутамдFrom1,450,000₮US $420-с эхэлнэper person