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This fantastic trip will take you to the historic sites from the Great Mongolian Empire (13-15th century AD) in the heart of the world. It will be our pleasure to introduce these sites to you from their historical and cultural perspective and share our glorious histories with you. You will visit the first center of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia - the Erdenezuu monastery and the ruins of the capital city from the ancient empire and will also enjoy the beautiful marble monuments from the Turkic state 5-7 Century AD and its stories. On the way back to Ulaanbaatar we will stop at beautiful Khustai National Park to see the only living wild horse in the world- the Takhi aka Przewalski horse and the enjoy a perfect relaxing day.

KARAKORUM SHORT TOUR
Style:
Traveller
Tour grade: Easy
Duration: 4 days/3 nights *

Tour dates for 2013:
All year round on request.

* The duration/dates of the trip can be changed to suit your needs.

Land only price 2013:
per person

Group size
USD
1 pax
1100
2 pax
725
3-5 pax
575
6 and more
465

Discount conditions:
. For children of family trip
. Courier bringing min 3 pax
. More attractive prices for groups of 12 and more people! More!

Included in the price:

. Accommodation in twin occupancy in ger camps
. Guiding and interpreting service
. Transfers by cozy vehicles with AC + driver + gasoline
. All meals according to the itinerary /all kinds of drink is on your own/
. Sightseeing and cultural show admissions according to the itinerary
. Entrance fees for protected areas and national parks
. Supply of bottled water, daily
. Return ticket confirmation

Not included:
Visa cost, International Airfare, Travel insurance

Note:
. Single supplement is available at 70 USD.

Day 1
Drive to Elsen tasarhai through the green grassland and arrive at the stunning sand dunes, streams and rocky mountains, hiking around. B+L+D
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Day 2
Drive to Kharakhorum, visit the historic sites such as the legendary Erdene-Zuu monastery and its surroundings like the Turtle Rock, the Phallic Stone. Visit the newly established Karakorum museum in the afternoon. B+L+D
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Day 3
Drive back towards Ulaanbaatar, transfer to Hustai National Park, where the Takhi wild horses graze peacefully with other wild animals. Ger camp overnight. B+L+D
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Day 4
This morning we drive back to Ulaanbaatar for 1.5 hours and transfer to your accommodation.
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The Kharakhorum was flourished in the IV-IX century by the Kirgis tribe and in 1220 the great Emperor Chinghis Khaan declared it as the capital city of his vast Empire. Many other Mongolian Khaans used Kharakhorum as the capital of Great Mongolian Empire, however, the Chinese Ming soldiers burnt the city several times in 15-17th century. Today there are many interesting sites left to visit; the legendary turtle rock sculptures, Buddhist stupas and the ruins of this once great city to name a few.

Erdenezuu ("One Hundred Treasures") was the first Buddhist monastery in the Mongolian Empire. It was established in 1586 on the orders of Abtai Sain Khaan, a direct descendent from Genghis Khaan. The monastery has a massive square wall, 420 meters in length each side, a total of 108 Stupas and 17 temples. Today Erdenezuu monastery still shows its glory with collections of many priceless religious objects and incredibly beautiful Mongolian arts.

"Elsen tasarhai" is a part of the Great Mongolian Sand dunes and extends about 80 km. The scenery is a perfect combination of desert, picturesque mountains, river and green grassland and makes you feel like you are in heaven.

Hustai National Park is the place where the wild Takhi- Przewalski horses have lived peacefully since 1993 when they were reintroduced to their native land Mongolia. Here we are able to see and photograph these beautiful wild horses at pasture and Red Deer, Wolf, Asian Marmot, various species of waterfawls and prey birds etc., as well.

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