CHARTER-MONGOLIA BUDDHIST TOUR

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Overview

Buddhism was declared Mongolia's national religion in the 13th century and has been widespread since the 1600s. By 1900, there were 583 monasteries and temples, and a trip around some of them can be considered the perfect introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. Among the wonderful monasteries on this tour is Erdene Zuu, built in the 1580s on the site of the ancient imperial capital. One of the oldest monasteries in Mongolia, in its prime there were 10,000 lamas in residence and nearly 60 temples.

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Itinerary

Day 1.

Flight to Mongolia and arrive in Ulaanbaatar city at 20:25. Your tour guide will meet at the airport and a minibus/bus will transfer to the hotel. Please note that it is 50 km to drive, which is approximately 3 hours. After check-in welcome dinner at the restaurant. Overnight at hotel****. (D)

Day 2.

After breakfast, we will visit Gandan monastery. Then drive to a 13th-century complex. After lunch, visit Relay-station camp, educational camp, shaman camp, and King Palace and wear traditional Mongolian costumes. Overnight in tourist Ger camp. (B+L+D)

Day 3.

The Chinggis Khaan Statue, the biggest equestrian statue in the world - 40 meters tall stainless-steel statue symbolically pointed east towards his birthplace, on the bank of the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog. Then we will drive to Terelj NP to visit Arybal Khamba temple. Overnight in tourist Ger camp. (B+L+D)

 

Day 4.

After breakfast we will drive to Khugnu Khan NP to visit Erdene Khamba temple and ride a camel. Overnight in tourist Ger camp. (B+L+D)

Day 5

Visit camel herdsman and camel ride for half hour, and hike in the beautiful mountains surrounding this place. Then drive to Karakorum, 13th century Mongol empire capital city ruins that today still existing as modern village town in historical and legendary Orkhon valley recognized entirely itself Orkhon National Park that registered in UNESCO as a world heritage site. Visit Karakorum Museum which preserves and exhibiting genuine displays and findings and remaining from the city ruins. We also explore Mongolian first and oldest Buddhist monastery Erdene zuu. Overnight in Ger camp. (B+L+D)

Day 6.

After breakfast, we will drive to an Aglag buteel temple. Aglag Buteeliin Khiid is located approximately 100 km from Ulaanbaatar. These carved rocks are the work of the students and teachers from the Buddhist college.

Day 7.

After breakfast, we walk to visit the Historical Museum, Sukhbaatar Square. Enjoy a Mongolian cultural show before dinner. (B+L+D)

Departure from Mongolia. (Ulaanbaatar to Singapore 01:20-10:10)

Service included

  • Hotel and camp accommodation
  • English speaking language tour guide service - , -
  • All meals mentioned in the itinerary
  • All transportation
  • All entrance fees and taxes and tickets
  • Drinking bottled water per day

Service not included

  • International transportation
  • Extra activity, alcoholic beverages
  • Single supplement occupancies
  • International travel insurance
  • Personal travel equipment

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Highlights

  • Buddhist tour
  • Aglag buteel temple
  • Erdene khamba temple
  • Erdene zuu temple

Tour price

  • 2 PAX USD 2200 per person
  • 10 PAX USD 1300 per person

Tour schedule:

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