Elsen- Tasarkhai semi-desert
Elsen Tasarkhai - Today we will pick you up from your hotel and drive to Elsen-Tasarkhai semi-desert. The area is surrounded by sand dunes, hills covered with rare bushes, and a small forest near a river. Together this presents a unique combination of Mongolian mountains, forests, and Gobi-type landscape in one location.
Once we get there, we will ride a camel for 1 hour and then walk on the sand dunes and explore the area experience the lifestyle of a nomadic family in a traditional Mongolian ger, and relax in beautifully serene nature.
For dinner, we will have a traditional Mongolian BBQ. Overnight at a nomadic family’s ger camp.
A Free day at Elsen - Tasarkhai Semi-Desert
Elsen Tasarkhai - After breakfast, you will assist the family in their daily routines, such as herding sheep and milking cows. Nomadic families in Mongolia typically raise livestock such as cows, yaks, horses, sheep, and goats. They often milk their animals in the morning and evening and spend the day herding and grazing them. For lunch, you will learn to make Buuz (steamed dumplings) and enjoy your first homemade Mongolian meal. In the afternoon, you will take a walk to collect dung and explore the surrounding wilderness.
13th Century capital Kharkhorum & Erdene Zuu Monastery and back to Ulaanbaatar city
Kharkhorin - In the morning, we will drive to the Kharkhorum, the Great Mongolian Empire’s ancient capital. The city served as the Mongolian capital for only 40 years (until Khubilai Khaan moved it to Beijing). Chinese soldiers later destroyed most of the city during the second half of the 14th century. The remnants of the town were used to build the ErdeneZuu Monastery in the 16th century.
Upon arrival in the Kharkhorum, the first and most prominent landmark is the massive walls of the Erdenezuu Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. Explore the area and visit the museum. Then we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar city. On the way, we will have lunch. Drop you off at your hotel. End of the tour. Thank you very much for traveling with us.
- Accommodations
- Private transportation
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Fuel
- All fees and/or taxes
- Driver & Tour guide
- Sneaks
- Tips
One of the main tourist attractions of Mongolia is its nomadic lifestyle, which has been preserved for centuries since the time of the Mongol Empire. Even in the 21st century, amidst the rapid advancements of science and technology, Mongolian nomads continue to tend to their livestock and migrate in search of better pastures throughout the year.
Our trip offers an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in their culture, traditions, and hospitality by living in a traditional Ger for a few days and experiencing their unique way of life. You’ll have the chance to share in their joy and learn about their fascinating history and customs firsthand.
Mongolian people have maintained their nomadic lifestyle for centuries, regularly moving their camps to find fertile pastures to feed their livestock. It is fascinating to witness how they tend to their animals in the extreme climate of Mongolia, and how they make dairy products, which are an important part of their traditional diet.
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