Danshig Festival- Opening ceremony

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• Depart from Ulaanbaatar to the venue where the Danshig Naadam takes place. Hence the event itself is dedicated to the honor of first Mongolian leader Zanabazar; the opening will be escorted with chanting of group of Lamas. Following the opening rituals, the opening tournaments of wrestling matches will begin in the field.
• One of the highlights of this event is Tsam or Religious Mask Dancing. Tsam is a Tibetan word which means to defeat the enemies completely. This Religious Mask dancing is an important religious ritual which shows Buddhist teaching thru artistic way with elaborately decorated costumes of religious apostles. By the various wrathful features of protector deities it demonstrates victory of Buddhist wisdom over the ignorance. Each scene tells a story with a very precise narrative content. Masks are usually made of paper mache an inlaid with various precious and semi-precious stones.

• Lunch included
• Horse and camel rides
• Park entrance fees covered
• Dinner provided
• Breakfast included
• Authentic lodging in ger camps or nomadic family Gers/tents
• Transfers upon arrival and departure
• Guided service throughout

• • Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar
• • Travel insurance, medical insurance
• • Alcoholic beverages

Mongolia always boasts with its colorful festivals which generously demonstrate its lifelong traditions and culture of Mongolian Nomads. During this trip you will be given opportunity to attend Mongolian traditional Danshig Festival which is unique combination of both religious and traditional festivities. Further on, you will also enjoy the true Mongolian Horse culture at the Horsemen Festival in Arkhangai. Khuvsgul, the largest freshwater lake located in the northern part is considered as a Blue Pearl of vast Mongolia. The area covered with pine and larch forest, rolling hills and high towering rocky mounts adds nuance to pristine crystal clear water of the locally respected Mother Sea perfectly matching the name Mongolian Switzerland. Northern Mongolia is also home of several ethnic groups such as Darkhad and Tuvan people or likewise known as Dukhan Reindeer people. For those Dukhans are the main source of their living and culture and they still continue living in their tepees.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.