Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is one of the national parks of Mongolia. The Terelj tourist zone has a number of "tourist camps". It is connected with Ulaanbaatar by a paved road. The road comes to the Gorkhiin Davaa pass.
Turtle Rock, ”Melkhii Khad”, is a surprising granitic formation, 24 metres (79 feet) high, whose form reminds of a turtle. Its old name was Mungut Khad.
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Terelj National Park located about 100km away or an hour and a half by car from the city of Ulaanbaatar. Expect to be in the thick of nature amongst gorgeous open fields, magnificent and picturesque mountain views surrounded with beautiful rivers and forest. It at the Terelj Park where you find the famous Turtle shaped rock. You can enjoy and experience many outdoor activities such as horseback, yak, or camel riding.
Upon arrival of your flight, you will be greeted by your guide at the airport where you will start your journey to the countryside towards the National Park. Once you reach the Park, you will check-in to the Ger camp/hotel followed by lunch – local food fare at the “Ger camp”. After lunch visit to local horse breeder's family-Ger, Explore nomadic lifestyle and family's daily activities, Try diary products made by hands in the traditional method, try national drink-fermented mare's milk, Horseback riding in the smooth hills. You will have a wonderful opportunity to try Mongolian BBQ based on real Mongolian traditional cooking methods and the chef will be the local family member. After dinner, our driver returns you back to the camp.
The full day of tour awaits. At 9 am, your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and drive to the Turtle Rock. Next, a visit to the Aryabala Buddhist meditation temple - surrounded by scenic mountains with massive rock formations and sits at top of the mountain. The distance between the gate and the actual temple is about 1 km and it is only accessible by walking, Explore the center with a stunning hike from crossing the short trail bridge to stepping 108 stairs. Trekking around the temple and photographing good spot, Walking in the hills exploring the nature beauty.
Learn how to hunt like a true nomad! Be taught and guided by local nomads on hunting trails and let them show you the tradition of hunting. You will have a go at shooting some targets! Transfer will be arranged back to the city or to the next destination of choice.
Near the birthplace of Mongolia’s Great Unifier Chinggis Khaan (Ghengis Khan), the Terelj Hotel is 70 kilometers north of the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar, nestled amongst some of the most carefully protected parkland in the country, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park.
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The Lodge is 45-50 minute’s drive from downtown UB, and a little over an hour from Chinggis Khan Airport (please see the driving map). Ayanchin Lodge represents the perfect place to escape to, from UB. It is also ideally located in the center of the National Park- the perfect base-of-operations, for an extended visit to the park.
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| Included in the package |
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| • English speaking tour guide and driver |
| • Roundtrip transportation in air-conditioned car, sedan, van or coach for your own use |
| • Accommodations with 3 meals a day |
| • All entrance fees of attractions, protected areas |
| • Complementary drink water during the tour, |
| • Horse-riding |
| • Included all taxes |
| Not Included in the package |
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| • International Travel |
| • Visa fee |
| • Single Supplement |
| • Travel insurance |
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