In the afternoon we will visit the Gandantegchinlen Monastery. It is the largest and most important monastery of Mongolia. We will scroll through the different monasteries and see the magnificent statue of Migjid Janraisig, an 82-food high statue gilded in gold and covered with silk cloths.

We will have dinner at a local restaurant.

(Hotel, L, D)

2^nd day

After breakfast at our hotel restaurant we will head for Kharkhorin (also called Karakorum), site of the 13^th century capital of the Mongolian Empire created by Chinggis Khaan. Very little is left from this legendary city. In the 16^th century, Mongolia's biggest Monastery was build from the ruins of Kharkhorin. Now Erdene Zuu Monastery are the remains of what once was a huge monastery of 100 temples and about 1.000 lamas residencing there.

We will explore the grounds of Erdene Zuu Monastery surrounded by its massive 400 m X 400 m walls. We will be guided around the 3 remaining temples: Dalai Lama, Zuu of Buddha and Lavrin Temple. We will also see the Turtle Rock and the Phallic Rock.

(Ger Camp, B, L, D)

3^rd day

We will leave Kharkhorin behind us and drive up the valley along the Orkhon River. In the late morning we will reach a green, with forest covered mountainous area. Here we will leave our jeeps and hike until the Orkhon Waterfalls. At the end of the day we will meet our vehicles that will bring us to Khorgo Khurem where we will spend the night in tents.

(Tented Camp, B, L, D)

4^th until 12^th day

Today we will start our nine days trek through the Khangai Mountain. Here we will leave our vehicles and load our gear and food on pack horses.

We will first hike stream upwards along the Bituu River until we go through a pass that leads us to the Eight Lakes valley. This totally remote area was created by volcanic activities. It is locked between several extinct volcanoes and high mountain peaks. As it name says, the valley shelters a large number of small lakes, all interconnected by rivers. The lakes are supplied with fresh water running from the mountains.

The first lake we will reach is Khuis Lake. This lake is dotted with a large rock island. From there we will continue trekking to Shireet Lake. The largest of the eight lakes, Shireet Lake is the most picturesque.

We will leave the Eight Lakes valley for the Baruun River. We will trek through a pass from where we’ll enjoy stunning views of the volcano craters and the picturesque eight lakes.

The Baruun River valley is forested and rocky. In parts it flows through canyons. On the way along the river we will enjoy the sound of streams and birdsong.

After having walked down along the Baruun River we will turn left and hike along the Suv River stream upwards.

At the source of the Suv River we will trek through the pass to reach Khug River. From here we will trek to the Erkhet Khairgan Mountain. This mountain with its peak reaching 3535 meters is the second highest mountain of the Khangai. We will climb the mountain end enjoy de wonderful views from the peak.

We will descend the mountain into the direction of the Tamch River. We will walk stream downwards and take the road that will lead us to the Uliastai River. We will walk along the Uliastai River until we will reach the Orkhon River where we will meet our vehicles.

(Tented Camp, B, L, D)

13^th day

After a good rest will drive to Khogno Khan Mountains. Khogno Khan Mountains is an impressive massif in the open steppes. Not far from here runs the Tasarkhai Els, a 100 km long sand dune.

End the afternoon we will hike in the region of Khogno Khan Mountains, walk up the mountain and enjoy the incredible view over the plains, the sand dune and grasslands. We will also visit the nice little Uvgun Monastery.

(Ger Camp, B, L, D).

14^th day

After breakfast at our ger camp we will leave this beautiful spot for Ulaanbaatar. In the afternoon we will have some free time to explore Ulaanbaatar and to shop for souvenirs.

For our last evening we will have a fare well dinner at one of the city's best restaurant.

(Hotel, B, D)

15^th day

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure

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