Introducing Arshan
This popular hot-springs village is nestled right at the foot of soaring forested mountains. Relaxing short walks take you to a series of rapids and waterfalls but there are plenty of longer, more challenging treks and climbs with detailed information (in Russian) on tunki.baikal.ru/.
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From the big, six-storey Sayan Sanatorium, Arshan's patchily attractive main street (ul Traktovaya) fires itself 2km straight towards the mountains. Beyond the post office, Internet Zal(ul Traktovaya 32, per hr R50; 11am-1pm & 2-6pm Mon-Fri, 12.30-6pm Sat & Sun) and bus-ticket kiosk (ul Traktovaya 3), it swerves west past the Altan Mundarga Information Booth (97502; ul Traktovaya 6) and the sprawling Kurort Arshan resort. Keep walking 20 minutes through the forest to find the dinky little Badkhirkharma Datsan (Buddhist temple), set in an idyllic mountain-backed glade, or walk up the stream to access the mountain footpaths.
Last updated: Sep 29, 2008
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Re: Trans-Mongolian Itinerary
by soysolindo 23 June 2011
That's good to know, thanks for sharing. What time does the night bus leave? We get into UU around 8pm (via UB bus). We aren't planning…
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RE: Trans-Mongolian Itinerary
by micolett 22 June 2011
Another option is to go by bus or marshrutka from Ulan - Ude to Arshan. Morning or evening departures, easy to "book" (just go to the…
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Re: Trans-Mongolian Itinerary
by soysolindo 22 June 2011
Thanks Ruth for responding so quickly. To clarify, I've listed the day number of the trip, not the actual date of the month (so it start…
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