Hello-
I will be in Mongolia doing a community development project for most of June. I am planning to stick around after the group leaves on June 27th through the Naadam holiday. Is there anyone else out there looking to travel to the Gobi in the beginning of July? I'm very interested in seeing Kharkorum and other sites south of UB.
Kharakhorum is not really worth to stay over night in summer, it takes 2-3 hours to explore.
There is n't much related to the ancient capital city in 13th century. The old monastery is ok which built in 16th century.
And there is huge un attractive soviet built village! If you are looking for any remains from 13th century, it is not the place, more stuff related to Buddhist religous mesuem, and 20th century soviet story in Mongolia.
hey, one of my friend planning to do naadam festivaltour in mongolia and looking for travel buddies. his name is Nelson and there are two people, his email nelsonhsu@gmail.com
Hello Touringdaisy (or anyone else listening),
I will also be in Mongolia with one friend during the first 2 weeks of July. We are trying to arrange a quick trip Khongoryn Els in the Gobi before Naadam. Planning has been harder than we anticipated. Domestic flight schedules not certain, and tour agencies are very expensive. So we are now wondering about flying to Dalanzadgad and finding a ride. Anyway if you'd like to compare notes or have advice about planning a Gobi trip please send me a private message.
Thanks.
Hi,
We are 2 out-going females, looking for travellers to share Jeep tour and cost, and most important to share an adventure with us. Will be a backpack basic Tour, tenting and Ger family stay. Below are the details
Ulaanbaatar - Baga Gazariin Chuluu. (Ruins 1768m above sea level)
Baga Gazariin Chuluu - Tsagaan Suvarga
Tsagaan Suvarga - Yol Valley (ice gorge mountains)
Yol Valley - Khongor Sand Dunes (largest and most spectacular sand dunes)
Khongor Sand dunes - Bayanzag (dinosaur fossils)
Bayanzag - Ongi Temple (Ongiin Hiid monastery)
Ongi Temple - Kharkhorin (Empire at Kharkhorum)
Kharkhorin - Tsenher (Hot spa)
Tsenher Hot spa - Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park (hiking, horseback riding)
Khorgo NP - Taikhar Stone
Taikhar Stone - Ugii Lake (fishing)
Ugii Lake - Ulaanbaatar
UB - Terelj National Park (horse riding and rock climbing)
Starting 7thJuly in UB, and ends after 16days in UB. (23rdJuly).
For 2 of us, its US1092 per pax
For 3 or more, its US998 per pax
Price is not much of a difference, but we prefer more people to make it more interesting trip.
The price includes the following services:
. Hostel accommodation in UB for 2 nights
. Family and ger staying during the trip
. Guiding and interpreting service
. All meals
. Supply of bottled water
. Transfers by cozy 4WD vehicle
. Local guides
. All entrance fees and National Park taxes
. Horse and camel riding cost
. Folklore performance tickets
. Camping equipments
Anyone keen? Hope to hear some replies...
Cheers
BB