Follow the trails of the Great Chinggis Khaan (aka Genghis Khan) to the eastern part of Mongolia. We will reach, see and explore the birthplace of Temuujin the son of Yesukhei Baatar to where he is titled the Chinggis Khaan under the Eternal Blue Sky. Chinggis Khaan founded the Mongol Empire in 1206 and he was born and raised by the Onon River in Khan Khentii Mountains, north-eastern part of Mongolia. Chinggis Khaan is the creator of the modern world and named the man of the Millenium.
Day 1.
Ulaanbaatar to Blue Lake & Black Heart Mountain via Chinggis Khaan’s statue complex
Distance: 320 km
Driving duration: 6 hours
Chinggis Khaan’s Statue
The statue is located in a place called Tsonjin Boldog, in the area of Erdene soum, Tuv province. Tsonjin Boldog is a place where young Temuujin(Chinggis Khaan’s birth name) found a whip on the road back to his home, from successfully made an alliance with Khereid people’s leader Tooril Van. (In Mongolian customs finding a whip is a very good omen), he then said “it is a sign of great future deed’s door has opened” recorded on Mongolian Secret History book.
The statue in total is 40m high from surface erected at about 10 m high foundation and surrounded by columns. The statue, Chinggis Khaan riding his horse, is made by 250 tonnage steel. It is largest horse-riding statue in the World. Far sighting Chinggis Khaan holds a golden whip in his right hand. The building consisted of 36 supporting columns, symbolizes 36 kings who are direct lineage of Chinggis Khaan.
Activities: Museum of the Huns era military equipment, Sightseeing on the head of the horse, Photograph among the Biggest boot in the world.
Khukh lake of Khar Zurkh mountain
Tsenkhermandal soum of Khentii province. Khukh lake is located next to point topped Khar Zurkh Mountain. It is 1675m. a.s.l. fresh water big and small 2 connected lakes. Surrounded by mountains as well as lots of animals, plants and trees make one beautiful nature.
At this lake Temuujin the son of Yesukhei Baatar has been announced the Khaan of whole Mongolia and titled Chinggis Khaan.
There are wooden carved statues that represent Chinggis Khaan and his parents, 2 Queens, 9 Lords, his direct descendant Golden Horde 36 Khaans combined 50 statues with their highlighted stories written upon.
Activities: Hiking, Trekking, Sightseeing, Wildlife Observation, Historical information
Accommodation: Tourist camp
Day 2.
Khukh lake to Uglugch wall via Khangal lake and Baldan Bereeven Monastery
Distance: 150 km
Driving duration: 5 hours
Khangal lake
Khangal lake is located in Umnudelger soum, Khentii province. Lenght is 2 km and 500-1200 m wide pure water lake, covers 1.5 sq km land.
The lake’s surrounding 3913 hectare area is announced natural monument place and it is one of the specially protected area of Mongolia.
With lots of plants and birds with incredible views all around it is a piece of heaven to stop by.
Activities: Swimming, Hiking, Wildlife observation, Bird watching
Bereeven Monastery
Buddhist monastery located in the Baruun Jargalant River valley Umnudelger soum, Khentii province. First established in 1654, the monastery grew to be one of the largest and most important in Mongolia. At its height in the mid 19th century, housing up to 8000 monks.
The monastery grounds are surrounded by scenic and sacred mountains including Munkh Ulziit, Arvan Gurvan Sansar, Bayan Baraat, and Bayan Khangai, all part of the Khentii mountain range. These 4 mountains are said to resemble Mongolian 4 powerfuls of the Eternal Blue Sky: a Lion on the east; a Dragon on the south; a Tiger on the west; and a Garuda on the north. The monastery itself is backed by the steep cliff of Munkh Ulziit mountain where one incredible hiking journey path takes you to many cliff carvings, stone carvings with different images of Buddhist gods, inscriptions of religious mantras, and a large Soyombo symbol can be found.
Activities: Hiking, Photograph, Monastery visit
Uglugch wall
Uglugch wall is located in Batshireet soum, Khentii province. Carefully stacked rocks make 3 km long wall that lies on the pass of Daichin mountain. Wall’s height is 2.5-3 m and 2.5 m thick. It is believed to be built in 12th to 14th century. Chinggis Khaan used to live around this wall for some time. Around the area, we can find many ancient burial sites and rock monuments to explore. It is a place of historical and natural monument place.
Activities: Hiking, Photograph, Sightseeing
Accommodation: Tourist camp
Day 3.
Uglugch Wall to Deluun Boldog via Binder Ovoo & Rashaan rock
Distance: 350 km
Driving duration: 6 hours
Rashaan Rock
Rashaan rock is located in Batshireet soum, Binder mountain’s southeast side. This rock possesses, Mongolian historic and cultural scripts, and burials from Stone age to XVI century. Hundreds of seal and symbols of ancient Mongolian tribes will surely give you some inspirations from the past.
Activities: Hiking, Photograph, Historical information
Binder Ovoo
Located next to Rashaan Rock, Binder ovoo possesses lots of secrets of ancient Mongolia. Saint Zanabazar visited Binderya mountain on the way back from Onon hot springs. He stopped on the Mountain, and announced, “It is very virtuous Mountain” and made an offering to the Binder Ovoo.
Activities: Hiking, Photograph, Historical information
Deluun Boldog
Deluun boldog was the home of Yesukhei Baatar, Great Chinggis Khaan’s Birth place. He was born with blood inside of his fist and born on the year Horse and Horse time of the Lunar calendar. Yesukhei Baatar the father of Chinggis Khaan announced hero has been born and made a mare sacrifice then buried its milt into the ground. That’s why this place is called Deluun Boldog meaning Milt crib.
A historical place surrounded by 3 lakes and beautiful nature, just next to Dadal soum.
Activities: Hiking, Photograph, Historical information
Accommodation: Tourist camp
Day 4.
Deluun Boldog to Chinggis city via Khar Ymaat Mountain
Distance: 350 km
Driving duration: 8 hours
Khar Ymaat
Khar Ymaat Mountain is located in Bayan-Ovoo soum of Khentii province. Many of Chinggis Khaan’s direct descendant the Golden Horde Khaans born and lived around this Mountain.
Activities: Hiking, Photograph, Historical information
Chinggis city
Chinggis city is the capital of Khentii province. We will have dinner then spend the night in the city
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 5.
Chinggis city to Avarga Toson lake via Khitan Wall & Khanan Wall
Distance: 180 km
Driving duration: 4 hours
Khidan Wall & Khanan Wall
Khidan and Khana walls are on our way to Khuduu Aral area along with Kherlen river. They are historical ruins of Khitan state. And many ancient burials are around.
Avarga Toson lake
Located in Delgerkhaan soum area, Khentii province.
Khuduu Aral is a place where Mongolian first capital Aurag was located and its ruins are still intact. This is the place where the Secret History of the Mongols has been finished writing. And Many Ikh Khuraldai(political and military assembly of Mongols) had been taken place in this area.
In this place, the famous lake called Avarga Toson the medical salty lake. It’s 2 interconnected lakes with healer alevins and water has carbonate, hydrocarbonate, natry and calcium. It is where Mongolian people throughout the history swam for medicinal purposes. The lake heals skin-disease, allergy, diabetes, nose and throat diseases and much more.
Activities: Hiking, Swimming, Photograph, Treatments
Accommodation: Recreation center
Day 6.
Avarga Toson to Terelj National Park
Distance: 250 km
Driving duration: 5 hours
Terelj National Park
Terelj NP is the 3rd biggest National park in Mongolia. These rocky mountains make an incredibly beautiful nature.
Famous Turtle rock, Camel rock, 3 friends, Talkative grandpas, and Lenin rocks are strangely shaped natural arts exist here to explore.
Activities: Hiking, Trekking, Horse riding, Photograph
Accommodation: Tourist camp
Day 7.
Terelj National Park to Ulaanbaatar
Distance: 60 km
Driving duration: 2 hours
We will be leaving in the morning and head back to Ulaanbaatar where our tour has started. Goes back to the hotel and have some refreshment time. City tour with museums and do some shopping. The traditional folk art Concert with the great Tumen Ekh ensemble. And have a farewell dinner with all the travel crew members.
Museums: Natural History Museum, Zanabazar fine art museum, Bogd Khaan’s palace museum, Choijin Lama museum
Accommodation: Hotel
Chinggis Khaan’s coronation place - Black Heart Mountain, Blue Lake
Chinggis Khaan’s birthplace - Deluun Boldog
Chinggis Khaan’s statue complex
Avarga Toson Spa Lake
Bereeven Monastery
Terelj National Park
What’s included in the Price?
English speaking guide at all times
7 nights accommodations based on twin/double occupancy;
- 4star hotel in the city – 2 nights
- Best tourist camps in the countryside – 5 nights
All meals 24 as specified in the itinerary: Breakfast-7, Lunch-7 & Dinner -7
All relevant transfers and transportation + experienced drivers (4-5pax will share a 4WD minivan or Jeep for countryside trip)
Sightseeing and entrance fees according to the itinerary
National park and Attraction complex tickets
“Wonders of Mongolian Art” performance by “Tumen Ekh” ensemble,
Visa invitation letter, if required
Included all taxes
What’s Not included in the Price?
International flights & visa fee
Travel & medical insurance
Daily personal expenses