KHUVSGUL LAKE

BLUE PEARL CRYSTAL WATER LAKE KHUVSGUL The deepest, freshest and voluminous lake in

• Day 1. Amarbayasgalant monastery • Day 2. Khutag-Undur village • Day 3. Jankhai Village and prepare the horse trip next morning • Day 4. Start horse trip around Khovsgol Lake and stay there • Day 5. Continue horse trip and visit reindeer family spot and back to Khovsgol Lake • Day 6. Trekking walking around lake area • Day 7. Back to Khatgal Village and have a rest and shower • Day 8. Drive to city • Day 9. Have lunch on the way and drive back to city. STARRY NIGHT AT AMARBAYASGALANT MONASTERY

DAY 1. REALM OF TRANQUILITY AMARBAYASGALANT MONASTERY. The star attraction of Selenge province, this monastery is considered to be one of the top three Buddhist institutions in Mongolia (along with Erdene zuu and gandan khiid) and the country's most intact architectural complex. It was originally built between 1727 and 1737 by the Manchu emperor Yongzheng, and dedicated to the Great Mongolian Buddhist and sculptor, Zanabazar whose mummified body was moved here in 1779.

• Local family’s private guest ger • Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

DAY 2. FULL DAY KHUTAG –ONDOR VILLAGE PROVINCE. A protected area would f undulating hills and grassland encompassing three extinct volcanoes. Khutag - Ondor village Prettiest location next to a meandering stream at the base of a small valley.

• Local family’s private guest ger • Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

DAY 3. KHATGAL SUM – VIA MORON CITY KHUVSGUL Cheerful Khatgal is scattering of colorful roofs, dirt alleyways and wooden houses, spread out beneath the foothills and along the narrow arm of Khovsgol Nuur that funnels into the Egiin Gol. The southern gateway to the lake, khatgal is the largest town in the area. Stay in local ger guest house – have shower, Prepare for next day’s horse trekking through by beautiful Khusvgul lake.

• Local family’s private ger guesthouse • Shower available • Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

PREPARING HORSEBACK RIDE

DAY 4. HORSE TREKKING TO GORGEOUS HEADLANDS OF JANKHAI After breakfast horseback riding though the lake, stop taking picture of scenic spot. free own leisure , experiencing beautiful nature , visiting local family near the lake , have lunch on the way keep going trekking by horse ,

• Mishel tourist ger camp • Shower available • Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

DAY 5. KHUVSGUL LAKE - HORSEBACK-RIDING Continuing horseback riding in lake and visit to Reindeer family / Tsaatan people / visit to Souvenir ger and chance to take picture with reindeers, Free own leisure trekking and hike-walking around the Khusvgul lake.

• Mishel tourist ger camp • Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

DAY 6: TREKKING, HIKING LAKE AREA One of the best ways to see the lake and mountains surrounding it is on your own feet. you will need to be self sufficient, the trails around the lake are easy to follow. At night time possible to do bonfire while seeing starry night.

• Local family’s private ger guesthouse • Shower available • Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

DAY 7. KAYAKING DAY - THE LARGEST LAKE KHUVSGUL The lake is full of glorious coves that are perfect for kayaking. Almost exactly in the middle of the lake lies Modon Huis, a picturesque little island surrounded by turquoise, tropical looking Waters. The Rising sun will call you for a cruise around 262 deep lake on a motorboat, Back to Khatgal Village and have a rest and shower.

• Local family’s private ger guesthouse • Shower available • Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

DAY 8. ERDENET THE COUNTRY’S THIRD LARGEST CITY Erdenet city is an enjoyable little urban enclave worth a day of your time, this friendly town has many of amenities.

• Local hotel • Shower available • Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

DAY 9. DRIVE BACK TO ULAANBAATAR, Have lunch on the way at the local restaurant . Arrive by 5 PM. • Breakfast, Lunch MAIN ACTIVITIES: VISIT NOMAD FAMILY, HORSE TREK, KAYAKING , AND HIKING.

INCLUSIVE COST:

• AIRPORT TRANSFERS ( PICK UP SERVICE )

• ALL MODES OF ACCOMMODATION GER/ YURT/ GER GUEST HOUSE, LOCAL HOTEL )

• ALL BREAKFAST, LUNCHES, DINNERS

• PRIVATE ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE

• PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS

• PETROL

• ENGLISH PROFICIENT TOUR GUIDE

• HORSE RIDING / CAMEL RIDE AN HR

• ALL NATIONAL FEES AND TAXES

• ALL STAFF COSTS INCLUDING THEIR FEES INSURANCE EQUIPMENTS

EXCLUSIVE COST:

• PERSONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE

• EMERGENCY RESCUE FLIGHT COST & INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

• ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SNACKS

• GRATITUDE TIPS TO THE TRAVEL TEAM. MEALS: About the food, you will have type of Mongolian food, dinner and breakfast will prepared by camp and family, Lunch will at the local restaurant on the way ( menu choice ) Buuz- Mongolian mutton dumplings it’s normally considered the National dish of Mongolia. Khuushuur ( Pronounce horeshure) - deep fried mutton parcels, Tsuivan- fried noodle with mutton, mutton soup - nothing but mutton.

GOOD TO KNOW: ( TOILET ) Pit toilets in most hotels in Ulaanbaatar and aimag capitals and most ger camps, toilets are the sit- down European variety. Outdoors in the countryside, where there may not be a bush or tree for hundreds of kilometers modesty not something to worry about - just do it where you want to, but away from gers. Also, try to avoid such places as ovoos ( sacred cairns of stones), rivers and lakes ( water sources for nomads ) and marmot holes. PREPARING FOR THE TRIP: Good traveler must be prospered well in advance. Thus you need to pay attention to how you prep for this tour:

Ring warm jacket ( waterproof) and trousers, thermals for cool night, long sleeved shirt. t-shirt and trained for evening, down winter jacket must, ankle boots better for the riding and hiking, plenty of socks, underwear light and loose because of cold weather, head torch, wool hat, small rucksack, sunglasses, gloves and scarfs and camera’s extra battery for the excitement of the moment.

ATTENTION TO RIDE HORSE & CAMEL

1. It is not allowed to be near the horse without the guide’s direction or permission, especially near the horse’s rear. 2. Do not put on or take off your clothes while riding the horse. Also do not hang down long strapped bag because some clothes make noises that can make the horse spook and take off. 3. If you want to stop to take a picture or change your clothes (e.g. in case of rain) you should tell the guide and you can get off and get on the horse with the guide’s help. 4. It is forbidden to gallop very fast. 5. Do not put your feet through the stirrup completely. 6. To ride the horse, you must get on the horse from the left side. 7. While riding the horse, do not twist the reins around your hands. 8. While riding the horse, do not put your leg on the horse’s head and do not hang down your legs without your feet through the stirrup.