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Game of Thrones.Cdr Game of Thrones Mongolia's western frontiers with Russia and China are guarded by the snow capped peaks of the Altai Tavan Bogd mountain range, highest in the country. Its highest and most interesting peaks are Khuiten, Nairamdal, Malchin, Snowchurch and Ulgii. The longest glacier of Mongolia, the Potanin glacier stretches for 19km from the eastern face of Mt. Khuiten. On the summit day, when on the top of Khuiten, you will be able to glance into Russia and China. The local Tuvan herders acting as your camel caravan handlers and as porters will make an unforgettable company and share their culture and traditions with you. Duration: 12 nights / 13 days Best Season: June - August Highlights: 14 day fully supported climbing tour. Summit the highest peak of Mongolia at 4374m. Maximum acclimatization and leeway time. Quality outdoor and climbing equipment is provided. Most dates will be led by Gangaamaa Badamgarav, the rst Mongolian woman to summit Mt.Everest. Juulchin World Tours, Marco Polo Place Jamyan Gunii Str. 5/3,ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA www.juulchinworld.com [email protected] Mongolia Tours Trip Code: MOUNT-01 (976) 11 319 401 (976) 11 319 402 Tour Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, guided city tour us through a high mountain terrain of rock outcroppings and of wetlands. Arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB), the capital of Mongolia and transfer to a With a bit of luck you will see some of the wildlife that inhabit the area centrally located 4 star hotel. Afternoon guided city tour will introduce including marmots, hares and a number of birds such us Golden Eagles, you to the highlights of the city: the Gandan Temple - city's main Black Vultures and Falcons. Our entire luggage will be transported by Buddhist center, the central city square with a grand statue of Genghis camels handled by Tuvan herders. Upon completing two thirds' of the way Khan and the Zaisan Memorial, an elevated hill on the city's edge there open majestic perspectives of Potanin and Alexander glaciers with the providing a panoramic view of UB. Then choose to visit one or two icy peaks of Khuiten (4374m), Nairamdal (4082m), Snowchurch (4071m), museums from the following: Museum of National History introducing Malchin (4050m), and Ulgii (4113m) on their far side. This evening we Mongolia's history from early humans to modern era, Natural History camp at 2900m. (tent/B,L,D) Museum with a unique collection of dinosaur fossils, Choijin Lama or 15 km State Oracle Residence-museum displaying best samples of Buddhist artwork and religious masks. The Winter palace of Bogd Khan showcasing rare statues of Buddhist deities and items of personal use of this last Day 5: Optional acclimatization ascent of the Malchin peak theocratic ruler of Mongolia is also worth considering. A show of The 4051m Malchin is the lowest of the peaks. We hike along the Potanin traditional music, throat singing and contortion at 6PM will be followed glacier moraine for an hour and start climbing on the scree of Malchin. Its by a welcome dinner. (hotel/D) ridgeline overlaps with the borderline of Mongolia and Russia and provides a spectacular bird's eye view of the Potanin glacier, glaciated peaks and Russia. Over to the west, weather permitting, you will see the massif of Mt.Belukha (4500m) lying in Russia. That is the absolute top of Altai Day 2: Flight to Bayan-Ulgy, the Muslim province of Mongolia mountain range. Back in camp we reward ourselves with a tasty meal. Early this morning take a 3 hour flight to Ulgy town in Western Mongolia. Those staying behind can relax in the camp and take the so-called Russian The Kazakhs living in the area are the largest national minority and border walk, an easy climb on to a neighboring ridge that allows a glance practice Sunni Islam. A number of other ethnic groups also reside in the into the territory of Russia. (tent/B,L,D) province in the region. Upon arrival meet with a support team of driver(s), 15 km cook(s) and a guide and head westward to Tavan Bogd national park. At the end of a 3 hours travel across mountainous desert we camp in the valley of Sogoot river. In general rivers in Mongolia are small and shallow Day 6-9: Khuiten ascent occasionally drying up but during the rainy season they rapidly rise and at Our challenge for the following 4 days (including one leeway day) is the times burst their banks. Upon arrival we erect our tented camp. It is Khuiten peak. To reach its base we need to cross the Potanin glacier, which guaranteed that curious locals on horse or foot will appear out of lies in between. An advanced base camp will be set up below the eastern nowhere to greet you. Dinner and overnight in tented camp. (tent/B,L,D) face of Khuiten. A number of crevasses is to be traversed before reaching the Khuiten's foothill. The actual ascent, although technically moderate 90 km 3 hours takes 4 hours. From the summit there opens a tremendous bird eye view over China, Russia and the neighboring snowcapped ridges and snow Day 3: Drive to the Tavan Bogd Peaks' gateway fields. Weather permitting we should be back to the base camp in the Travel further west and by early afternoon reach the White river valley, the evening of the eighth day. In such case you can use the following day gateway to the Tavan Bogd peaks. The valley is dominated by the sacred either for rest or for optional cultural activities upon return to the White Shiveet mountain, around which lie hundreds of ancient burial mounds river valley. (tent/B,L,D) and rock carvings that represent art of the Bronze age and the Neolith. En route we try to visit a Kazakh family, male members of which practice falconry. They employ Golden Eagles for hunting foxes, hares and other small animals. (tent/B,L,D) Day 10: Return hike to White River Today we hike back to our camp in the White River valley. This time it is a 90 km gradual descent along the White river which takes its source from the Potanin glacier. It is a chance to glance into every single valley of the icy Day 4: Hike to Tavan Bogd base camp massif and witness how the initial stream of glacial dust transforms into the Today we trek to base camp of the Tavan Bogd. This gradual ascent takes mighty White river. Back to our vehicles we celebrate our ascent with a delicacy of Kazakh cuisine - "besbarmak". Literally meaning "five fingers" this is a delicious assortment of Achit Lake stewed meat, vegetables and flour eaten with hands. (B,L,D). SIILKHEM MOUNT 17 km RUSSIA Khukh Khutul BAYAN ULGII Khovd River Day 11: Return transfer to Ulgy, overnight in gers We say "good bye" to our Tuvan friends and take a 7 Khuiten Shiveet Khaikhan Mount Sogoo river hour drive back to Ulgy. Tonight is your chance to Peak White river sleep in a Kazakh yurt. Hot shower and cold beers will highlight the day. (ger/B,L,D) ALTAI TAVAN BOGD Tsengel ULGII NATIONAL PARK 200 km CHINA RUSSIA Khoton Lake Shargaljuut 4 x4 Offroad Domestic flight Tent river Khurgan Lake Dayan Lake CHINA Climb Ger Camp Hotel Trekking Juulchin World Tours, Marco Polo Place Jamyan Gunii Str. 5/3,ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA www.juulchinworld.com [email protected] Mongolia Tours Trip Code:MOUNT-01 (976) 11 319 401 (976) 11 319 402 Tour Itinerary Day 12: Return flight to Ulaanbaatar This morning we catch a return flight to Ulaanbaatar. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon for shopping and else. Farewell dinner. (hotel/B,D) 3 hours Day 13: Leisure day in Ulaanbaatar This is a spare day to spend for shopping and self-exploration. You may refer to our recommendations in order to make most out of it. (hotel/B) Day 14: Departure Transfer to airport for your return flight home. (B) PACKAGE INCLUDED ITEMS TO BRING All accommodation (twin shared) Ÿ Ice Axe w/Leash. General mountaineering tool. Sizing is important: All transfers including arrival & departure, internal flights under 5'7” use a 60cm tool; 5'7”- 6'1” use a 65cm tool; over Indicated meals (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner) 6'1” use a 70cm tool. (Too short is preferable to too long). Please Visits & national park fees, no rubberized grips on the shaft of the ice axe. Make sure that Camping equipment, you have a leash that is designed for use on a glacier axe. Please Mountain guide, no technical leashes designed for technical ice climbing-they are English speaking guide, too short, heavy, and not versatile. Expedition cook, Ÿ Carabiners (2 Locking; 2 Regular) 2 pear shaped locking Local guides, carabiners; 2 standard ovals. Horse & camel hire Ÿ Perlon - 4feet. of flexible 6mm for prussiks. Ÿ Alpine climbing harness. PACKAGE NOT INCLUDED Ÿ Climbing helmet. Lightweight Long Underwear. Travel insurance, Ÿ Heavyweight Long Underwear Top or Fleece Vest. Excess luggage fees on internal flights, Ÿ Synthetic/Soft Shell Jacket. Meals not indicated, Ÿ Insulated Synthetic Pants - Full separating side zippers Personal climbing equipment, Ÿ Down jacket Sleeping bags and pads, Ÿ Hard Shell Pants & Hard Shell Jacket w/ hood Drinks, (waterproof/breatheable) Gratuities 4 x4 Offroad Domestic flight Tent Climb Ger Camp Hotel Trekking Juulchin World Tours, Marco Polo Place Jamyan Gunii Str. 5/3,ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA www.juulchinworld.com [email protected] Mongolia Tours Trip Code:MOUNT-01 (976) 11 319 401 (976) 11 319 402 Travel Tips in Mongolia © It usually gets very hot during the day in the Gobi Desert.
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