Horse riding tour in Khangai Mountain (12 days)

Introduction

Horse riding tour in Khangai Mountain

Tour information: Usually 6 to 8 hours of riding. This equestrian trek is intended for persons
practicing regularly riding and with similar practice at a level Galop 3-4 or riders with a mastery
of 3 gaits (walk, trot, canter) varied terrain and completely autonomous horse.
The best time to make this trip:
May to September is the best season, with the peak season in July for the Naadam Festival and in
22th July Felt Festival, in 23th July Yak Festival in Orkhon Valley. July and August are also the
wettest months of the year, but be assured, our climate is such that you will still have many sunny
days at this time.

About the Orkhon Valley
Classified in 2004 as World Heritage Site by UNESCO as the cradle of nomadic Mongolia, the
“cultural landscape of the Orkhon Valley”. Located in the Khangai mountain range, more than
360 km away from the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar, and spanning on more than 120,000
hectares, the Orkhon Valley contains the largest density of natural and cultural resources of
Mongolia. For centuries, it was the spiritual center of the ancient nomads who worshiped Tenger,
the eternal blue sky. Several nomadic nations successively established their capitals in the valley
and left valuable archeological remains such as the Orkhon Inscriptions, Khar Balgas or
Karakorum. When Buddhism became the dominant religion in Mongolia, several monasteries
were erected in this region of great spiritual value. In addition to these cultural resources, the
Orkhon Valley boasts extraordinary natural sites and landscapes such as the area of the 8 lakes or
its numerous hot springs.

We offering camel riding, horse trekking and hiking tour based on local community. Nomadic
families live in the area are main parts of the tours. They will supply camels, horses, meals, and
accommodation for tourists.

DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY:
In this tour, you will discover Khogno Khan park, Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the Mongolian
Empire. Explore the landscapes and all the landmarks of the Orkhon Valley. Experience nomadic
lifestyle by riding through the breathtaking Naiman Nuur National Park on a 5-day horse riding
trip.
Naiman Nuur National Park is exceptional combination fresh water lash green forest picturesque
mountains and many natural resources where animals and people leisurely live in the summer time.
These lakes with fresh water and interconnected by ground water channels located 5-30km
distance from each other such as Shireet, Khaliut, Bugat, Khaya, Khuis, Onon, Doroo, Bayan-Uul
are called Naiman Nuur (Eight Lakes).
All luggage and equipment for this tour will be loaded onto pick yaks or horses, which are provided
by the local herders and local nomads who will lead us on this journey the heart of the Khangai
Mountain. No support vehicle will follow in this rugged and roadless territory on our trek in the
Naiman Nuur area located in the Khangai Mountain.

Tour Brief
 Duration: 11 nights / 12 days
 Activities: Visiting cultural heritage sites, experiencing nomad culture, exploring varied
natural landscapes, hiking, camel riding, horse riding.
 Distance: 1210kms
 Group: Min 4 – Max 15
 Season: May –September

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