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This fantastic trekking adventure takes place in Western Mongolia, in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park among the snow-capped peaks of the High Altai Mountains, one of the longest mountain chains in Central Asia. In this remote corner where Mongolia, China, and Russia meet, we discover a beautiful swath of untouched wilderness, topped by the 14,000-foot peaks of Tavan Bogd National Park. With Bactrian camels and horses to carry our gear, we camp at alpine lakes, hike to a glacier, explore ancient burial mounds and petroglyphs that are haunting testaments to Mongolia's shamanic traditions, and experience a pristine mountain world where Kazakh nomads still hunt with golden eagles. Join us for a true expedition across trackless terrain - a singular experience for adventurous trekkers.
Altay Tavan Bogd - Trekking Tour ( 15 days- 14 nights.)
Day 1 - Arrival (D)
Get picked up from Ulaanbaatar airport and get transferred to hotel. Spend the evening getting some rest and dealing with jetlag.
Day 2 - City Tour (BLD)
Tour the city, visit Bogd khaan palace museum, Dashchoilin monastery, Sukhbaatar’s main square. Have lunch according to time allowance and shopping at State department store.
Day 3 - Fly Heading to Altai Mountains (BLD)
We arrive to Ulgii city and get transferred to the hotel. We'll visit the local town museum which is the best museum among the Western provinces. Then we'll have time to explore exciting places among the city such as the town center, black market etc.
Day 4: North gate (BLD)
In the far western corner of Mongolia lie the Altai Mountains, a stunningly beautiful region of snow capped peaks, immense glaciers and large alpine lakes. We would start our trip heading West by 4x4 jeeps. On the way you have chance to see remote mountain country, when crossing big passes. Along the way we marvel at the Yamaat petroglyphs, a recently uncovered site in remote terrain featuring more than 1O thousand images of hunting and combat scenes, mythological figures, and symbolic sacred art. Overnight in tent.
Day 5- Altai Tavan Bogd Base Camp. (BLD)
This is where our trek begins. After a big western style breakfast, you will get prepared for the trek while our camel crew loads up our camels. We would cross a few rivers as we follow a trail to Altai Tavan Bogd (ATB) Base camp. In this remote corner where Mongolia, China, and Russia meet, we discover a beautiful swath of untouched wilderness, topped by the 14,000-foot peaks of Tavan Bogd National Park. We trek for 12 km today to the National Park Base camp at the foot of the magnificent Altai Tavan Bogd Glaciers. The glacier is at the foot of Khuiten Peak (4374m) the highest point in Mongolia. Nearby, Nairamdal Peak marks the triple border point common to Mongolia, Russia and China. Overnight in tent
Day 6 – Tsagaan gol (BLD)
Heading downhill we will trek to Tsagaan gol valley following the white glacier river and beautiful deep canyons, Near the tuvan gers we will cross the glacier Tsagaan gol river trough bridge. Until 2011, we had to cross the river by horse; Actually that was an exciting river crossing with horses and camels. We then head downriver and set up camp in a lush green pasture at the foot of glacial bowls. In the evening we would visit a local Tuvan family. This very little population of Tuvan people are keeping their old tradition as it was. They believe on Shamanism. According to situation we would have chance to meet a Tuvan Khomii throat singer.
Day 7 – Before Takhilt mountain pass. (BLD)
Heading downhill, we stop in to visit some of the local Tuvan people, who follow traditional Shamanistic beliefs. Tuvan language is different than both Kazakh and Mongolian languages. Their tradional clothes and gers looks like Mongolian ones. We continue on and ascend up into the Khar sala valley. The scene of Khara sala valley is very beautiful with snow caped high peaks. We would set up our camp right in to this valley.
Day 8-9 Yak Milk valley. (BLD)
We head away from the Khar sala valley, and trek over the 3100m mountain pass. We start with steep pass, mostly until late June there would be snow on the pass. After the pass we will move downhill a long way to the bottom of Ak su valley. On the way you will have chance to see some waterfalls . We're at the halfway point of our trek. So the next day is gonna be a rest day. It's a beautiful spot, in a wide valley, shouldered by high snowcapped mountains, the white Tsagaan river and tributaries nearby. The next day you would have a rest day. You can ride horse in the beautifull Aksu valley or climb up to the peaks nearby or just relax.
Day 10- Asker Tove. (BLD)
We will trek trough forest heading down to the mouth of the Ak su valley. After trekking not far from mouth of Ak su valley we will set up camp on Asker Tove which is one of the beautiful spot and is the junction of the Arshaani and Ak su rivers.
Day 11- Hulindi (BLD)
We cross over to the east side of the Tsagaan Gol river, and continue down through the river valley and on horseback we cross a few rivers as we follow the lakeshore to Hulindi. We would set up our camp in a very beautiful spot on khoton lake shore. It is possible to fish here. This evening we would meet our horse guides and tomorrow we are going to ride horse. it is optional, if you prefer trekking instead of riding, just let us know.
Day 12- Khumdi bulak. - Horse riding day. (BLD)
Today we gonna ride horse, after a little riding lesson you would saddle up on your horses and we would be riding through the Alpine forest, heading eastwards. On the way we will have to pass some bigger rivers, stop on some Kazakh families. The Kazakh culture and language is different than Mongolian and Tuvans. Nomadic Kazakh families are very friendly and hospitable people. We will camp on the magnificent lake shore. Today we would have Kazakh traditional dinner in one of local families.
Day 13- Ulgii camp (BLD)
Today we will be heading to Ulgii following the Khovd river downhill. On the way we will stop in Tsengel Soum where we could meet a local Shaman throat singer. Near to Sagsai village we would visit an eagle hunter.We would get explained how the eagle hunter trains his eagle and we would get informed about how he hunts. You would have chance to hold the eagle on your arms and get taken your picture. After driving a full day we will get to Ulgii camp. In the evening we will make a small celebration at the camp.
Day 14 – Departure to UB (BLD)
Today, we'll transfer to Ulgii airport. It takes approximately 3 hours to get to UB. Once we arrive, we'll be transferred to Hotel and have some time to settle in.
Day 15 –Get transferred to Ulaanbaatar airport to catch your flight to home.(B)
Note: Kazakh tour can change the tour itinerary at the last minute for your comfort according to weather conditions and local limitations
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