KHENTII NATIONAL PARK

12 DAYS UB / UB

Amazing expedition by dog sledding, in the heart of natural parks and valleys where Chinggis Khan and its hordes used to live. Invitation to explore the mongolian nature, nomadic way of life and observe the winter wild fauna and flora.
Leading your Alaskan dog team, you will slide on the ice, through endless and peaceful landscapes, in a perfect silence and under the eternal blue sky.

Trip Highlights : DOG SLEDDING TRIP IN TERELJ

Heritage from the past, archeology in Mongolia

From ancient empires to nomads of today
Regions: Arkhangaï, Khövsgöl, Bulgan, Selenge
Explore mongolian history, nomadic culture from the past and today, visit of Amarbayasgalant monastery.

Trip Highlights : Travels in Mongolia History & Traditions

Travel through History; explore specificities of Mongolian Buddhism

Let’s go deep into the heart of Asian steppes, in company of a young lama who will lead you to discover Mongolian Buddhism. How did it appear, what’s its evolution, how is a lama’s daily life nowadays…
Moogii will be your guide along your journey, and will explain to you his dedication to Buddhism in a country with so recent a fast changes, socially, economically and politically.
Many religious places have been destroyed under the communism, during the purges of the 30’s against intellectuals, and religious institutions. But since the beginning of the 90’s there is a resurgence of Buddhism, which has never been totally eradicated. More than 80% of Mongolians describe themselves as Buddhists, temples and monasteries rebuilt are daily visited.
You will meet, along your route, lamas practicing traditional medicine, painters, scientists, young people and elders who will give you a unique testimony of their life.
This journey brings you also to the heart of the nomadic life, sharing some times with herders. Old believes and Buddhism are mixed for years now to fit better with the way of life of these people from the endless spaces, where Life and Natural elements are so strongly linked, more than any other spiritual conviction…

A journey to meet other culture, other believes…

Trip Highlights : BUDDHISM OF THE STEPPE

12 days travel in Mongolia
Kazakh people live in the western part of Mongolia, in the Altaï mountain range.
All their life turns around eagles;
Hunting with eagles request a precise logistic and organization: falconer with his eagle, some helpers who takes care of horses and pick up the prey, horse guides, translator…
Eagles hunt all kinds of animals like hare, fox, wolf, antelope, depending on the time of the year and the location.
You will live with Kazakhs hunters for 6 days. You will go on horse back with them to experience hunting with eagles.
Kazakh horses are obedient, but at the same time they are kept as wild as possible. You will find a horse that fits you: they can be calm or with more power! The important point is to listen to your guide’s advices to avoid problems and keep a good relationship between the rider and its horse.

Trip Highlights : Journey to the golden eagle kingdom

20 and 30 kilometers a day; during 8 days:
Discover the history of the Tamir valley and its herders, day after day, until the blue Lake, goal of the hike. Trekking in partnership with the local NGO Ger to Ger (see section Traveling Smart)

The Blue lake trekking Route , was created in order to give the possibility to nomadic herders to get benefits from the tourism sector, by creating a complementary income through a sustainable management of resources.

The route to blue Lake has been set up by a partnership between Ger to Ger, the Mongolian Guide Association and the our Travel agency. A very strict management of the project is necessary to open a route for foreigners, to preserve nomadic way of life and the environment.

Only small groups at the same time will be sent on the route.

Nomads will be your host during these 8 days, but also your guides. They will share with you their land, their life, their history.

Trip Highlights : Trek to blue Lake; Arkhangaï region