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Riding With Nomads In The Valley Of Genghis Khan


18th - 28th June 2008 and 12th - 22nd September 2008

This ride of approximately 200km begins at Kharkhorin, site of Chinggis Brass & silver kettle at Bogd Khan Museum ©OTMTKhaan's capital in the thirteenth century. There is a large monastery here, Erdene Zuu, the original centre of Buddhism in Mongolia. We head off westwards to Tsenkher village in Arkhangai province and up into the mountains through remote and beautiful scenery where the only inhabitants are nomadic families with their herds of horses, yaks and sheep. The scenery is quite dramatic, especially at the Orkhon waterfall, and there are lovely wild flowers during the summer months. Ride over the mountains to return to Kharkhorin.

Orkhon Valley Horse Trek Route  ©OTMT

The riding distance is approximately 25km per day. You will be supplied with Russian saddles, and the local horsemen will take care of the horses. At Kharkhorin you will stay at a traditional ger camp, and all other nights will be camping in Western style dome tents.




Day 1
Arrive Ulaanbaatar.
Day 2
Jeep to Kharkhorin. Overnight ger camp beside the Orkhon river.
Day 3
Jeep to Tsenkher village where the horses will be waiting. Start riding across river valley.
Day 4
Ride gradually up into the mountains and over Bogoch pass.
Day 5
Ride up the long trail to reach Ultiin Davaa pass at nearly 2000 metres.
Day 6
Ride in the Orkhon river valley, crossing the river many times, to reach the waterfall.
Day 7
Ride past Battulzii village and into the hills.
Day 8
Ride up and down the hills, along the Orkhon valley.
Day 9
Arrive at Kharkhorin. Overnight traditional ger camp beside the Orkhon river.
Day 10
Jeep to Ulaanbaatar.
Day 11
Depart.
   
Price: Euro €1295
     
  Package Includes:  
    Hotel
All meals (except UB)
Traditional ger camps
Entrance Fees

Hire of horses
All transportation
English interpreter

Local horse guides

  Not Included:  
    International Flight
Visa cost