Tailor-Made
Itinerary 3
The
Orkhon Valley In Central Mongolia (Mountain
Biking)
The
tour begins at Kharkhorin, site of Chinggis
Khaan's capital in the thirteenth century.
Start riding from Tsenkher up to hot mineral
springs in the mountains. The track then passes
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
on across the mountains to return to Kharkhorin.
This
ride is not technically difficult and could
be enjoyed by anyone who rides regularly.
The roads are generally rough jeep tracks,
rather potholed in parts and with several
river crossings. Classed as 100% off road
with vehicle support.
Day
1
Arrive
Ulaanbaatar.
Day
2
Jeep
to Khogno Khan. Hike around the mountain.
Day
3
Visit
Erdene Zuu monastery in Kharkhorin. Jeep
to Tsenkher village.
Day
4
Ride
to Tsetserleg town and to Tsenkher hot
mineral springs. Relax in outdoor baths.
Day
5
Ride
over Bogoch pass and camp beside the Tsetserleg
River
Day
6
Ride
over Ultiin pass at nearly 2000 meters
altitude.
Day
7
Ride
to Orkhon waterfall, making many river
crossings.
Day
8
Ride
past Battulzii village and over the hills
along the Orkhon river.
Day
9
Ride
beside the Orkhon river to Kharkhorin
town. Overnight traditional ger camp.
