Tour code: VMT-CHT-2 Buddhist Monasteries Tour

Day 1. Ulaanbaatar 
Upon arrival at the Chinggis Khan international airport in Mongolia, you will meet Visit Mongolia crew and transfer to the 4*hotel, conveniently located downtown Ulaanbaatar. After freshening up from your

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flight, we start our first day around Ulaanbaatar starting from Gandan Monastery, the largest and most important monastery of Mongolia with 500 monks. From here we will go to the National History Museum which tells the rich history of Mongolia. The heart of Ulaanbaatar, Chinggis Square, is just a short walk away. Here we will see the Parliament House, National Opera and City Hall. Afterwards, we will visit Zaisan Hill, which offers great views of the city. In the evening, you will attend a performance of traditional dancing and khoomii (Mongolian throat singing). Overnight in hotel. (L,D)

Day 2. Erdene-Zuu Monastery
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 360 km, 5-6 hours.
Travel to Karakorum, the former capital city of world's greatest land empire, established by Chinggis Khan. Here we will tour the oldest Buddhist Monastery Erdenezuu, religious complex spanning over 400 sq. meters surrounded by 108 stupas. It was first built on the ruins of Karakorum in 1586 by Abtai Sain Khan. The site has some of the best works of religious art and architecture in Mongolia. Visit Karakorum museum. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 3. Shankh monastery
We will start with a visit the popular monastery of Shankhiin hiid, formerly one of the largest Buddhist communities in Mongolia and the site where the black standard of Chinggis Khan continued to be kept and worshipped up until the 1930s. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 4. Tuvkhun Monastery 
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 70 km, 3 hours.
We continue our journey to Tuvkhun Monastery, located at the peak of a remote, wooded mountain, was built by Undur Gegeen Zanabazar, a religious leader, philosopher, artist and sculptor in 1651 for his meditation. About 4 km hike up the mountain path leads to Tuvkhun monastery. Here we enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the scenery and visit the caves located around the monastery. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 5. Uvgun Monastery
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 150 km, 3-4 hours.
Travel to Bayangobi. It is unique place with many different forms of landscapes: Gobi sand dunes, forests, and rocky mountains. Visit Erdene Khambyn Khuree Monastery, which is located in the majestic Khugnu Khan mountains. The Uvgun and Zaluus temples were founded by Undur Gegeen Zanabazar, a religious leader, philosopher, artist and sculptor to honor his religious teacher and were destroyed by Galdan Boshigt, Oirad nobleman in 1688. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 6. Manzshir Monastery
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 320 km, 6-7 hours.
Travel to Manzshir Monastery, located on the tree-lined southern slopes of the sacred Bogd Khan Mountain. We will hike among the ruins of this 18th-century monastery, exploring the restored main temple, numerous sacred images on the mountain face. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 7. Ulaanbaatar
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 45 km, 1 hour.
Travel to Ulaanbaatar. Shopping for souvenirs and cashmere is optional. Farewell dinner. Overnight in hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 8. Departure
After breakfast transfer to departure (B)