Mongolian Golden Circuit tour: Through the monasteries and lakes

Monasteries: Gandan monastery, Amarbayasgalant monastery, Zayiin Gegeen

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monastery, Erdene Zuu monastery, Tuvkhun monastery  Buddhism took firm root and adopted as official religion of Mongolia in the second half of 16th century. Tibetan lamas came in large number to organize systematic translation of religious literature into Mongolian, and this in turn greatly encouraged the growth of literacy amongst Mongols and the flourishing of Mongol culture. 5 year - old Zanabazar was proclaimed as highest incarnate lama in Mongolia and head of Mongolian Buddhism. He did much to cultivate Buddhism and establishing monasteries and temples as well as devised new alphabet and was great artist and sculptor. This cultural tour offers 15 days leisure holiday through country’s northern and central parts with visits to important monasteries of Mongolian Buddhist history. Relaxing days at beautiful freshwater lakes combined to make this spiritual tour more enjoyable.  Lakes: Khuvsgul lake, Terkhiin Tsagaan lake, Ugii lake  Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan: An astonishingly beautiful freshwater lake surrounded by extinct volcanoes at an altitude of 2.060 m. The lake is 16 km wide and 10 m deep with its deepest point at 28 meters and over 20 kilometers in length. It has lovely sandy shores and enough warm water good for swimming. The area offers great adventure for visitors with its caves, mountain cliffs and Khorgo volcano creator.  Ugii Nuur (lake) is a lake at 1.387 meters above sea level, which engages 27 sq.km of area. The lake offers charming view extending for far horizons. Usually the lake has beautiful calming view with smooth waves, but it becomes impressive when strong wind flows above the lake surface. The lake abounds various types of fish and birds, which creates an incredible natural beauty.               Brief Itinerary Day 1.  Arrival in UB, City tour Day 2.  Drive to Amarbayasgalant Monastery Days3-5. Drive to Khuvsgul lake via Erdenet city, Khuvsgul lake tour Day 6.  Drive to Terkhiin Tsagaan lake Days 7-8. Terkhiin Tsagaan lake, Khorgo Volcanic crater tour Day 9.  Tsetserleg town, Zaya Gegeen Monastery Day 10. Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape - registered in "World Heritage Site" UNESCO  Day 11.  ancient capital Kharkhorin city, Erdene Zuu Monastery Day 12.  Ugii lake Day 13.  Drive to UB Day 14.  Bogd khaan's Winter Palace museum, Shopping Day 15.  Departure from UB