Horse Riding in Terelj National Park

According to the Mongol proverb “a Mongol man without a horse is like a bird without wings”. Mongolian nomadic culture is intensely linked to horses. The horse and a

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nomadic lifestyle of living enabled the Mongols led by Chinggis Khaan and his descendant to amass the largest empire to world has ever known. The Mongol horse is small, being about the height of a double pony like 1.3 meters at the shoulder. The horse is the most practical form of transportation in Mongolia. The pleasure is to be unconstrained by roads or traffic lights, free to go in any direction! Fermented mare’s milk airag is a refreshing drink, Mongolia’s drink of choice. This mild beverage made of fermented mare’s milk has a slightly acid taste and great for treating thirst.

Type:

Adventure tours

Destination:

Khentii Mountain Range, Erdene Soum, Tuv Province

Highlights:

Terelj National Park, Tuul River, Turtle Rock, Ariyabal Meditation Monastery

Lengths:

5 nights/6 days

Adventure level:

Soft

Total driving km:

140km

Transportation:

Bus driving and Riding

Season:

June 1 – September 1