Two humped Bacterian Camel known as "Prince of the Gobi" is the most important animal to ride and transportation. This fascinating animal has developed
unique qualities in order to survive in the desert. Bacterian Camels are herbivorous, ruminant animals that consume tender leaves. They thrive well on the salty scrub of the wild desert and well known for its survival ability without drinking water for long period. Camels are friendly animals and despite moving at slow pace camel can travel as long as 30 miles a day. This beautiful animal has thick, warm, long and shaggy coats in winter and is equipped for very extreme temperatures. They can withstand cold down to 40 degrees below zero. In summer they shed and can take heat up to 45 Celsius degree. Camel milk has a high nutritive value and is wholesome food. Known as "Desert Vitamin" this has a relative advantage over cow's milk as the cholesterol content is 40 per cent less than the latter.
Type:
Classic tours
Destination:
Uvurkhangai, South Gobi and Dundgobi
Highlights:
Kharkhorin and Erdenezuu Monastery, Bayangobi, Flamming Cliffs, Ongi Monastery and Yol Valley Monastery and Yol Valley
Lengths:
7 nights/8 days
Adventure level:
Moderate
Total driving km:
1900km
Transportation:
Drive-fly, 4 wheel driving Japanese jeep
Season:
June 15 – September 15
