Available from:  7-26 June, 5-24 September 2010• Kharkhorin & Erdenezuu Monastery • Natural Hot spring • Zayiin Gegee & Taihar Chuluu• Khar Balgas• Remains of Ongi Monastery• Flaming Cliffs & Dinosaur fossils • Gegeet Gorge

Trip Grade: Moderate-Challenging. 20 days, 3 nights in hotels,13 nights in ger camps, 3 nights camping, Cultural exporations, Light walking & Overland driving, optional camel & horse riding.

Photo by Amara: Buddhist Stupas of Erdenezuu Monastery in Kharkhorin, 2007

Explore the mystical Orhon Valley in Central Mongolia, a nest of rich historic and cultural sites. The area is full of the history of the ancient statehoods of Central Asia including the first known writing culture of nomadic tribes, Orhon-Enisei scripts and the memorial of Turkic general Tonukuk, 8th century AD. You will see the remarkable archaeological discoveries of the 13th century Kharkhorum, the capital city of the Mongol Empire. Experience the daily chanting of Buddhist Monks in the stunning Erdenezuu Monastery. Challenge your equestrian skills in the hot spring area of Hangai Mountain range and ride a Bactrian camel around the tallest sand dunes of the Gobi Desert.

Land only price (Join in Ulaanbaatar)-£1,995/ $3,491 pp Group size 5-10 travellers.

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Tour price does not include international flight to and from Ulaanbaatar and other items not specially mentioned as included.

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