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Mongolia with the Ural-sidecar
Tour 177
Our sidecar tour on the historical looking URAL sidecars through the unique landscape of Mongolia runs in the heart of Central Asia. The landscape is characterized by the steppe landscape of Mongolia. This is where the legendary empire of Chingges Khan, who created the largest land nation on earth, was founded. The lush flora in untouched nature and the encounters with the nomads will fascinate us every day.
We start in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of modern Mongolia and drive west to the ancient and former capital of Chingges Khan. The road winds through the endless expanse of the Mongolian steppe and the rattling of the cylinders of our "aged Ural" is equal to the drumming of the hooves of Chingges Khans’s equestrian arms that once roamed the country.
1. Tag |
Morning |
You will be picked up from your hotel at 9:00 and we will leave Ulaanbaatar heading west. Right after leaving the city, the Mongolian steppe welcomes us. We will stop, according to old Mongolian custom, at a large Ovoo to bid to the earth spirits for a good trip. Ovoos are ubiquitous in Mongolia and firmly rooted in Mongolian beliefs. |
Noon |
Lunch break in the Mongolian steppe landscape. |
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Afternoon |
The journey continues in the direction of Karakorum. We will make a first major stop at the large sand dune of Elsen Tasarkhai. The dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai are fossil dunes, which were formed by the sand transport from the Gobi. The dunes are interesting for those who want to get an impression of the Gobi Desert, but want to save themselves the many kilometers of driving there. Overnight stay in the mountains of Hognon Khan |
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Accommodation: |
Gercamp, dinner |
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2. Tag |
Morning |
In the morning we drive the remaining kilometers to Karakorum. Then we start exploring Karakorum. First, the former capital We start with Erdene Zuu Monastery. Erdene Zuu, the oldest monastery in Mongolia, was founded in 1586. At that time Buddhism gained importance in Mongolia. Statues such as those of the deity Gombogur were brought to the country and can still be seen at Erdene Zuu. The complex consists of several temples and a complex of buildings that were gradually built. In the heyday of the monastery, over 1000 monks lived there. Over the centuries, the monastery was destroyed, rebuilt and modified several times. Manchurian conquerors repeatedly destroyed Erdene Zuu and the city of Karakorum. At the beginning of the 19th century, the walls of Erdene Zuu finally housed 62 temples and further development was slower. Meanwhile, there were monasteries and temples all over the country, yet Erdene Zuu has remained an important pilgrimage site to this day.From the monastery Erdene Zuu it is only a few meters to the excavation sites of the old capital Karakorum. Unfortunately, not much is left of the city and after we have a small overview of the situation, we drive to the newly built museum, where the findings of the excavation are displayed. Here we have the opportunity to inform ourselves in detail about Karakorum. |
Noon |
The Orkhon Valley has always been a cultural melting pot. Even before Chingges Kahn built his capital here, different peoples settled in the fertile valley. Many traces have not been preserved, but about 60 KM north of Karakorum is the tomb of Khoshoo Tsaidam. It is the tomb of the Turk King Bilge Khan and his brother Kulitegin. Both of them were generals. Today they would be called "warlords" because they joined different peoples in this region. The most famous are the two "stelae", on which are carved in two languages, the deeds of the two commanders. Here was also excavated one of the four stone turtles, a sign of long life and eternity. The stone turtles have a particularly important meaning in Mongolian mythology. For the Turkic peoples, and thus ultimately for Turkey, Khoshoo Tsaidam is of special significance |
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Afternoon |
In the late afternoon we will reach the lake Ogii Nuur. Here we have time to relax in the unique landscape. The lake invites to a short hike along its shore. Near our place for the night, there is a small bird watching station, because the Ogii Nuur is also an important resting place for many migratory birds. |
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Accommodation: |
Gercamp, dinner |
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3. Tag |
Morning |
With a magnificent view over the Ogii nuur, we start the third day of our little trip. We can observe cranes and many other birds. In the morning we drive back to Ulaanbaatar. In the morning we pass a ruin complex from the Kitan time. The Kitan belong to the Proto-Mongols or Proto-Mongolids and this is the name given to those peoples who inhabited the Central Asian steppes in the first centuries AD. Chr. inhabited the Central Asian steppes. They were mainly peoples with Turkic, Mongolian and Tungus languages, but they were very similar in culture and way of life. The ruins of Char Buch Balgas are attributed to the 9th-10th centuries. It is said to be a fortification. |
Noon |
Lunch in the steppe |
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Afternoon |
The drive will take us via the village of Lun to Ulaanbaatar, where we will arrive in the late afternoon. |
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3 days, 2 nights in yurt camp |

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Karakoram and more | 1 .Pers | 2 .Pers | |||
ÜB Jurten bei einer Nomadenfamilie ** | 525 € | 470 € | |||
Stay in yurts together with a nomadic family ** | |||||
Übernachtung im Jurtencamp *** | 595 € | 510 € | |||
Overnight stay in a yurt camp*** | |||||
Leistungen / Services | |||||
Abholen vom Hotel | ☺ | ||||
Pick up from hotel or guesthouse | |||||
Deutsch / Englisch sprachiger Guide | ☺ | ||||
German / English speaking guide | |||||
Eintritt in den Nationalpark und / oder Museen | ☺ | ||||
Ticket to the national park and/or museums | |||||
Fahrzeug mit Fahrer | ☺ | ||||
Car with driver | |||||
Pferd und Packpferd | ☺ | ||||
Horse and packhorse | |||||
Bahnfahrt II Kl | ☺ | ||||
Rail journey II Cl | |||||
Frühstück | ☺ | 2x | |||
Breakfast | |||||
Mittagessen | ☺ | 3x | |||
Lunch | |||||
Abendessen | ☺ | 2x | |||
Dinner | |||||
2 Ltr. Trinkwasser / Tag | ☺ | ||||
2 ltr. drinking water / day | |||||
Übernachtung in Jurten | ☺ | ||||
Overnight stay in yurts | |||||
Optional: | |||||
Folkloreprogramm | ☺ | + 30 €/Pers | |||
Folklore program | |||||
Kaschmir einkaufen | ☺ | + 15 €/Pers | |||
Cashmere shopping | |||||
Zu Ausleihen / To borrow | |||||
Schlafsack + Isomatte | 10 €/ Nacht mind. 15 € | 10 €/ Night mind. 15 € | |||
sleeping bag + Isomat | |||||
Ganzjährig möglich. Sie benötigen Schlafsack und Isomatte, Mongolisches Essen | |||||
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All year round possible. You will need a sleeping bag and mattress, Mongolian food | |||||
*** | Mai – ende Aug. möglich, internationales Essen | ||||
May – end of Aug. possible, international food |
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