mongolian tourism: MONGOLIA BUDDHIST MONASTERIES TOUR

MONGOLIA BUDDHIST MONASTERIES TOUR

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Group size	Min 1-2, max 6 (big groups are available)
Duration	5nights 6days
Total driving	Km
Meals	5 Breakfast, 6 Lunch, 5 Dinner
Accomodation	Ger Camp
Activity	Camel riding, hiking, visit nomadic family,and horse riding.. etc

Buddhism was declared Mongolia's national religion in the 13th century and has been widespread since the 1600s. By 1900, there were 583 monasteries and temples and a trip around some of them can be considered the perfect introduction to Tibetan Buddhism.

Among the wonderful monasteries on this tour is Erdene Zuu, built in the 1580s on the site of the ancient imperial capital. One of the oldest monasteries in Mongolia, in its prime there were 10,000 lamas in residence and nearly 60 temples. By the end of the Stalinist purges in the 1930s, however, all but 4 of these temples had been destroyed. You will see the lamas chanting and receive Buddhist empowerments as well as having the opportunity to view the temple's museum complex.

ITINERARY

Day 1 City tour

After breakfast we will start our city sightseeing tour including a visit Gandan Monastery with its huge gold plated Buddha, a symbol of Mongolian national pride and cultural revival. See the monks chanting, spin some prayer wheels and view the intricately embroidered thanks. In the afternoon visit Bogd Khan Palace, which is a series of beautiful traditional buildings, where the last religious King of Mongolia resided.

Day 2 Mongolia tours: Oldest Monastery Erdenezuu

After breakfast, continue driving to Karakorum, the symbolic ruins of the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. On the way, we will enjoy beautifully changing landscape from semi desert Gobi into forest steppe. Visit Erdene-Zuu, the oldest monastery, with 108 stupas, built in 1586. Then visit Karakorum museum and see the Great Mongol state period, Stone Age, Bronze Age, Ancient state period halls. Overnight in ger camp. (B+L+D)

Day 3 Orkhon Waterfall and Shankh monastery

Today will ride horse and make a trip to the Orkhon Waterfall situated in the valley Orkhon river. Water falls from height of 20 meters and the width of the stream at the point where forms the spectacular waterfall is 10 meters. The road to the waterfall is not easily accessible, owing to rocky surface of the area along the Orkhon river. On the way we visit Shankh monastery Overnight in tourist ger camp. (B+L+D)

Day 4 Tuvkhun monastery

After breakfast trip to Tuvhun which is one of most beautiful monastery complex, situated on a forested rocky mountain. Then we will drive to Khugnu khan Mountain natural reserve. Visit to a unique combination of Mongolian mountains, forest and Gobi-type in one location. The small monastery Uvgun (Old temple) will be quite interesting spot - by walking or horse riding. Overnight in Ger camp. (B+L+D)

Day 5 Manzushir monastery

Tour continue to Bogd khan National park – sacred mountains and rock carvings, over 300 plant varieties, animals such as deer, boar, fox, hare, wolf, squirrel, eagles and woodpeckers, plus a deer farm. Visit the Manzhir Khid 18th century monastery in the southern reserve. Overnight in Ger camp.