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Khustai, Zorgol Khairkhan mountain and Manzushir 3 days

This 3-day tour takes you from Ulaanbaatar to experience Mongolia’s wildlife, desert landscapes, and cultural heritage. Spot wild Przewalski’s horses in Khustai National Park, explore the Zorgol Khairkhan mountain and visit the historic Manzushir Monastery set in a scenic valley. Ideal for travelers seeking a mix of nature, adventure, and history close to the capital.

Itinerary

Day 1.Travel Khustai National park

Today we will go to Khustai National Park. Visit small museum of the national park, watch a short movie about wild horses and the national park. We will have opportunity to see wild horse in the nature. Khustai National Park is located in 110 km southwest of Ulaanbaatar city. Hustai was protected as a national park since 1993. It covers 50,000 hectare area and national park was known as the area of Mongolian wild horses Takhi. The Takhi is the last surviving ancestor of the modern Mongolian horses. Also known as Przewalski's wild horse, the species once roamed the steppe of Central Asia and Europe, but since 1968 it has been extinct in the wild. The Takhi re-introduction project is one part of a world-wide initiative to return the highly endangered species to its Mongolian homeland. Now there are 300 populations have been breeding in this area. Takhi is now only true wild horse left in the World The park has a bio-diversity of other rare wild animals and plants. The quantity of various ecosystems within the park assures an abundance of wildlife. Stay overnight in a Ger of nomadic family  /Lunch, Dinner/  


Day 2. Travel Zorgol Khairkhan mountain  

Zorgol Khairkhan mountain is located in the distance of 180 km-s south east from Ulaanbaatar. This granite rock high mountain is the sacred one and worshipped by local people. It has some springs, and holy peaks, where only men are allowed to reach there. The mountain is very rich with medical plants and mystical stories. There is the beautiful small lake called Khagiin next to the mountain in the east. Local people call it as the Princess lake and it is the main drinking water for the local herds of animals. Stay overnight in a Ger of nomad family.  / Breakfast, Lunch,  Dinner/


 Day 3.Manzushir monastery and Ulaanbaatar

In the morning we will be heading to Manzushir monastery. A brief visit to the Local Nature Museum will introduce you to some of the wildlife and natural beauties of the area before a short walk brings you to the monastery. We will visit ruins of the Manzushir monastery is located in the luxuriant valley of the Bogd Khaan mountain National Park. In the afternoon, we will be driving back to the Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. End of the service. /Breakfast, Lunch /


Tour included

●Experienced guide service /English speaking/
●Experienced driver service
●Entrance fee for protected natural area
●Sightseeing costs 
●Stay in a Ger of nomadic family /2 nights/ 
●Transportation 
●Petrol
●Drinking water
●Food /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/


Tour excluded:

Alchohol drinks

Personal toiletries

Tips for the driver & guide

Travel insurance