Horse riding in Terelj National Park Day Trip
- Pick up from your hotel at 9am.
- Drive to Terelj – the most visited and interesting National Park.
- On the way, stop at Ovoo – rock pile; used in worship of religion
- Explore the national park and visit Turtle Rock formation – the symbol of the National Park
- Continue to visit the Ariyabal meditation temple – sits at the top of the mountain.
- After lunch at tourist camp, we will be visiting local nomad family – experience nomadic life and enjoy tasting dairy products.
- We will explore the national park from horse back. Mongolia is the best destination for horse riding trip and especially Terelj national park is the best recommended place for this experience. After given preliminary instructions, orientation about horse riding, we will discover around nature from horseback for 2-3hrs.
- Return back to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the hotel at 6pm
ATTRACTIONS & HIGHLIGHTS
Terelj National Park is one of the most visited and interesting national parks of Mongolia. It is connected to Ulaanbaatar by a paved road with a 70km.The National Park is by its natural beauty, forested alpine mountains and interesting rock formations (Massive wool-sack weather conditions) very well known.
Highlights: Turtle Rock, Meditation temple Ariyabal and visit local nomadic families. During the summer there are great opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, flower and bird watching.
– Turtle Rock, or called Melkhi Khad by the locals, is an interesting rock formation looking like a turtle. This giant rock formation is a popular spot for visitors to the area. There are you can ride a camel or travel on horseback around scenic nature.
– The Ariyabal meditation temple is situated in the scenic area of Terelj National Park, 3 km from Turtle Rock. Buddhist Monks perform meditation, ritual for many years amongst beautiful and tranquil mountains. The temple is surrounded by scenic mountains with interesting rock formations and sits on top of the mountain. The entrance of the gate is accessible by car, hiking or on horseback. The distance between the gate and the actual temple is about 1 km and it is only accessible by walking. To get to the top, you would cross the suspension bridge and climb up on 108 stairs, according to Buddhist prayer beads. This small hike is seen as a ritual to cleanse one’s sins. The temple, when observed from a distance, can be seen as a beautiful white elephant and the staircase looks as if the dangling elephant’s trunk. From the top, you can enjoy the breathtaking view overlooking the Terelj National Park.
– Visiting nomadic family– You can enjoy visiting the nomad family to experience firsthand how people live in the countryside, a lifestyle which has not changed for centuries. Here you can help the herders with their daily tasks to get an idea of how nomadic people along side of their livestock.
City tour
Explore the highlights of Ulaanbaatar on tour. Visit all the major sights in the city; Chinggis Khan Square, The National History Museum, Gandan Monastery, Savor delicious local lunch etc.
Highlights
- Visiting Chinggis Square, Gandan Monastery, the Chinggis khaan Museum, the National Museum of Mongolia,
- Enjoying a traditional Mongolian lunch.
- Optional add-on of national art performance and cultural heritage music concert
- Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your hotel
Full description
Our full-day guided tour will help you skip the hassle of travel planning and maximize your time, while our experienced guide provides insights into local history and culture.
Your tour will include all of Ulaanbaatar’s main attractions, such as Chinggis Square, Gandan Monastery, the National Museum of Mongolia, and Narantuul Black Market.
You’ll also have the opportunity to try traditional Mongolian cuisine for lunch, so there’s no need to arrange your own meal.
If you’re interested in experiencing Mongolian culture, you can add on a visit to a national art performance and cultural heritage music concert starting from 6:00-7:00pm. Tickets for the “NOMADIC LEGEND” folk art and heritage performance by the Tsagaan Lavai Ensemble are just 60,000 MNT, payable at the concert hall.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to see all of Ulaanbaatar’s main sights in a single tour, with hassle-free pickup and drop-off at your hotel. Book your tour today and discover the beauty and history of Mongolia’s capital city.