Mongolia Landscapes and Nomadic Culture Tour

• Arrive at Ulaanbaatar International Airport, where you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
• Morning/Afternoon: Visit the National History Museum, where you'll get an overview of Mongolia's ancient and nomadic past.
• Explore Gandantegchilen Monastery, Mongolia’s largest Buddhist monastery, home to a magnificent statue of Avalokiteshvara.
• Evening: Walk around Chinggis Khan Square, the heart of Ulaanbaatar, and enjoy a traditional Mongolian dinner with a cultural performance.
• Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Ulaanbaatar.

• Morning: Depart Ulaanbaatar and drive to Khogno Khan Natural Reserve (approximately 5 hours). The reserve is known for its giant granite mountains from the Paleozoic age and is home to diverse flora and fauna.
• Afternoon: Explore the surrounding nature, go on light hikes, and take in the stunning rock formations and forests.
• Evening: Settle into a traditional ger camp. Enjoy dinner and a peaceful night under the Mongolian sky.
• Overnight: Stay in a ger camp at Khogno Khan.

• Morning: Travel to Erdene Zuu Monastery, located in Kharakhorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire.
• Explore: Walk around the monastery complex, which features stunning stupas, temples, and relics dating back to the 16th century.
• Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at a local café and continue exploring the cultural sites of the area.
• Evening: Return to Khogno Khan Natural Reserve for another night in the ger camp.
• Overnight: Stay in a ger camp at Khogno Khan.

• Morning: After breakfast, drive to the Tsenkher Hot Springs (approximately 4 hours).
• Afternoon: Enjoy a soothing soak in the natural hot springs, famed for their healing properties.
• Evening: Spend the evening relaxing and enjoying dinner by the hot springs.
• Overnight: Stay at a lodge near the hot springs.

• Morning: After breakfast, travel to Orkhon Valley, a historic region that showcases over 2,000 years of Mongolian nomadic culture.
• Explore: Visit ancient petroglyphs, Turkic monuments, and ruins from the Uighur Empire. Learn about the valley’s significance in the development of nomadic culture.
• Evening: Return to your accommodation for dinner.
• Overnight: Stay in a lodge near Orkhon Valley.

• Morning: Depart for Khustai National Park, home to the endangered Takhi horses (also known as Przewalski’s horses).
• Afternoon: Explore the park and observe the Takhi in their natural habitat. Visit ancient Turkic stone carvings and burial mounds from the Bronze Age.
• Evening: Set up camp inside the park and enjoy a traditional Mongolian dinner.
• Overnight: Stay in a ger camp at Khustai National Park.

• Morning: Visit a nomad family and engage in activities such as milking yaks, making dairy products, and moving the traditional ger with an ox cart.
• Afternoon: Learn about the nomadic way of life, which has been practiced in Mongolia for thousands of years.
• Evening: Enjoy a farewell dinner with the nomad family and return to your camp for the night.
• Overnight: Stay in a ger camp near Khustai.

• Morning: After breakfast, drive back to Ulaanbaatar (approximately 5 hours).
• Afternoon: Spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure, visiting local markets, cafés, and museums.
• Evening: Enjoy a farewell dinner in Ulaanbaatar.
• Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Ulaanbaatar.

• Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Ulaanbaatar International Airport for your departure.
• Bid farewell to Mongolia and take home memories of its vast landscapes and rich nomadic heritage.

Basic Gear:

1. Backpack with rain cover (50-60 L) with comfortable shoulder straps
2. Day pack with rain cover (20-30 L) if off-load opted
3. Walking stick (at least one, advisable)

Food and Medical:

1. Small size tiffin/lunch box (1)
2. Snacks: Energy bars, dry fruits, electral/ORS
3. Personal Medical Kit (consult your doctor)

Clothing:

1. T-shirt (Synthetic quick dry) – 1 full sleeve, 2 half sleeves
2. Fleece T-shirt (1)
3. Wind stopper/Fleece jacket (1)
4. Windproof jacket (1)
5. Down feather/Hollow jacket (1)
6. Thermal inner (upper and lower, 1 pair)
7. Trek pant (Synthetic quick dry, 2)
8. Wind stopper/Fleece pant (1)
9. Waterproof gloves (1 pair)
10. Fleece/woolen gloves (1 pair)
11. Poncho/Waterproof jacket and pant (1)

Head Gear:

1. Head torch (1)
2. Sun cap (1)
3. Woolen cap (1)
4. Balaclava (1)
5. Buff/Neck-gaiters (1 synthetic, 1 woolen)

Foot Gear:

1. Trekking shoes (1 pair, waterproof, high ankle, good grip)
2. Floaters/Flip-flops (1 pair)
3. Cotton socks (6 pairs)
4. Woolen socks (1 pair)
5. Gaiters (1 pair, provided when required)
6. Micro spikes (1 pair, provided when required)

Utilities:

1. Sunscreen (1)
2. Moisturizer (1)
3. Chap-stick/Lip balm (1)
4. Toothbrush and toothpaste (1)
5. Toilet paper and wipes (1)
6. Soap/Hand sanitizers (1)
7. Antibacterial powder (1)
8. Quick dry towel (1)

Others:

• Sunglasses (UV with dark side cover, for those who wear spectacles: Use contact lenses or photochromatic glasses)
• Water bottle/Hydration pack (2 bottles of one liter each or 1 hydration pack and 1 one-liter bottle, plus one thermos flask)​

Cancellations prior to 25 days from the start of the trip:

• Refund options:
  • 5% deduction of trek fee
  • 100% cash voucher for any trip valid for one year
  • Transfer your trek (any trek, any date) to a friend

Cancellations between 24 to 15 days before the start of the trip:

• Refund options:
  • 30% deduction of trek fee
  • 100% cash voucher for the same trip valid for one year
  • 85% cash voucher for any trip valid for one year
  • Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to a friend

Cancellations between 14 to 10 days before the start of the trip:

• Refund options:
  • 50% deduction of trek fee
  • 80% cash voucher for the same trip valid for one year
  • 70% cash voucher for any trip valid for one year
  • Book the same trek in the same season with any other batch
  • Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to a friend

Cancellations less than 9 days before the start of the trek:

• Refund options:
  • No cash refund
  • 20% cash voucher for the same trip valid for one year
  • 10% cash voucher for any trip valid for one year
  • Transfer your trek (same trek, same date) to a friend

If Adventure Club Pune cancels a trek:

In the unlikely event of cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., natural disasters, safety risks, etc.), Adventure Club Pune will issue a voucher equivalent to the amount paid, redeemable for any of our treks within the next year.

Note:

• A voucher is not issued if you are required to descend from the trek due to health concerns, fitness issues, or rule violations (such as smoking, drinking, etc.).
• Batch changes depend on availability.
• Transferred treks must meet Adventure Club Pune’s requirements.
• Adventure Club Pune reserves the right to modify/cancel policies without prior notice.
• Cash refunds are only applicable for bookings made without using promotional codes or vouchers.

Cash Voucher Terms:

• Vouchers are non-transferable.
• Cannot be combined with other offers.
• Valid for treks booked directly with Adventure Club Pune.
• Redeem using your registered phone number or email ID.
• Adventure Club Pune may update terms without notice.