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South Gobi tours
 The Gobi desert is the habitat of the rarest animals and a unique natural landscape. Its desert and semi-desert ecosystems have hardly changed in many years. The Gobi is often imagined to be a place of unbearable heat and lifeless sand dunes, similar to the inhospitable Sahara desert, but the reality is quite the reverse. The Gobi has high mountains, springs, forests, sands, steppes and a rich animal kingdom.
Occupying 30 per cent of the country’s vast territory and stretching from the east to the west through the southern part of Mongolia, it has a total of 52 mammals, 15 reptiles, 1 amphibian and 106 bird species and its plant kingdom comprises over 400 species including many valuable medicinal, fodder and decorative plants. Its numerous rare animal species include argali sheep, ibex, snow leopard, lynx, wild ass, gazelles, saiga, wild Bactrian camel and Gobi bear, just to name a few.
Major travel routes in the Southern Gobi desert include the flaming cliffs at Bayanzag site following the trails of 1920’s American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews, Khongor Els sand dunes – the largest sand dunes in Mongolia and Yoliin Am or Eagly valley famous for its stunning beauty and rich flora and fauna.
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Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, is the country’s economic, cultural and a political center and has a number of tourist attractions and hosts the most varied types of entertainment. Ulaanbaatar is city of contrast where modern life comfortably blends with Mongolian traditional lifestyle.
Sukhbaatar square, the main square in the heart of Ulaanbaatar. A large statue of Sukhbaatar, the famous patriot characterizes the square, and it is named after this historic figure. Such important landmarks as the Parliament House, Stock Exchange and Cultural Palace are located surrounding the area.
Terelj National Park is the closest natural beauty sight near Ulaanbaatar situated around 60 kms to the north east of the city. Terelj National Park borders the Khan Hentii Strictly Protected Area, which is one of the most wilderness areas of the country. Terelj is famous for its beautiful natural scenery, interesting rock formations. Visitors can take leisurely strolls on green meadows carpeted with edelweiss and a dazzling variety of other wildflowers; view fascinating rock formations against a backdrop of pine-covered mountains; and wander along the wooded banks of a mountain stream. Riding horses along the valley of Terelj and rafting through the Tuul river from the national park are some of the most exciting adventures near Ulaanbaatar. The Turtle Rock created by nature and the lifestyle of nomads is the key attractions. All tours are subject to flexibility depending on clients’ needs.
Lying to the south of Ulaanbaatar, Bogd Khaan Mountain (Mt. Bogd Khaan) is the oldest national park of the country since Mongolian theocratic rulers declared it as a sacred mountain over 300 years ago. The main entrance of Manzushir lies 46 km to the south west of the city. Under the government protection through generations, the nature and wildlife are left intact. Religious ceremonies are held near the highest peak of Tsetsee Gun. Mt. Bogd Khaan is an ideal place for nature lovers and mountaineers wanting short and mild trekking.
The Bayangobi, located 270 km west of Ulaanbaatar, is a unique combination of forested mountains and desert-type landscape in the same location.
Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongols is one of the most popular travel destinations along with Erdenezuu Monastery, the second largest Buddhist monastery in the country. Karakorum city was established in 1220 and served as the capital of Mongols for 140 years.
Arkhangai province has astounding scenery: wide rivers full of fish, several volcanoes and volcanic lakes, extensive forests, and pastures where yak thrive. Tsenher Jiguur spring is remarkably hot at +86.5 C and contains hydrogen sulfide.
Amarbayasgalant monastery is considered second to only Erdenezuu in terms of size. Situated 360 km north of Ulaanbaatar, the monastery was built in 1717 – 1736 by Undur Gegeen (Great Saint) Zanabazar, a prominent religious leader and artist who was proclaimed by Dalai Lama as the first reincarnation of Hutugtu Zabzundamba. The main temple is astonishingly beautiful, constructed without using a single nail. Amarbayasgalant spared the faith of other Buddhist monasteries during the 1930’s political purges and stayed largely untouched. There is good local hiking and a ger camp seven km’s from the monastery for those who want to stay overnight.
Known as the “dark blue pearl” of Mongolia, lake Huvsgul is one of the country’s largest lakes and it features one of the most spectacular areas of the country. Bordered to the north by Sayan Mountain and to the west by the Horidol Saridag Range, the lake is 136 km long and 36 km wide stretching from north to south.
