The distribution of days is given here for information only. Those with three weeks to spare can stay longer in Gobi Gurvan Saikhan Park, which offers many opportunities for hiking, horseback riding and camel riding. Similarly, desert lovers will be able to extend their stay in the Gobi by making shorter stops and staying longer with families or in sites of interest along the route. It is also possible, for those who have a month ahead of them, to follow the two classic routes (South and Centre) that meet in Kharkhorin.
Day 1: Arrival in Ulan Bator
Day 2: Walk in the steppe
Day 3: First steps in the desert
Day 4: The monastery of Ongiin
Day 5: In the footsteps of the dinosaurs
Day 6: Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park
Day 7: Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park (continued)
Day 8: On the way to the north
Day 9: En route to the north (continued)
Day 10: Arrival at the Chutes falls
Day 11: The monastery of Erdene Zuuu
Day 12: Return to Ulaanbaatar
Day 13: Last day in the capital
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The day can be devoted to visiting the Gandan monastery, and one or two museums in the capital.
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Departure for Baga Gazaryn Chuluuu, an amazing granite formation in the middle of the steppes. The place is ideal for walks, which will allow you to discover, among other things, a small ruined temple, nestled in a wooded gorge (the last trees before the desert!).
The road continues to the south, and we are now entering desert areas. Several sites deserve a stop in the day, including the small lake Sangiyn Dalay Nuur and the ruins of the castle Khukh Burd.
Another day's drive south leads to the monastery of Ongiin. Located at the entrance to beautiful gorges, this huge monastery was razed to the ground by the Soviets in the 1930s. The ruins on either side of the river have a very special atmosphere, and you can get lost for hours in the ochre light at the end of the day.
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The mountain landscape changes in a flat desert, to the cliffs of Bayanzag, whose bright red slice on the pastel of the decor. It was on this site that many dinosaur fossils were uncovered.
It is one of the largest parks in the country. It offers landscapes of a wide variety. The Yolyn Am gorge offers beautiful walks along the river or on the surrounding mountain ridges.
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Further west of Yolyn Am are the country's large sand dunes, the Khongoryn Els, behind which lies an imposing mountain range
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It is time to start the return north, towards Arvakheer and then Khujirt. The landscapes alternate steep mountains and flatter desert
After a stopover in the last nomadic nomads, go on the road. There are few cultural sites on this very wild portion of the circuit, but you will enjoy unique scenery.
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Arrival at the Chutes falls after following the impressive valley carved by the river in this landscape still semi desert.
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Departure for Kharkhorin and visit of themonastère d'Erdene Zuu.
A day of road to go to Ulaanbaatar, possibly a stop in the Husta National Park, which houses the takhi horses (also called "De").
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Day in Ulaanbaatar, for the last shopping, a visit to a last museum or the palace of Bogd Khaan.
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