#Kharkhorin Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Grasslands
Churches and Cathedrals
Historical Sites
Address:
Karakorum, v. Rhangay, Mongolia
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-3 hours
22-day trip to Mongolia 😊
Time: July 8th - 29th
D1, go to Mongolia.
D2, arrive in Ulaanbaatar (accommodation: hotel)
D3, hiking D1 Ulaanbaatar-Ulgii-Ashet.
Fly to Ulgii from Ulaanbaatar. Meet with the local guide and head to the small village of Bohmoron Nogoonuur near the large freshwater lake Ashit. Stay in tents.
D4, hiking D2 from Ashite Lake to Kobudo (6-7 hours), 1450 meters.
D5, hiking D3 from Kuvd to Elsiin Bourag (4-5 hours, 1560 meters, elevation gain of 100 meters)
D6, hiking D4 Elsin Bourag - Shaasgay Nuur (4-5 hours, 1715 meters, 100↑)
D7, Hiking D5 Shaazgay Nuur - Goojuuriin Khurkheree Waterfall (5-6 hours, 1970 meters, 260m ascent)
D8, hiking D6 Goojuuriin - Oolon Nuur - 108 lakes (6-7 hours, 2490 meters, 420 meters ↑), overnight in the Oolon Nuur valley with 101 lakes.
D9, hiking D7 Kharkhira (6h, 2965m, 470m ↑)
D10, hiking D8 Kharkhira peak 4037m (6-7h, 2965m, 1000↑↓)
Today we stay at the campsite. If you wish, you can join the one-day tour to Kharkhira Peak (4037m) that we have already seen on the second day of the trip.
D11 and hiking D9 cross to the other side of the mountain (6h, 2000m, 1000↓).
D12, hike back to Wulangumu on D10.
Today we arrived at the end of the plateau, passed through the desert area again, and then drove to Ulan Gudmu. (Accommodation: hotel)
D13, hiking on D11 reserved for contingency such as flight cancellation, etc. (Accommodation: hotel)
D14, return to Ulaanbaatar.
D15, Ulaanbaatar - Khogno Khan, also known as "Little Gobi" or "Central Gobi". The large and wide sand dunes are picturesque, surrounded by granite cliffs. (Accommodation: Mongolian yurt)
D16, Khogno Khaan - Overnight stay with nomadic family at Eerhun Waterfall.
D17, free activity day at Eerhun Waterfall, overnight stay with nomadic families.
D18, Khar Khorin Waterfall - Erenhot
D19, Khar Khorin - Ugii Lake, the last stop of the Mongolian exploration journey.
D20, Ugii Lake - Khustai National Park
D21, return to Ulaanbaatar.
D22, take a flight back home
HenryParker^14
I just got a fisherman from the four kings of Indonesia who didnt pull the birds. I stayed for less than 10 days, and another seed in my heart started to sprout again. I wanted to go to the grassland, I wanted to go to the sheep, I wanted to go there. The modern industry dyed the depths of the grassland as a nomadic nation for a month.
So, I came to Hala and Lin in Mongolia. Don't underestimate it. Although it is now run-down, it was the political center of the entire Eurasia in the thirteenth century. The iron ride of Genghis Khan is from here. Conquered all ancient civilizations.
I don't speak a Mongolian language. No one in the village speaks English. The only ticket seller who can say three words has returned to Ulaanbaatar with the bus, so everything depends on himself, even though Some fear, but I have a skill to travel around the world - smile.
I smiled at everyone I met in the village. As long as they didn't leave their eyes, I always laughed. When I smiled and cramped, I finally got an uncle to take me. He brought me back to him. The yurt, Daxie entertained me with fresh milk tea. I drank it in one go, then laughed. Finally I stayed and followed the uncle to the hillside to put the sheep, sometimes riding a horse, sometimes riding a motorcycle.
Gradually, I met all the children in the village. They know that there are chocolates in my bag, so I will wander around me every day. I will let them wrestle and win the first place to get a big chunk. .
Later, I felt that the childrens activities were too singular, and they took the opportunity to go to the market to buy wood with the uncles opportunity, and the iron ring and the ball came back to give them a basketball stand, although it stood a bit on the grassland. Turkic, but they expressed a strong interest in this novelty, always heard the sound of "" volleyball.
JOJO’s wonderful trip.
Mongolia nomad life
This is my first experience staying in Mongolia and stayed with nomad family . I chose to stay with them instead of staying in a comfortable hotel.
They welcome me with milk tea and candies.Very kind family who are surviving in a peaceful environment .Everyday life surrounded with animals ❤️.No TV and internet connection most of the time ,and life is still busy with non stop working with animals, cooking ,housekeeping and daily tasks .
At first ,i thought it will be just learning about their culture.At the end i learned a lot of things from them.
From making butter , cheese ,cookies,yogurt and wine from milk.
Squeezing milk from cows also another knowledge i learned from them,they will let the calf suck the milk first, before manually squeezing the milk out from cows.This will maximise the milk let down.
In the evening ,all the animals will be back to their shuttle.The normad will ride the motorbike and guide them back to their own individual shelter.
Early morning ,all this animals will be released to nature looking for foods after milking by nomads.
Really appreciate they give me a chance to wear their costumes as well.Hopefully i will be back again to Mongolia .#kharkhorin Mongolia
Fei Xien Chang
Former Capital Of Mongolia Empire!
Experience the heart of Mongolia in Kharkhorin!❤️ Nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes, this ancient city is a treasure trove of history and culture. Explore the ruins of Kharkhorin, once the capital of the Mongol Empire, and discover the awe-inspiring Erdene Zuu Monastery.🏯 Immerse yourself in nomadic traditions, ride horses across the vast steppe, and savor authentic Mongolian cuisine. Kharkhorin is your gateway to a timeless adventure in Mongolia. 🇲🇳
Tips and Tricks⁉️
📶SIM - if you want the best coverage all through the country Mobicom SIM should be your choice. In Ulaanbaatar go to TEDY (mobile phone shopping center) with your passport and they will cater the SIM to your needs.
🚌Ulaanbaatar › Kharkhorin:
In Ulaanbaatar go to the Dragon Bus Terminal (Автовокзал Драгон) there's only one direct bus a day. Departure time is 11:00. There are later buses that pass through Kharkhorin as well, but the drop-off point won't be Kharkhorin's bus station.
🗺️Download app called Maps.me it has more detailed maps and roads shown than Google. Great help especially in finding any kind of footpath.
🏞️If you decide to visit Great Mongolia Monument (Maps.me)/ Monument for Mongol States (Google maps) you can go downhill from the monument towards the Orkhon river. It is a marvel to see - winding river bed, grazing horses and cattle, eagles flying in search for a pray. Pure beauty of Mongolian nature.
🖌️Erdene Zuu Monastery is one of "Must see" places in Kharkhorin. While visiting it, pay attention to the craftsmen and artists - their work is mesmerizing. Intricate free hand writings and drawings are too good to be left on the shelves of the artist.
Enjoy!💛💚💙
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