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Itineraries
3 WEEKS
Eastern Mongolia
Eastern Mongolia offers a delightful romp through grasslands, forest and some unique
historical sights. Best of all, it's almost completely devoid of tourists.
In a hired jeep, head east from UB and pass the new
Chinggis Khaan Statue
on the
way to
Khökh Nuur
, a pretty alpine lake that saw the coronation of the great khaan.
Continue northeast, visiting the restored monastery of
Baldan Baraivun Khiid
and
nearby sights as you travel through Khentii's scenic countryside. There are ger camps all
along this route where you can stop for horse-riding trips in the mountains. Take a break
in
Dadal,
a handsome village with horse-trekking options and an excellent naadam.
Following the Ulz Gol further east, you'll pass pretty Buriat villages and nature re-
serves including
Ugtam Uul
. If you're interested in meeting a shaman you may be fortu-
