Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Itineraries
2 WEEKS
The Big Loop
From
Ulaanbaatar
, head south to the eerie rock formations of
Baga Gazryn Chuluu
and the ruined castle at
Süm Khökh Burd
, stopping at
Eej Khad
, the Mother Rock, en
route.
At least three days are needed to explore Ömnögov: check out the spectacular ice
canyon at
Yolyn Am
, the massive sand dunes at
Khongoryn Els
and the dinosaur quarry
at
Bayanzag
. From here, go north to the ruined desert monastery of
Ongiin Khiid
, a per-
fect place to organise a camel trek.
Leaving the Gobi, your first stop is
Erdene Zuu Khiid
, the country's oldest monas-
tery. Head west up the Orkhon valley, to
Tövkhön Khiid
, a monastery in pine forest, and
then on to the
Orkhon Khürkhree
. The waterfall is the perfect place to unwind after a
