An exploration of Mongolia's dramatic winter landscapes, this journey is a unique opportunity to attend a festival held on the frozen surface of Lake Hovsgol, join a celebration in honor of the Gobi's Bactrian camel, and experience the Lunar New Year holiday at a ger camp in the Central Mongolian countryside.
The Thousand Camel Festival, held amidst the dazzling scenery of the Gobi Desert, is a celebration of the endangered Bactrian camel and the important role it plays in the lives of the Gobi's nomads. Camel races and polo competitions, as well as performances of traditional Mongolian music and dance, are among the highlights of this annual event.
Lake Hovsgol, located in the pristine alpine forests and mountains of Mongolia's northernmost province, is the site of the Ice Festival, featuring horse and sled races and traditional games. Spending the night in a ger amidst the lake's winter scenery is just one of this expedition's unforgettable experiences.
Trip Highlights:
The colorful Thousand Camel Festival in the Gobi
Attend exciting competitions on the frozen surface of Lake Hovsgol
Experience the celebration of Mongolia’s Lunar New Year
A horse race across the steppes of Hustain National Park
Itinerary at a Glance:
Day 1 -
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Day 2 -
Eve of Lunar New Year
Day 3 -
Celebrate Lunar New Year at a ger camp, visit museums
Day 4 -
Celebrate Lunar New Year at a ger camp, visit museums
Day 5 -
Attend a horse race in Hustain National Park
Day 6 -
Eagle Festival at Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
Day 7 -
Fly to the Gobi and travel to the Flaming Cliffs
Day 8 -
Attend the Thousand Camel Festival
Day 9 -
Return to Ulaanbaatar
Day 10 -
Visit Gandan Monastery and travel north to Lake Hovsgol
Day 11 -
Attend the Ice Festival on the lake
Day 12 -
Attend the Ice Festival on the lake
Day 13 -
Fly to Ulaanbaatar
Day 14 -
Mandshir Monastery
Day 15 -
Departure
Optional Extensions:
Extension to Kharakhorum, site of the 13th-century capital of the Mongol Empire
For more information, please contact:
Nomadic Expeditions, Inc.
1095 Cranbury-South River Road
Suite 20 A
Monroe Twp., NJ 08831
