White Lake is one of our favorite places to visit when we are in the Arkhangai Region! This is truly a fantastic add on to Blue Lake Mountain Trekking and /or the Nomadic Naadam Route. Ger to Ger offers 4-6 days horseback excursions along the White Lake and accommodations at nomad herder families.
Difficulty of trip: moderate
Community Fee: 168USD for 6 days/ 5 nights
Community Fee: 280USD for optional 8 days/ 7 nights around entire White Lake
Additional In-Country Travel Expenses
UB to Arhanga Bus Fee (approx): USD 13
Rural jeep to first ger and pickup (approx): $184
Note: jeep cost can be divided by number of persons (max 4)
Booking & travel orientation w/ handbook: $25
Local park fee: $3
Day One - Horse riding to Canyon: You will depart Ulaanbaatar to Tsetserleg by public bus from Dragon Station at 08 am sharp. Once you arrive in Tsetserleg (around 6pm) our local facilitator Ms. Delgermaa will meet you at station and guide you to your local guesthouse.
Day Two - Traveling by ox cart and trek to Khorgyn Togoo Valcano: After breakfast, you will start your travel to White Lake for 185 kilometers by Russian jeep or minivan. White Lake is an astonishingly beautiful lake - the lake is about 20 kilometers long and 16 kilometers wide, it supports Pike and other fish, rare birds are also found here. As soon as you arrive, you will head to Mr. Mungerel’ ger camp where you will be served a lunch. Afterwards, you will have a great chance to rest a little while in your tent before you begin the afternoon walk for 6 kilometers along the Lake. Along your walk you will visit “Uvgun Had” rock formations and absorb the breath taking scenery before making your way back to the ger camp for your evening dinner near the Lake. After dinner you will have plenty of time to rest, relax and enjoy the sights of this pristine area before retiring to your tent for the night. (optional – people may pay the local ger camp owner to stay in a Ger)
Day Three - Horse riding along the White Lake: After breakfast, today we will travel by horse for 12 kilometers round trip to the volcanic crater known as “Khorgo” that towers at 2100 meters. From the summit, there is a splendid view over the whole region, including a beautiful vantage point to admire White Lake. Along the way, you will visit the Yellow Dog’s cave where you will have a picnic lunch nearby. Later in the evening, you will return to the ger camp and have your evening dinner before you overnight in your tent. (optional – people may pay the local ger camp owner to stay in a Ger)
Day Four - Departure: After your morning meal, you will begin your horseback excursion for 14 kilometers to the Tariat town where Mr. Chuluunerdene, a local nomadic family, will take you by ox cart for 18 kilometers to his family’s ger. On the way you will visit the “Sugiin Togoo”, a small volcano, as well as a nearby river basin where you will have a great chance to have a outdoor picnic near Sumun River. Once you reach his home, they will begin to prepare and serve you a welcoming dinner with milk tea. Afterwards, you will have an opportunity to milk a cow with the family and learn how to distill homemade alcoholic beverage from strong yogurt – nomadic vodka. (Overnight in your own tent but again you have the optional choice to pay the local ger camp owner to stay in a Ger)
Day Five - Departure back to Tsetserleg (B): After your breakfast, our driver will pick you up from Mr. Chuluunerdene’s family and take you to Tsetserleg town by Russian Jeep for 189 kilometers. Upon arrival you will check in at the local guesthouse and you have the whole afternoon of free time by yourself to spend visiting the local museum and/or plan a short trek around the beautiful Bulgan Mountain.
Day Six - Trip back to Ulaanbaatar (B): You will be served an early breakfast at guesthouse, afterwards please do make your way to the public bus station for your 8am departure back to Ulaanbaatar.
Included services:
All nomadic breakfast, lunch and dinner which are stated on itinerary
Herder guide service on route
Horse riding according to itinerary
Sightseeing
Pack animals on route
Cultural activities (milk a cow, play ankle bone etc)
Boiled water on route
Two ways bus tickets between UB and Tsetserleg
2 nights at local guest house in Tsetserleg
Not included:
Camping equipments /sleeping bag, mattress and tent/
Orientation lesson fee
Rural jeep cost which stated on itinerary
National park fee
Personal use
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