On our journey we will be travelling through the Gorkhi Terelj National Park. As we ride through this picturesque scenery it is hard to believe we are so close to Mongolia s largest city. Our destination is a small lake known as Khagiin Khar Nuur, buried deep within the mountains and surrounded by lush forests of pine and larch. To reach the lake we will traverse streams, valleys and marsh land. The wildlife in the area is varied and includes musk deer and moose, brown bear, roe and elk.
Local hunters roam the area in the spring months.
It is also a paradise for bird lovers who can spot whooper swans, poonbills, greats white egrets and numerous raptors. This is a city of contrasts. Here you will find grazing cattle on the edge of the road where European cars are jostling in peak hour traffic or Buddhist monks clutching prayer beads walking past bars selling imported beers with patrons decked out in the latest New York fashions. In Ulaanbaatar be expected for some surprises. After your arrival at the airport you will b e taken to your hotel for a much needed rest after your long international journey.