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Specialty
Category: Mongolian Bird watching, Ecotourism, Wildlife tours,
Wildlife National Park visits, Active Adventures, Experiencing Mongolia's
of life, Expedition, Nature, Hiking, the great rivers and lakes of Mongolia.
The lakes in the Far Wild Western of Mongolia (both salt and fresh water) are equally rich in waterfowl.
*Escorted Tour in Mongolia: Only with a Minimum Group of 4 participants or more an ornithologist professor will lead the tour to remote wilderness areas of Mongolia. This Expedition requires flexibility, tolerance and spirit of adventure of every journey participant due to the remote wilderness areas. Cars have a hard time. Anyhow the tourism infrastructure has somewhat developed.
Main Tour: 16 days
Tour Code: SMTBW-16D
Gateway: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Minimum Group: 2 adults
Price from: 1966.00 Euro or $ US 2,949.00 per person
Minimum Group: 3 adults
Price from: 1866.00 Euro or $ US 2799.00 per person
Minimum Group: 4-9 adults
Price from: 1666.00 Euro or $ US 2,499.00 per person
Minimum Group: 10 adults or more participants
Price from: 1499.00 Euro or $ US 2,249.00 per person
*Please, make your reservations at your earliest convenience, 6-3 months prior to departure. Especially flights to the Far Western of Mongolia are fully booked at this time. Seats can be difficult to get in Summer and in Autumn seasonal.
Introduction: Khovd province is situated in the Far Wild West of Mongolia. On the West and South-
West
Khovd province borders with the Peoples Republic of China. The Highest
point of the territory is the Munkhkhairkhan peak. Its altitude is 13,793
feet (4204 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is Altain Bor tsonj,
its altitude being 3694 feet (1,126 m) above sea level. About 20 percent
of the territory is semi-desert and steppe. Khovd Population:
35,000. Elevation: 1406m. It was one of the last cities
to be liberated from the Chinese, in 1912 (and again in 1921), by the
forces of the Mongolian commanders Dambijantsan, Magsarjav and Damdinsiiren."Khar
Us Nuur National Park (850,272 hectares). Protects the breeding grounds
for antelopes and rare species of migratory pelicans, falcons and bustards.
There are varies species of birds in the province such as condors, eagles,
bearded vultures, upband burrards, hawks, snowcocks and kites. "Chinggis" Tourist Tratidional Camp has a great location in the beautiful natural Nomad's Tuul river Valley of streams, pine trees, just 50km to the South-eastern side of "Terelj" National Park and 55km from UB . From Ulaan Baatar (UB) to "Chinggis" tourist camp is 51 km paved road and 4 km unpaved road. This lovely tourist camp owned by Samar Magic Tours Co., Ltd, lies on the bank of "Tuul" river between 107°31'29" Longitude and 47°49'32'' Latitude. The average altitude is 1446m above sea level. Enjoy the view of this area, rich in wildflowers and berries during summer season, or enjoy birwatching in the Tuul River.
Number of species of birds in Mongolia: Mongolia's 246 species of birds include 108 species of passage migrants, seventy-four species of residents, 231 species of summer visitors and thirteen species of winter visitors that breed in Siberia. The bird fauna is particularly rich in waterfowl and shorebirds which, including gulls and terns, number 120 species, and birds of prey (thirty-eight species). They are thirty-four species of warblers, fifty-four species of butings, finches and sparrows, and six species of accentors. All species that occur in Mongolia, even if they are migratory and spend only short periods in the country, are covered by Mongolian Laws on Hunting and Environmental Protection. Since many
of
the bird species of Mongolian and some of the mammals are migratory,
collaboration with the neighboring states of the Russian Federation
and China is essential to give adequate protection to Mongolia's wildlife.
On the steppes, you will certainly see many White-naped crane (Grus
vipio-see the picture on the left side), Grey Demoiselle Cranes-the
most common bird in Mongolia. Other steppe species include the upland
Buzzard, Steppe Eagle, Black Kite and some assorted owls and hawks.
In the mountain, you may be lucky to spot species of ptarmigan, finch,
woodpecker and owl.Places
to Watch Birds:
Tuul River Sacred Nomad's Valley and Terelj National Park-
The broadleafed and coniferous forests around Terelj, which is situated
at 1600 m in the Hentii Mountains northwest of Ulaan Baatar support
a fine selection of Siberian and eastern Palearctic Birds.
Khar Us Nuur Natural Park: About 40km to the East of Khovd
city is Khar Us Nuur (Black Water Lake), the second largest freshwater
lake (15,800 sq km) in Mongolia . Khovd river flows into this lake,
creating a giant marsh delta. Khar Us Nuur is the perfect habitat
for wild ducks, geese, wood grouse, partridges and seagulls, including
the rare relict gull and herring gull . The best time to see the birdlife
is in May and late August. The outflow from Khar Us Nuur goes into
a short river called Chono Kharaikh, which flows
into another freshwater lake, Khar Nuur (Black Lake), home to some
migratory pelicans.
BIRDWATCHING EXPEDITION TO THE FAR WESTERN OF MONGOLIA
Ulaanbaatar - Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley - Terelj National Park - Khovd-Khar Us-Nuur Lake-Chono Kharaikh-Tsambagarav Mountain-Buyant river-Khovd-Ulaanbaatar
| Day | Itinerary:
SMTBW-16D |
Schedule
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Food |
| 1 |
Ulaanbaatar |
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB). On arrival, you are welcomed by Samar Magic Tours's representative and are transferred to the hotel. Visits the Central Sukhbataar square, the "Genghis or Chinggis" Khan's Central monument, the Museum of Natural History, where you will see the Ornithological Gallery with over 200 species, Mongolia's geography, flora and fauna and the Historic museum. Free time. Evening National Performers (concert which includes the Tsam dance, traditional Mongolian singers, dancers, Tuvan throat singing and contortionists. Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at the 1st class hotel. | D:Local Rest. |
2-3
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"Sacred
Tuul river Nomad's Valley  " |
In the morning, after breakfast, drive to the “Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley” (55kms). Our camp is situated in the valley of the Tuul River, surrounded by low hills, with taiga forest along the river. This is a beautiful valley of streams. Horseback riding Birdwatching Exploration down the Tuul River, where you can see Oriental cuckoo, Ducks, Demoiselle Crane, Black Stork and Saker Falcon or Spotted Eagle. Back to the Ger camp you can meet the nomadic families and show you theirs animal training, etc."Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia by the author Michael Kohn. In route, we will stop, to observe and to take some amazing photos to the 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Genghis or Chinggis" Khan on a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Genghis or Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp. Welcome dinner with traditional mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion. Overnight in "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Base Camp. | B:Hotel L:Camp D:Camp |
| 4 |
TereljNationalPark-UB | This morning, we will drive through the grassland toward to "Terelj" National Park (50kms) in the Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area. Walking tour to the Tortoise rock . This is a picturesque place of high cliffs eroded in granites of Mesozoic age. Continuous drive (30kms) to meet the nomadic family's of our local guide. Horseback riding and hiking excursion down the Terelj river to observe Oriental cuckoo, Ducks, Demoiselle Crane, Black Stork, Saker Falcon or Spotted Eagle, white-backed woodpecker, siberian rubythroat, sibearian blue Robin, dark-sided flytatcher, crested honey buzzard, hawk owl, pine and meadow bunting, etc. Drive back to UB. Overnight at hotel. | B:Camp L:Picnic |
| 5 |
Fly
to Khovd, Western of |
Today, be transferred to the Ulaanbaatar airport. Today, we will fly to Khovd city. Arrive in Khovd city and visit the museum in Khovd city has the usual collection of stuffed wildlife, some excellent ethnic costumes, Buddhist and Kazakh art, and a snow leopard pelt tacked up on the wall. After, drive to the ger traditional camp, close to Khovd. Free time and overnight. Khovd province is situated in the far West of Mongolia. On the West and South-West Khovd aimag borders with the Peoples Republic of China. The highest point of the territory is the Munkhkhairkhan peak. Its altitude is 13,793 feet (4204 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is Altain Bor tsonj, its altitude being 3694 feet (1,126 m) above sea level. 20 percent of the territory is semi-desert and steppe. There are varies species of birds in the province such as condors, eagles, bearded vultures, upband burrards, hawks, snowcocks and kites. | B:Hotel D:Camp |
| 6 |
Khar Us Nuur Lake | After breakfast, drive to Khar Us Nuur Lake. About 40km to the East of Khovd city is Khar Us Nuur (Black Water Lake), the second largest freshwater lake (15,800 sq km) in Mongolia - but with an average depth of only 4m. Khovd river flows into this lake, creating a giant marsh delta. Khar Us Nuur Lake is the perfect habitat for wild ducks, geese, wood grouse, partridges and seagulls, including the rare relict gull and herring gullKhar- and billion or two common ol'mosquitoes by late summer. We will stop where the Khovd river enters the lake - the best place to watch the Khar Us lake. Camping in tents by the lake. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 7-8 |
Khar
Us Nuur lake  |
Spend two days of Birdwatching tour at the Khar Us Nuur Lake. Camping in tents by the lake. | B:Camp L:Camp D:Camp |
| 9 |
Chono Kharaikh | Today, we will drive to the outflow from Khar Us Nuur Lake goes into a short river called Chono Kharaikh, which flows into another freshwater lake, Khar Nuur (Black Lake), home to some migratory pelicans. Watching birds in this area. Camping in tents by the lake. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 10 |
Chono Kharaikh | Spend one day of Birdwatching tour at the Khar Us Nuur Lake. Camping in tents by the lake. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 11 |
Tsambagarav Mountain |
Today, will drive to Tsambagarav Uul Mountain ( 4,195 mts above sea level) and we will make our camp close to Namarjin Valley, where there are excellent views of Tsambagarav. Along the way, we will visit several Kazakh settlements and learn about this ethnic group's way of hunting with eagle. In the summer, the eagles are usually kept tied up outside of the gers of Kazakh people. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 12 |
Tsambagarav Mountain | Spend one day of Birdwatching plus hiking tour at the Tsambagarav Mountain (it is always covered with snow). Camping in tents. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 13 |
Buyant
river |
Today, drive back to Khovd city. Camping in tents, close to the Buyant river for some birdwatching. Camping in tents. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 14 |
Khovd-Ulaanbaatar | Arrive in Khovd city for the return flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive. Be met and to be transferred to the hotel. Free time at hotel. Overnight at hotel. | B:Camp L:Picnic |
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Ulaanbaatar | Today is spent on a guided city tour of Ulaanbataar, highlights include Bogd Khan Winter Palace, and the war memorial Zaisan Hill. Lunch in local restaurant. After, visit the Historic Museum. Shop for souvenirs, original pure cashmere gifts and garments. Overnight at the 1st class hotel. | B:Hotel L:Rest. local |
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