Visit Amarbayasgalant Monastery and Uran Togoo before continuing through lake country to Ugii Lake and the Khorgo Crater–Great White Lake area. The route then reaches Kharkhorin, with an Elsen Tasarkhai stop on the return to Ulaanbaatar.
Visit Amarbayasgalant Monastery, a major Buddhist center associated with Bogd Zanabazar. Its name means “peaceful happiness.” Stay at a ger camp.
Hike to the crater of Uran Togoo, an extinct volcano in Bulgan. A lake and forest lie within the crater. Overnight at a ger camp.
Continue to Ugii Lake, a freshwater lake known for its fish and birdlife. Swim, enjoy sunset views, and try fishing if you wish. Visit a nomadic family.
Explore the Khorgo Crater area and the Great White Lake. Hike around the crater, visit the Yellow Dog Hell cave and ice tunnel, and spend time at the lakeside beach, where swimming is possible.
Travel to Kharkhorin, the ancient Mongolian capital. Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery and the museum, then stay at a ger camp in the city.
Stop at Elsen Tasarkhai, where Gobi, mountain, and river landscapes meet, then continue to Ulaanbaatar. Hike, visit a monastery, and enjoy a barbecue along the way.
