TIC 1.5 AGLAG MONASTERY (HIKING TOUR)

Overview

The Aglag Buteel monastery is one of the most famous and most beautiful destinations for day tour. The main attractions of the temple are unique and strange rocks, rock carvings, relics, caves and exhibits of stuffed animals like five-headed fish, unicorn, horned rabbit, six-horned antelope, skin of anaconda and giant crocodile and mythical creatures such as water sprite. The temple is a great place for meditation while enjoying a breathtaking view of the mother nature.

Price

  • 1 pax: $180 per person
  • 2 pax: $100 per person
  • 3 pax: $70 per person
  • 4-6 pax: $60 per person

Highlights

  • The Aglag Buteel monastery
  • Hiking to the Garuda mountain
  • The Aglag Buteel temple museum

Included

  • Lunch
  • A car with an experienced driver
  • Petrol
  • A tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Road taxes
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Travel packing list

  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm
  • Vaseline
  • Hand cream
  • Dental floss
  • Wet tissue
  • Dry tissue
  • Hiking boots
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Water bottle
  • Binoculars

Itinerary

  • (09:00) Drive to Bornuur soum of Tuv province (by car 100 km)
  • Hiking to the Garuda mountain (1860m a.s.l.) for 2 hours
  • Visit Aglag Buteel temple museum
  • Picnic on the Garuda mountain
  • Sightseeing around the mountain and walking down
  • Drive back to Ulaanbaatar city (17:00)

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