Evasion by Dog Sledding in Terelj - Nomadays

Mongolia

Evasion by Dog Sledding in Terelj

An amazing journey of 8 days, including 5 days at the back of a sled in total autonomy, in the snowy Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. The Mongolian land covered of snow is awaiting you for a thrilling journey, for which you’ll be leading a sled of 5-6 dogs on the frozen rivers on the region. The trip takes place 80 km away from the capital, before taking you deeper in the countryside, where you will slide over Khagiin Khar Nuur Lake and further North in the Park. A surprising journey taken under th...

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Day 1Arrival and visit of Ulan Bator

Day 1Arrival and visit of Ulan Bator

  • Arrival at the airport, meeting with our driver. Transfer to your hotel, settling in, and rest.

  • Visit of Gandantegchinlen Monastery. In the morning, lamas get together to pray. They will answer your questions at the Mongolian Buddhist Centre.

  • Visit of the biggest market of the capital Naran Tuul, where anything can be found. A worth-seeing for the most curious of you.

  • Walk in the centre of Ulan-Bator. Discovery of Gengis Khan Square and the House of Parliament.

Also
  • Day 1

    Dinner down-town with your guide

Meal and accommodations
Dinner: Restaurant
Accommodation: Hotel Nine

Day 2Our musher welcomes you in Terelj

Day 2Our musher welcomes you in Terelj

Ulan Bator - Terelj Village

  • Journey to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, a real gorgeous white setting at the gates of the capital : rocky formations sculpted by erosion, mountains tree-filled with pines, plains scattered with wild flowers and edelweiss, rivers and lakes.

Meal and accommodations
Breakfast: Hotel Nine
Lunch: Restaurant
Dinner: made by the family

Day 3Let's hit the track for a sledding adventure!

Day 3Let's hit the track for a sledding adventure!

Base camp - Bosgiin Guur

  • We set off our 5 day-trip. At first by car, for a few kilometers, along the river, before - reaching the intersection of Terelj and Tuul rivers, where our dogs will be awaiting.

  • Let’s go towards North, for Khagiin Khar nuur “the Black lake”.

  • We’ll slide until reaching the camp of a nomadic family at Bosgiin Guur, through a magical scenery. Enkhtaivan and Mungoo will give us a warm welcome, after this first amazing day.

Meal and accommodations
Breakfast: Made by your team
Lunch: Made by your team
Dinner: made by the family
5h-35km
Tsodoo's family camp

Day 4From Bosgiin Guur to Khar Us

Day 4From Bosgiin Guur to Khar Us

Bosgiin Guur - Tsodoo's family camp

  • This new day will take us to Khar Us, with a more smoothy terrain, making the ride even nicer. We'll enjoy a splendid view on the neighbourings and the mountains around with their perpetual snow.

    Pic-nic around Khar us camp, where 4 to 5 families have set their gers to face the roughness of the winter.

  • An enjoyable evening among Tsodoo and his lovely family.

Meal and accommodations
Breakfast: Made by your team
Lunch: Made by your team
Dinner: made by the family
Tsodoo's family camp
3h 30m-25km
Khagiin Tuul river

Day 5The 3 rivers encounter

Day 5The 3 rivers encounter

  • Always towards North, we will cross wilder parts of the park.

  • During this 50km-loop on the top of Tuul river and towards Khagiin river, few encounters with horsemen will spice up the day.

    Back to Tsodoo’s for a well-deserved rest

Meal and accommodations
Breakfast: Made by your team
Lunch: Made by your team
Dinner: made by the family
Tsodoo's family camp
5h-35km
Tsodoo's family camp

Day 6Khar Us - Bosgiin Guur

Day 6Khar Us - Bosgiin Guur

  • Let’s slide back for 35km until reaching Enkhtaïvan camp, further south in the valley.

  • The rythm has slown-down a bit to let us observe the magnificient scenery and the spoors left by the wild animals

  • Enkhtaiven and Mungo will welcome us either in their wooden house or in the ger next door.

Meal and accommodations
Breakfast: Made by your team
Lunch: Made by your team
Dinner: made by the family

Day 7Bosgiin Guur - Urtiin Bulag - Terelj

Day 7Bosgiin Guur - Urtiin Bulag - Terelj

  • This adventure is coming to an end; way back to Bosgiin Guur via Tuul river.

  • Arrival at Terelj and transfer to your camp. Last heart touching moment with these amazing dogs, before driving back to Ulaan Bataar.

Also
  • Day 7

    Dinner down-town with your guide

Meal and accommodations
Breakfast: Made by your team
Lunch: Made by your team
Dinner: Restaurant
Accommodation: Hotel Nine
Flight back

Day 8Have a nice journey and see you soon !

Day 8Have a nice journey and see you soon !

  • Breakfast at the hotel. We go with you to the international airport of Ulan Bator. The transfer can be organized at the time you want, according to the schedule of your flight.