LEARN THE METHODS OF MAKING DIARY PRODUCTS PROGRAM
5 days/ 4 nights
Mongolians prefer to use diary product in warm weather and meat, Fat in cold weather. On this special program, you will have an opportunity to learn processing methods of dried curd making, ferment mare’s milk, cheese making, formation of cream layer, milk alcoholic beverage distilling with nomadic women. You will also visit herder families and have the opportunity to ride by camel, horse and ox cart with a herder guide.
VISITING HERDER FAMILY PROGRAM
2 hours program
One of the Mongolian unique traditions is to respect and welcome their guest and visitors. Therefore our herder families will show you great hospitality when you visit.
They will come out and welcome you into their Ger. After you take your seats in the western parts of Ger host will treat you a snuff box. The snuff boxes are made of such precious stones as Caledonia, jade, jasper, agate, turquoise, rock crystal topaz or ebony as well as porcelain or rare wood. The snuff box is carried in beautifully embroidered silk punches. After greeting with snuff box hostess will treat you a milk tea and dairy products. Then you will have an opportunity to learn the methods of dried curds making, fermenting mare’s milk and milking mares. You can also travel by ox cart, horse and camel with a herder guide surrounding area within 30-60 minutes.
At the end our family will express wishes for the good journey by sprinkling milk when you departing from herder family.
THE QUEST FOR THE LAST EMPEROR ROUTE
6 Days/ 5 nights Group size :1-5 per
On the historically rich adventure you will explore the homeland of Mongolia’s nomads and travel in XV century and participate in Quest for the last Emperor, bringing son to queen Manduhai and ceremony called, Ascending Batmunkh Dayan Khan to the Throne. Your travels will also include Khadagt Khoshuu a special place of worship for local herders, the Manduhai Queen Monument, the beautiful Swan Lake, and a landscape of sand dunes. You will visit herder families, and have the opportunity to ride by camel cart, ox cart, and horse with a herder guide in the Khugnu Khaan National park.
There is a wise saying, it is much better to see something once than hear it thousand times. Our guest will give you a golden chance to explore the nomadic way of life and to introduce you to one of a place where a part of Mongolia’s great history was made. The journey will also provide an opportunity to participate in Mongolian culture.
Options:
2 days route
3 days route
4 days route