Buddhist historical route

Day 1 ULAANBAATAR

Half day city tour including visiting History museum and Bogd Khaan winter palace (Bogd Khaan was Mongolian last king and head of Buddhism in early 20th century).
Overnight in hotel (B,L).

Day 2 To HOGNO HAN MOUNTAIN

After breakfast visit Gandan Monastery. Drive west to Högnö Han Mountain (4-5 hours) which is a splendid and a magnificent giant rock formation is situated in the middle of steppe where is border area of Uvurkhangai, Tuv and Bulgan province with forests, steppes, Gobi-type desert and mineral water sources. We will stay at an eco-camp out of nowhere in the silent beautiful nature. Here we will have some discussion about Buddhism with a monk.
Overnight at camp (B,L,D) /accompanied by a monk/

Day 3 HOGNO HAN MOUNTAIN

This morning we will visit small Erdenehamba Monastery, now being restored. It was destroyed during the purges of the 1930s. We will explore the area on foot today. It is possible to hike a short way until Övgön Monastery ruin, originally built in 17th century by Saint Zanabazar who was a great sculptor and the biggest representative of Buddhism in Mongolia, but destroyed by Galdan Boshigt and assassinated all the monks.
We will have some talk with the monk and practice meditation in the silent nature over here.
Some who are interested available to have a scenic 3 hour walk back to the camp hiking over the Hongno Han mountain ridge or easily drive back.

Overnight at camp (B,L,D) /accompanied by a monk/

Day 4 To HARHORIN & ERDENEZUU MONASTERY

AM. We will drive for around 2 hours to Harhorin (or Kharkhorum) which was the oldest capital city of Mongol Empire, started building by Chinggis Khaan in 13th century and which is located on the most important east-west route across Mongolia in the Valley of Orkhon River-UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit an impressive small Kharakhorum archeological museum exhibits dozens of artifacts dating from 13th and 14th centuries which were recovered from sites of the city.
Proceed to visit Erdenezuu Monastery which is the earliest and most magnificent monastery complex in Mongolia, was built at the base of Kharkhorum city in late of 16th century.
The monk will be stand by for more information (The monk will leave the next day).

Overnight at camp (B,L,D) /accompanied by a monk/

Day 5 To SHANH TEMPLE – ULAANBAATAR

Visiting Shanh temple is one of the only survived and oldest temples out of the purge on the way. Proceed driving to UB (5 hour).
Overnight at hotel in UB (B,L) /accompanied by a monk/
Day 6 To AGLAG BUTEEL MONASTERY & AMARBAYASGALANT MONASTERY
After breakfast drive full day to Aglag buteel meditation monastery and practice some meditation. After that drive to the north Amarbayasgalant monastery (arrival at the camp before dinner time).
Overnight at camp (B,L,D) /accompanied by a monk/

Day 7 AMARBAYASGALANT MONASTERY

Visit and explore around Amarbayasgalant monastery.
Overnight at camp (B,L,D)

Day 8 AMARBAYASGALANT MONASTERY
Visit and explore around Amarbayasgalant monastery.
Overnight at camp (B,L,D)

Day 9 To ULAANBAATAR

Drive back to UB (5-6 hours). Check in hotel (B,L,D). Free in the late afternoon.
Overnight in a hotel (B,L)

Day 10 DEPARTURE

A.M transfer to the airport and depart back home.