Orkhon Valley Tours & Holidays
Orkhon Valley Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the rolling pastureland of Orkhon Valley contains numerous fascinating archaeological remains, many dating back to the 6th century. The valley was continuously occupied throughout the ages and was settled successively by the Huns, Turkic peoples, the Uighurs, the Kidans, and finally the Mongols. Today, Orkhon Valley is a large place of nomadism where many breeders set up camp. There is a high level of authenticity as you witness the nomadic pastoral traditions that ...
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the rolling pastureland of Orkhon Valley contains numerous fascinating archaeological remains, many dating back to the 6th century. The valley was continuously occupied throughout the ages and was settled successively by the Huns, Turkic peoples, the Uighurs, the Kidans, and finally the Mongols. Today, Orkhon Valley is a large place of nomadism where many breeders set up camp. There is a high level of authenticity as you witness the nomadic pastoral traditions that have remained unchanged for centuries. The picturesque steppe-lands, surrounded by rich fauna and flora, make this area the perfect place to discover the nomadic Mongolia in a green, picturesque setting.
Best experiences
Stay in an eco-ger camp
Spend a night or two at Ursa Major Geolodge to get back to basics. As there is no running water at the camp, steaming hot towels will be brought to your ger every morning and evening. With no electricity, use candlelight to navigate your cosy ger at bedtime.
Go stargazing
Star gazing in Mongolia is not just about enjoying the beautiful night sky about your head, it also makes up a very important part of the local culture as the starry skies allowed nomadic people to navigate through the vast steppes and deserts.
Climb up to Tovkhon Monastery
Drive from camp up to the hilltop temples through the scenic forested countryside. Park the vehicle and climb up the hill to Tovkhon Monastery from where you will be rewarded with fabulous views of the surrounding Arkhangai Hills.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Nomadic Homestay (Galaa's Family), Orkhon Valley
The Orkhon Valley is a stunning location and here you can stay with a nomadic family in traditional Mongolian gers. The gers are colourfully decorated and contain wooden beds with bedding as well as a…