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Khentii

Khentii, Land of Chinggis Khaan

Rivers, forests and the places of Chinggis Khaan’s early life, in Mongolia’s quiet east.

Length
8 days
Level
Moderate
Runs
June to September
Price per person
On request

Overview

Khentii, east of Ulaanbaatar, is the homeland of Chinggis Khaan, and few travellers come here. You ride through forest and steppe, camp by rivers, and reach Dadal on the Onon River, traditionally named as his birthplace.

  • The giant Chinggis Khaan statue at Tsonjin Boldog
  • Khökh Nuur, the lake where Temüjin is said to have been proclaimed khan
  • Riding through the river valleys of the Khentii mountains
  • Dadal and the Onon River, near the hill traditionally named as his birthplace

The route

Starts and ends in Ulaanbaatar.

UlaanbaatarChinggis Khaan statueKhökh NuurDadalÖndörkhaan

Day by day

A sample itinerary. We adjust it to your dates, the weather and what you’d most like to do.

  1. 1

    Day 1

    East from Ulaanbaatar

    Stop at the Chinggis Khaan statue, then drive east into the Khentii hills.

    Overnight:Ger campMeals:Lunch, dinner

  2. 2

    Day 2

    Khökh Nuur

    A small blue lake in the hills, where tradition says Temüjin was proclaimed Chinggis Khaan.

    Overnight:TentMeals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner

  3. 3

    Day 3

    A day on horseback

    Ride through forest and open valleys with local horsemen.

    Overnight:TentMeals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner

  4. 4

    Day 4

    Towards the Onon

    A long drive north-east across empty country to Dadal.

    Overnight:GuesthouseMeals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner

  5. 5

    Day 5

    Dadal

    Walk up Deluun Boldog, the hill traditionally named as Chinggis Khaan’s birthplace, and along the Onon River.

    Overnight:GuesthouseMeals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner

  6. 6

    Day 6

    A free day in Dadal

    Ride, walk in the forest, or fish in the river.

    Overnight:GuesthouseMeals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner

  7. 7

    Day 7

    South to Öndörkhaan

    Drive south across the steppe to the provincial capital.

    Overnight:HotelMeals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner

  8. 8

    Day 8

    Back to Ulaanbaatar

    Return west to the city.

    Meals:Breakfast, lunch

On the way

The Onon River winding past forested hills
Dadal, Khentii
The giant steel statue of Chinggis Khaan on horseback under a stormy sky
Tsonjin Boldog
A still lake ringed by forest near Dadal
Dadal, Khentii
An old wooden cart on the open rangeland of Khentii
Khentii

Included

  • English-speaking Mongolian guide
  • Driver and 4×4 vehicle
  • Horses and local horsemen for the riding day
  • Accommodation as listed, including camping gear
  • Meals as listed

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa, if your passport needs one
  • Drinks and snacks
  • Tips for your guide and driver

Good to know

  • ModerateModerate. Some long drive days, hikes of a few hours, camel or horse rides, and basic facilities on some nights.
  • The east has few tourist camps, so some nights are camping or simple guesthouses.
  • Roads are rough and distances long; days 4 and 7 are long drives.
  • Riding is at a walk. No experience needed.

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