Itinerary for 14 days in Northern Mongolia [closed]

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So we have collated an itinerary for a 14 day trip in Northern Mongolia.

I thought I would post this up here to tap upon the collective wisdom of Travel.SE!

Any suggestions or alternatives from those who have been there before (or otherwise).

What are the other "must see" things there?

What are the other "off the beaten track" things should we explore?

Edit

As per suggestion, here are some more specifics on what I would like:

Cost: We aren't travelling on a shoestring budget - willing to spend!

Tours: No tours please - we would like to explore things on our own as far as possible!

Special interests: Any of the following would be of great interest to us:

Interesting architecture
Any buildings that are striking/ unique to Mongolia
Outdoors & hiking
Cultural immersion
Experiencing the local culture

Day

Place

Dist. From Previous Stop

How will we get there?

Activity/ what’s nice

1-2

Ulaanbaatar

-

Flying in from Beijing

City-ish things Night life (Lonely Planet has a 2-day itinerary for ULN which we can use!)

3

Amarbayasgalant Khiid

200 km

Four-wheel drive with driver (hired from ULN)

Star attraction in Mongolia: magnificent monastery (This is, however, a detour and can be de-prioritised if necessary.)

3

Erdenet

<100 km

Four-wheel drive with driver (hired from ULN)

Little slice of Russia in Mongolia. People speak Russian here.

4

Bulgan

50 km

Four-wheel drive with driver (hired from ULN)

One of Mongolia’s prettiest aimag capitals. Not very developed.

5

Moron

200 km

Four-wheel drive with driver (hired from ULN)

Bustling mid-sized city that’s a gateway to Khovsgol. (Airport is here.) We do not need to spend the night in Moron.

5- 10

Khovsgol

150 km

Four-wheel drive with driver (hired from ULN)

THIS IS WHERE WE WANT TO BE! Hiking, horse-riding, boating. The mountain ranges are all here. We can also experience living in Ger Camps here.

11

Moron

150 km

Hired cab/ driver from Khovsgol.

???

11

Ulaanbaatar

500 km

Flight from Moron

There are nice places to explore around ULN, away from the city. Half-day mountain biking trips available too. We can also use this time for last minute shopping for souvenirs/ gifts for family/friends.

13

Ulaanbaatar

-

Fly back to Beijing

NOTE

I do not know how to format a table using markup, so pardon the difficulty reading!

If someone would like to edit it, you have my blessings!

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How long do you need in Mongolia?

The many Mongolian tours you can choose from often make sure to include as much as possible and combine several experiences to accommodate people who don't have a lot of free time. However, for those willing and able to stay longer, we suggest you spend at least two weeks in Mongolia.

What is the best month to go to Mongolia?

The best time to visit Mongolia is between mid-June and late August, which is the summer season, characterized by sunny days and a little rain to keep the scenery lush and green. It's a pleasant time of year, although only the southern Gobi is truly hot.

Is it safe to travel Mongolia?

Crime: Mongolia is a relatively safe country for foreigners. However, both street crime and violent crime are on the rise, especially in the larger towns and cities. Crime typically peaks during the Naadam summer festival in July and during the Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year) festival in January or February.

What are the dangers of Mongolia?

There is a variety of natural hazards threatening Mongolia, such as floods, earthquakes, storms, droughts, and other extreme weather events. Apart from that, Mongolia is subject to dzuds, which occur when extreme winter conditions such as heavy snow, prevent livestock from feeding.

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