[ PRGM-22-6-67 ] Mount Kharkhiraa Trek

Uvs province in the far north west of Mongolia is a spectacular region of permanently snow-capped
mountains, glaciers, torrential rivers, salt-water and freshwater lakes, sand dunes and a fantastic variety
of animals and plants. The local people use camels as well as horses as working animals, and we will be
accompanied by local guides on horseback with their camels which carry all the luggage and equipment.
Our 8-day trek to Mount Kharkhiraa and Mount Turgen covers a distance of approximately 120km and
includes two high passes at altitudes of 2930 metres and 2944 metres. A moderate level of fitness is
required, but the hike is not too strenuous even at the higher levels. The weather is unpredictable in the
mountains and we have to be prepared for everything, including snow, even though it is summer.

Days: 13
Nights: 12
Trip grade:
Accomodation: Hotels / Camping
Groupwise price
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On request

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Ulaanbaatar.
Day 02: Fly to Ulaangom. Jeep into the mountains. Start trekking up to Uliastai pass.
Day 03: Trek down to the Blue Lake and over four low passes to camp nearby ancient graves and standing stones.
Day 04: Trek along Kharkhiraa river valley to reach camp opposite a dramatic wall of red cliffs.
Day 05: Hike up to the foot of Kharkhiraa pass and set up camp surrounded by snow covered mountains and glaciers.
Day 06: Climb Kharkhiraa pass and across a wild open plateau. Hike to to Turgen Mountain National Protected Area.
Day 07: Hike up to Yamaatiin pass, the highest point of the trek and down into Yamaatiin valley.
Day 08: Trek down this wonderful valley with rare flora and remarkable geological formations.
Day 09: Continue down the valley to a small Kazakh mining town. Meet driver and jeep to Uureg Lake.
Day 10: Jeep to Ulaangom town. Enjoy the shops and market. Overnight local hotel.
Day 11: Fly to Ulaanbaatar. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 12: Free day in Ulaanbaatar for sightseeing and shopping.
Day 13: Depart.

Service Includes

Accommodation, freshy cooked full board meals while in trek, internal flights, transfers, local guides and pack camels, All camping equipment and kitchen equipment such as kitchen, dining, two men tent & toilet tent along with Kitchen and trekking staff.

Service Excludes

International flights, visa costs, lunch and dinner when in UB and Ulaangum, travel insurance, personal expenses.