Trekking
in Mongolia can be said to be out of this world. The beauty of the pristine
landscape coupled with the breathtaking views makes the country a veritable
paradise for any person who wishes to see the Earth for its real beauty. People
can choose to trek for the time and days they like. The tour operators in the
country offer a range of options in terms of days and locations. From single
day treks to hiking tours spread over a week or more, the choices are plenty
for avid trekkers.
Among
the many treks that are popular among tourists is the Hills of the Khangai
trek. The hills are located in Central Mongolia and provide an exploratory
adventure amid the vast steppes, the rugged hills, the pristine forests and the
clear rivers. Trekkers can enjoy nomadic homestays with the locals and sleep as
people in the days gone by below the starlit sky.
The
basic features that attracts avid trekkers to this part of the country is the
rugged nature of the treks. Depending upon which trek they prefer, travelers
can choose between trekking through meadows lush with wildflowers, river
valleys that follow the pristine rivers, or forests that have not been touched
by the modern world. They can also climb up to see lakes located high in the
mountains, or simply explore the rugged mountains. The fact that there are no
designated treks and each trip is a new one makes these adventures even more
mesmerizing.
People
can choose to stay in a single place –in a tent or at a nomadic homestay – and
foray into the landscape for a day or two, or they can opt to go on a longer
trek lasting over a few days that takes them through the different landscapes
that abound in the region. The longer treks generally start from one place and
end at another. During the way, people camp in the homestays of the nomads or
pitch their own tents under the clear sky.
The best
time for these treks is spring, summer, and
autumn, as winter can be a bit chilly and the snow may make the journeys quite
treacherous. The places that travelers can touch during their trek are the
forested Khangai hills, the wide valleys of the Orkhon River, and the remote
Naiman Nuur Lake. Travelers can also add a cultural aspect to their holiday by
visiting the Tovkon Khiid and Erdene Zuu Monastery.
