MONGOLIA'S TWIN PEAKS
17 days at - including flights
Tripcode: TRM
A superb trek through snow leopard country in the remote alpine landscape of western Mongolia
In a far-flung corner of Mongolia stand the magnificent twin peaks of snow capped Mt Turgen and Mt Kharkhiraa with its soaring ice cliffs. This adventurous trek takes us into the little-visited region between the two peaks, where we will keep our eyes peeled for a glimpse of the beautiful but elusive snow leopard. Our journey through this wild and dramatic landscape allows us a glimpse into a region where the nomadic people are just as curious of us as we are of them.
| Day 1 | Depart London. |
| Day 2 | Arrive Ulaan Baatar. |
| Day 3 | City tour of Ulaan Baatar. |
| Day 4 | Fly to Ulaangom, in Mongolia's snow leopard region; afternoon visit the museum and National Parks Centre; drive to start of trek. |
| Day 5 | Trek up the Kharkhiraa Valley past herders encampments; cross Turgen river. |
| Day 6 | Up the remote Kharkhiraa Valley past herds of yaks and alpine camels; chance to meet Hoton nomads. |
| Day 7 | First views of cathedral-like ice cliffs of Mt Kharkhiraa; camp at the confluence of the glacial rivers (2974m). |
| Day 8 | Option of gentle valley walk or scrambling on rock ridges; look out for wildlife including snow leopards. |
| Day 9 | Cross the broad alpine plateau between the two massifs, past Blue Lake; enjoy views of Mongolia's highest peak. |
| Day 10 | Cross Yamaatiin Pass (3147m) into the wild and spectacular Yamaatiin Valley. |
| Day 11 | Rest day in the Yamaatiin River Valley; day walk high onto ridgelines searching for ibex and argali. |
| Day 12 | Trek in the isolated Yamaatiin River Valley, passing herders gers. |
| Day 13 | Trek to the mouth of the Yamaatiin Valley and transfer to Lake Uureg; camp by the lake. |
| Day 14 | A relaxing day on the shore of Lake Uureg and the chance to swim in the fresh water or visit neighbouring herding families. |
| Day 15 | Visit markets and museum in Ulaangom; fly to Ulaan Baatar. |
| Day 16 | At leisure in Ulaan Baatar; celebratory dinner. |
| Day 17 | Fly to London. |
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