Western Mongolia & the Altai Mountains - Mongolia *Exploratory

Project Himalaya heads to Mongolia, a remote region steeped in legend, a fabled land of golden steppes, the infamous Gengis Khan, nomads on horseback, yurts and a Tibetan Buddhist tradition. We'll do some trekking and exploration in the far western Altai Mountains, the world of the Khazak nomads, as well as the sublime Khovsgol Lake. A seasoned traveler related that his soul left his body to enter the rich earth of Mongolia.

30 May-27 June (29 days) - expedition trekking- Kim & Lhakpa - $4380 (filling)

The Gobi Desert: Khamriid Khiid Monastery & Camel Riding

Head to the unique Gobi Desert, the largest in Asia and the fifth largest on the planet. Stay with local semi-nomadic families, ride camels, explore the Khamriid Khiid Monastery, look for dinosaur bones and try some fermented mare's milk!

Private Departures (7 days, 1 optional day) - jeep & camal safari - local Mongolian guide