The document describes a potential 11-day horse riding tour through the grasslands and mountains of Mongolia. It provides details of the daily itinerary, including riding routes and overnight stays in traditional ger camps. While the tour offers a unique opportunity to experience nomadic life and landscape, the document notes some concern about the food, as the author does not eat meat, but thinks bringing soy products could help. Overall, the tour is presented as a worthwhile way to visit Mongolia for its open spaces and riding opportunities.

1. Trip to Mongolia Mari YAMAUCHI

2. I’ve wanted to visit Mongolia because I love … http://www.hum.ibaraki.ac.jp/mayanagi/picture/03-8neimong/page.html 1. Wide spread of grassland

3. I’ve wanted to visit Mongolia because I love … http://contest.thinkquest.jp/tqj2000/30416/ 2. Nomadic life http://www.e-mongol.com/mongolia_nomadiclife.htm

4. Good Tour for Me Riding With Nomads In The Valley Of Genghis Khan 11-day tour on the hourseback http://www.mongolia.co.uk/group_horse_orkhon.htm

5. Horse Riding Tour: Day 1 – Day 5 Day 1 Arrive Ulaanbaatar. Day 2 Jeep to Kharkhorin. Overnight ger camp beside the Orkhon river . Day 3 Jeep to Tsenkher village where the horses will be waiting. Start riding across river valley . Day 4 Ride gradually up into the mountains and over Bogoch pass. Day 5 Ride up the long trail to reach Ultiin Davaa pass at nearly 2000 metres.

6. Horse Riding Tour: Day 6 – Day 11 Day 6 Ride in the Orkhon river valley , crossing the river many times, to reach the waterfall . Day 7 Ride past Battulzii village and into the hills . Day 8 Ride up and down the hills , along the Orkhon valley . Day 9 Arrive at Kharkhorin. Overnight traditional ger camp beside the Orkhon river . Day 10 Jeep to Ulaanbaatar. Day 11 Depart.

7. Horse Riding Tour: Day 6 Orkhon : the waterfall http://www.manbos.com/en/verfoto.asp?idfoto=14875&cod=&codsql=2

8. Horse Riding Tour includes: http://www.mongolia.co.uk/group_horse_orkhon.htm Local horse guides, English interpreters & Traditional ger camps

9. Costs: 300,000 円 Tour: €1295 = 210,000 円 Japan – Ulaanbaatar: 80,000~100,000 円 http://contest.thinkquest.jp/tqj2000/30416/

10. Not Sure about the Food http://www.hum.ibaraki.ac.jp/mayanagi/picture/03-8neimong/page.html http://www.geocities.jp/okko_s2000/monsekatu.html Noodles & Vegetable Soup … OK But I don’t eat meat (I should bring Soy Joy)

11. Conclusion/Summary I’d love to experience Nomadic life in the nature There is a wonderful horse riding tour available for reasonable costs I can bring soy joys from Japan The tour is worth trying!