Aglag Monastery Day Trip: Mongolia’s Beautifully Odd Spiritual Oasis
Aglag Monastery can only be described as two things: odd and beautiful. Visit Mongolia’s most weird and wonderful spiritual oasis during this day trip from Ulaanbaatar.
Highlights of this Aglag Monastery Day Trip include:
- Marvel at the larger than life sculptures of important Buddhist deities carved into the mountains around the temple.
- Breathe in the nature and fresh air and find peace and solitude at this tucked away spiritual oasis. This temple is far off the tourist trail!
- Wander through the temple and see what makes this monastery so unique – and odd! We guarantee you’ve never seen a temple like this before. (And we don’t want to spoil the fun!)
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Aglag Monastery is one of the most unique, and downright odd, places to visit in all of Mongolia.
Far from the tourist trail, Aglag Buteeliin Khiid, is 84 kilometers northwest of Ulaanbaatar. It’s easy to visit the temple in one day, leaving the capital early in the morning and returning in the evening, without ever leaving Tov Province.
When you visit, you’ll quickly see what sets this place apart from other religious sites across the country. This isn’t your typical Buddhist temple.
In fact, it’s more or a museum and art gallery than place of religious practice.
Originally built in the 18th century, the monastery was severely damaged during the Soviet rule. It has since been rebuilt to meet the needs of the modern Buddhist community.
Today, the monastery is a place of worship, meditation, and learning. When you visit, you may see monks chanting, studying, meeting with locals, or simply roaming the grounds.
Are you planning your trip last minute?
🚕 Book a Cheap Airport Transfer (great, budget-friendly option when landing in Mongolia)
🛌 Best Places to Stay:
Hostel One (favorite overall hostel with central location and clean facilities)
Urgoo Hotel (local boutique hotel with clean rooms and great location)
H9 Hotel Nine (boutique hotel located next to Sukhbaatar Square)
👉 Top Things to Do in Ulaanbaatar:
Cooking Class in a Local Home (unique way to spend a day and meet a local family!)
Mongolian Calligraphy Class: 1-Hour Lesson (try your hand at traditional Mongolian script)
Ulaanbaatar City Tour (best way to get to know the city with a local guide)
🐴 Most Popular Day Trips from Ulaanbaatar:
Brief Introduction to Mongol Horse (the most Mongolian experience you can have!)
Day Trip to Terelj National Park and the Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue (the perfect day trip for active travelers)
Bogd Khan National Park Hiking Day Trip (a beautiful hike with views of the city in the world’s first ever national park)
Mongolia’s Most Beautifully Odd Monastery
Under the guidance of the renowned Buddhist lama and artist Purevbat, Aglag Monastery has transformed into Mongolia’s most beautifully odd place of worship.
His stone carvings, meditation quiet spaces, mountaintop temples and shrines, and mythical creatures make Aglag a truly one-of-a-kind place to visit.
What's Included
- A guided walking tour of Aglag Monastery with an English-speaking guide.
- Transportation to and from Aglag Monastery, including pick-up and drop off at your hotel or guesthouse. The drive each way is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, without traffic.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
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The price to book this Aglag Monastery Day Trip is:
- 1 Person = $300 USD
- 2 People = $175/Person
- 3 – 4 People = $150/Person
Contact us for pricing if you are booking this tour for 5 people or more.
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