Mongolia
Mongolia is a land of nomads awaiting your adventure, camping out at night and trekking through the day.It's southern and central parts. You'll see Przewalski's horses, Gobi dinosaur relics, camels, and a lot of great vegetation growing in the landscapes.
ULAANBAATAR : Capital City of Mongolia
Must See:
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National Museum Of Mongolia,
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Bogd Khan’s Winter Palace,
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Gandan Monastery,
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Mongolian Art Gallery,
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Zaisan Memorial Hill,
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Traditional Folk Concert By Tumen Ekh Ensemble,
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Fine Art Museum Of Zanabazar
GOBI DESERT
• World’s 5th Largest Desert spanning both Mongolia & China
• Famous for it’s unique nature formations,many places with real dinosaur fossils, and numerous endemic flora and fauna
• One Of the few deserts to receive snowfall
YOLIIN AM GORGE
•Greenest area of Gobi Desert. Also known as Ice Gorge of Yoliin Am
•Part of Guruvan Saikhan National Park
•Reserve for rare fauna
KHORGO VOLCANIC CRATER
•Located in Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park in the Central Mongolia.
•Surrounded by extinct volcanoes and many lava-formed caves
•Offers beautiful views of the Great White Lake
BAYAN GOBI
•Smaller Desert Area near Ulaanbaatar
•Perfect for a short One night trip from Ulaanbaatar
•Offers various activities such as Camel Riding, Hiking, Star Gazing, Local Family visit and more
GIANT GENGHIS KHAN STATUE
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Genghis Khan – Founder & Emperor ofMongol Empire. Considered the father ofMongolia
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Genghis Khan’s Mongol Empire was the first largest empire of Human History succeeded only by the British Empire
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131 ft tall; located only 54 kms away from Ulaanbaatar and on the edge of Gorkhi – Terelj National Park
FLAMING CLIFFS
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First Place where Dinosaur Eggs were found in 1920
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Even today Dinosaur fosssils can be found
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Named thanks to its Surreal Orange Glow giving impression of Flames leaping to the sky
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Also home to few Ancient Rock Paintings.
ERDENE ZUU MONASTERY
•First Buddhist Monastery of Mongolia
•Established by Zanabazar – First Mongolian Lama in 1585
•Located near the Karakorum – Ancient Capital of Genghis Khan
•Today its a World Heritage Site and a museum
THE GREAT WHITE LAKE
•Also known as Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur in Mongolian.
•Called Great White Lake by locals as the lake completely freezes in winters and becomes white
•Home to variety of birds
LAKE HUVSGUL
•Largest Fresh Water Lake of Mongolia with area of 2760 sq.kms.
•Considered to be a part of Lake Baikal in Russia
•More than 2 Million Years Old – One of the 17 Ancient Lakes of the world
•Home to various species like musk deer, brown bear, ibex, Siberian moose, argali, elk, wolf, sable and more.
Major Events & Festivals
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Naadam Festival – July 11 & 12 (annual)
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Danshig Naadam Festival – August 5 – 6 (2017)
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Nomads Day Festival – September 17 – 18 (annual)
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Golden Eagle Festival – (first weekend of October for 2 days)
Accommodation
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Hotels in Ulaanbaatar city: A wide range of domestic and international chain hotels, ranging from 1 to 5*, are offer in the capital city. These include: Shangri La, Best Western, Ramada, Kempinski hotel etc.
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Ger is a Mongolian traditional dwelling made of felt layers and wooden construction. Ger camp is similar to hotel system – a private Ger equals as a room. Ger camps are equipped with shared dining ger/house and Western style bathroom facilities.
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There are some en-suite gers with private bathroom facilities inside are available (with additional cost). Ger camps operate seasonally.
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Local hotels are offered in the countrysides during off season as a substitute for Ger camps. The standards are quite basic– about same level as guest houses
Activities
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NOMADIC FAMILY VISITC
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HORSE RIDING
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CAMEL RIDING
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Kayaking & Rafting
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Ger Construction
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Archery
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WILDLIFE VIEWING
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Trekking & Hiking
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Motorcycle Tours
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Cycling Tours
Food
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MEALS DURING GER STAY
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INDIAN FOOD AT UB
REACHING MONGOLIA
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International flights: Turkish Airlines, Korean Air, Aeroflot & Air China as well as Mongolian own flag carrier MIAT operate international flights to Mongolia
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Train-Siberian railway: Connects Russia, China & Mongolia
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Domestic flights: There are only 2 domestics airlines, Aero Mongolia and Hunnu Air, operates within Mongolia. Main domestic flights include: Gobi in the South, Lake Huvsgul in the north and Eagle trainer tribe in the Western part of Mongolia
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Domestics flights to Gobi & Lake Huvsgul are only available Mid May through Mid Sep (3-4 times a week)
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Note: 10+5kg luggage allowed for the domestic flights. However, clients can pay for their extra luggage which is 0,5$ per kilo
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Roads And Transport: Roughly 20% of Mongolian 54000 km road is paved and the rest is dirt road. As Mongolian climate is harsh and extreme, it makes the paved roads bumpy and cracked very easily. Furthermore, you will not find many road sign in Mongolian countryside.
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National parks: In most cases, there are no roads or walking signs in the national park. Wildlife is abundant in these parks but spotting them should not be promised. Sighting of only the wild horse (aka Takhi) at Hustai national park should be guaranteed in the programs