Mongolia Travel and Destination Guide
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Highlights
- Terejl National Park
- Gobi Desert
- Naadam Festival
- Ulaan Baatar
A land of nomadic horsemen and arid steppes that stretch to either jagged mountains or the massive Gobi desert, Mongolia's cold, windy landscape evokes images of Genghis Khan and Mongol Hordes. Traditional and exotic, Mongolian culture still revolves around a nomadic heritage with the family ger (yurt) at the centre, and horses the only transport. In the capital of Ulaan Baatar, Russian, Chinese and Tibetan influences mix, and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries are infused with ancient Mongolian Shamanism. Every year the capital hosts the colourful Naadam festival, where thousands flock to compete in the 'three manly games' of wrestling, archery and cross-country horse racing, said to be tests of a warrior's courage and strength.
Featured Trips in MONGOLIA
21 days | From N/A Nomadic Mongolia (AMNM)
Asia > Mongolia
Highlights
Ulaan Baatar, remote monasteries, wilderness camp, Bayan Gobi dunes, Tsensher ...
Trip Style: Classic
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 3
An incredible journey to the land of blue skies, green hills and nomadic people. Get out and explore the city of Ulaan Baatar and lush green countryside, which is dotted with ancient monasteries. Join nomadic herders who live in 'gers' in the land where wild horses roam free.
21 days | From N/A Trans Mongolian Express (ACTM)
Asia > China
Highlights
Beijing, Great Wall, Ulaan Baatar, Terelj National Park, Lake Baikal, ...
Trip Style: Classic
Service Level: Standard
Physical Grading: 2
Take an epic journey traversing a quarter of the globe and across three incredible nations. From the charm of imperial Beijing to the opulence of Moscow and St Petersburg, we journey through the vast grassy steppes of Mongolia, the seemingly impenetrable taiga forests of Siberia and the rolling Ural Mountains.
15 days | From N/A Naadam Festival Mongolia (AMNF)
Asia > Mongolia
Highlights
Naadam Festival, Ulaan Baatar, remote monasteries, wilderness camp, Bayan Gobi ...
Trip Style: Limited Edition
Service Level: Standard
Physical Grading: 3
A special trip to the land of Ghengis Khan where archery, horse races and Mongolian wrestling excite the country during the Naadam Festival! Beyond the festivities of the "three manly games", get out and explore the city of Ulaan Baatar and lush green countryside, which is dotted with ancient monasteries. Join nomadic herders who live in tent-like gers in the land where wild horses roam free.
