Mongolia is officially open for international visitors. Travellers who have a valid vaccination certificate will not be required to stay in quarantine on arrival. Here are the quarantine-free travel requirements: A complete vaccination against Covid-19 must be received at least 14 days before travelling to Mongolia. A negative Covid-19 test result issued within 72 hours…
Snow leopard is an elusive big cat that inhabits in 12 range states across Asia. It’s believed to be an indicator species for its high altitude ecosystem. A stable population of snow leopard marks that high mountain ecosystems are in good shape. We are thrilled by the news that one of the biggest field surveys in the…
Altai Tavan Bogd (ATB) national park has some of the most stunning scenery in Mongolia with towering mountains, glacier, deep lush valleys, and freshwater lakes. It sits in the westernmost region, bordering Mongolia with its two neighbours Chine and Russia. The name of the national park literally translates to “Five Saints of Altai” referencing the…
As of 19 July, 148424 confirmed cases of COVID-19 are reported in Mongolia, of which 134101 have recovered. Current situation: The first case of local COVID-19 transmission was detected on 10 November 2020 First death case, a 73-year-old female with a chronic condition, diabetes reported on 26 December 2020. The strict lockdown has been…
Sustainability is an open-ended, ongoing process which requires constant updates. Zendmen Travel Mongolia is committed to supporting sustainable tourism development through our operation, and here are some of the steps we have taken in the past year. Purchase/procurement from local sources: Supporting local businesses is one of the fundamentals of sustainable development. Thus, we actively…
Hunting with raptors is very much an ancient tradition of the Central Asian nomadic tribes. The earliest mentions in the historic resources, Secret History of the Mongols reveals Bodonchar Munkhag, a direct ancestor of Chinggis Khaan, was abandoned by his tribe and caught a goshawk for hunting to survive from starvation. Also, Marco Polo noted…
Ikh Nartiin Chuluu, commonly known as Ikh Nart, lies in the East Gobi, marking the northeast ending of the Gobi Desert. Ikh Nart Nature Reserve was established in 1996, covering 66000 hectares to protect a globally important population of argali sheep. As the transition area between the desert and grassland, Ikh Nart has a unique…
While Tsagaan Sar or Mongolian Lunar new year is a nationally celebrated holiday in Mongolia, you wouldn’t want to miss its delicacy. Since the name of the festival itself indicates the white, symbolizing purification and whitening what’s been dark, the food and beverage of the festival are intended to be white in colour. The traditional…
Mongolia houses some of the most majestic plains and varied landscapes which make the country ideal places to wander with a horse. We encourage our clients to embrace a rare opportunity to trot with enduring Mongolian horses through the vast steppes, rolling hills, and the mountains. Also, you wouldn’t imagine Mongolian history without sturdy Mongolian…
Dear Travel partners and buyers,We invite you to plan and extend your travel destination to Mongolia with us at WTM in London! Once again, we are exhibiting at World Travel Market between 4-6 November 2019. Please come and join us at our stand, AS835, to get to know about Mongolia and exotic tours that we…