Have you heard that Mongolian horses are considered to be semi-wild? Mongolian horses are often referred to as “semi-wild” because although they are domesticated, they still retain many of their instincts and behaviors. This is partly due to the fact that they have been bred for thousands of years in the harsh and unforgiving environment…
If you visit Mongolia in the summer (June to August), you can expect to see some stunning natural landscapes, experience unique cultural events, and enjoy a range of outdoor activities. Scenery Mongolia is a beautiful country with diverse landscapes, ranging from rolling hills and vast grasslands to towering mountains and sweeping deserts. During the summer…
The Golden Eagle Festival is an annual celebration of the ancient tradition of eagle hunting in Mongolia, and it takes place in the Western Mongolian province of Bayan-Ölgii. There are a few different festivals and the largest one is held during the first weekend of October. During the festival, eagle hunters from across Mongolia gather…
Mongolia is offering electronic visas through evisa.mn. The Immigration Agency of Mongolia issues electronic visas within 72 hours. As of the 25th February 2022, the citizens of the following countries are eligible for e-Visa: The Republic of Austria The Kingdom of Belgium Hungary The Hellenic Republic The Kingdom of Denmark The Kingdom of Spain The…
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 National Park Altai Tavan Bogd 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…
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…
Eagle Hunters and Huntress 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.…
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 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 dairy…