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…
Hunting with raptors is very much an ancient tradition of the Central Asian nomadic tribes. The earliest mentions in the historic sources, 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, as Marca Polo…
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 color. 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…
Tsagaan Suvraga is one of the many unusual scenery the Gobi Desert has to offer. Sometimes referred to as White Stupa, Tsagaan Suvraga’s scarps are situated in Ulziit soum, Dundgobi province. The slopes look like ruins of the ancient city from the distance. You will be greeted by 100 meters wide (328 ft) and 30…
The Tsaatans are a small Tuvan reindeer herders community living in northern corner of Mongolia. The name Tsaatan means “people who have reindeer” in the Mongolian language. They speak the Dukhan language which is endangered only spoken among the reindeer herders. Tsaatan’s lifestyle differs from other people around the world. Their daily chores are tied…
Mongolian High Saint and first Bogd Zanabazar was smitten by the beautiful and unique nature of this place in 1648 when he was 14 years old. In 1651, he built a stone-walled small house to practice meditation and named it Dubkhan or House for Creation. Through time this word became Tuvkhun. Tuvkhun Monastery is located on…
Mongolia holds some of the world’s greatest untamed lands. These wild, beautiful habitats boast an impressive variety of wildlife and are rich in verdant forest, towering cliffs, rugged mountains, endless grasslands and the Gobi Desert. Here are some tips that every visitor should know before visiting. 1. Customs Always check your passport expiration date. Make sure…
Orkhon Waterfall or UIaan Tsutgalan is one of the most scenic places in Central Mongolia. Located in Bat-Ulzii sum of Uvurkhangai province, It’s a part of Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape that was registered under UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2004. The waterfall falls from 24 metres. Summer brings life to the waterfall and the valley.…