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…
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…
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…
Naiman Nuur (Eight Lakes) was formed by volcanic eruption centuries ago. Located at 2400 metres above sea level, between towering mountains of Khangai mountain range, Eights Lakes are only reachable by horse or foot trekking. There are literally eight lakes in distance of 500m to 3 km from each other. Locals say all of them…