Mongolian wrestling

Mongolian wrestling at Naadam Festival

Mongolian wrestling

Naadam opening ceremony

Mongolia's folk performance at the opening ceremony in the Central Stadium, Ulaanbaatar

Naadam opening ceremony

Horse Show

Naadam opening ceremony

Naadam opening ceremony

Mongolian wrestling during Naadam Festival

1024 wrestlers attend for the Naadam Festival Wrestling Competition

Enjoy a day tour with Zendmen Travel to Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Naadam’s very meaning is celebration of Mongolia’s independence with nomads’ sporting tournaments. This is a unique colourful festival when you can attend grand opening ceremony in the morning. Although Naadam is celebrated throughout Mongolia, the opening ceremony in the central stadium in Ulaanbaatar is the largest of all.

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  • Visit horse trainer’s gers outside Ulaanbaatar
  • Meet wrestlers and horse trainers during Naadam Festival

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      Tour Date: 11 July
      Tour Price: $ 151
      Group size: 4-12 pax
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