If you think of adventure and relaxation at the same time, think Mongolia. You will never get tired of its vastness and wild beauty. Located in East Central Asia, Mongolia has a rich topography and is filled with wide-open steppes and vast deserts. It also boasts of a rich culture to complement this rugged and dry landscape. The countryside is full of mystical rivers, high mountains, beautiful waterfalls, natural hot springs, cold deserts and coniferous forests.
The cities in the country including the capital Ulaanbaatar are urbanised in a way but still carry remnants of the traditional nomadic heritage. The nomadic people who opt not to live in the cities chose to still stay in the Gers, the traditional round shaped portable tent that has been used for centuries. Mongolia is known for its unique culture, traditions and warm hospitality.Some of the best activities that you can enjoy during a Mongolian tour:
• Culture and Festivals:
o The Nadaam festival, held during the summer months, is one of the most famous festivals in the country. Participants engage in three competitions: wrestling, horse racing and archery. Tourists can also participate with the locals in the archery and other competitions.
o Ice Festival on Lake Khovsgol: An amazing festival to explore, the festival takes place on the frozen Lake Khovsgol in North Mongolia. Some events include ice-skating, ice-wrestling, ice sculptures, dog-sledding and horse-sleighing, tug of war, etc.
o Camel Festival: The festival celebrates the Bactrian camel. Various events are held including grooming competitions, camel racing, camel polo, and various others.
• Monasteries:
Mongolia has a rich culture of Buddhism. You can visit the ruins of remote monasteries and also check out the Buddhist Ovoos located on the mountains.
• Gobi Desert and the Flaming Cliffs:
See some of the wildest landscapes in the world. You can visit the Flaming Cliffs that are famous for the discovery of ancient fossils and dinosaur eggs.
• Staying with the Nomads:
Check out what it feels like to sleep in a Ger in the open steppes. Stay for a few days with the hardy hospitable people and enjoy the wild beauty of the countryside.
• Hiking, Trekking, Horse Riding:
The country has a rich and diverse geographical landscape. Explore the various natural wonders as you trek or hike or opt for a horseback ride to visit the various places around the country.
• Cuisine and City Life:
Mongolia has its distinct cuisine. Check out some dishes such as the steamed meat dumplings called Buuz, the Tsuivan noodle stew filled with vegetables besides its more famous cousin, the Guriltai Shol noodle soup.
The cities in the country including the capital Ulaanbaatar are urbanised in a way but still carry remnants of the traditional nomadic heritage. The nomadic people who opt not to live in the cities chose to still stay in the Gers, the traditional round shaped portable tent that has been used for centuries. Mongolia is known for its unique culture, traditions and warm hospitality.Some of the best activities that you can enjoy during a Mongolian tour:
• Culture and Festivals:
o The Nadaam festival, held during the summer months, is one of the most famous festivals in the country. Participants engage in three competitions: wrestling, horse racing and archery. Tourists can also participate with the locals in the archery and other competitions.
o Ice Festival on Lake Khovsgol: An amazing festival to explore, the festival takes place on the frozen Lake Khovsgol in North Mongolia. Some events include ice-skating, ice-wrestling, ice sculptures, dog-sledding and horse-sleighing, tug of war, etc.
o Camel Festival: The festival celebrates the Bactrian camel. Various events are held including grooming competitions, camel racing, camel polo, and various others.
• Monasteries:
Mongolia has a rich culture of Buddhism. You can visit the ruins of remote monasteries and also check out the Buddhist Ovoos located on the mountains.
• Gobi Desert and the Flaming Cliffs:
See some of the wildest landscapes in the world. You can visit the Flaming Cliffs that are famous for the discovery of ancient fossils and dinosaur eggs.
• Staying with the Nomads:
Check out what it feels like to sleep in a Ger in the open steppes. Stay for a few days with the hardy hospitable people and enjoy the wild beauty of the countryside.
• Hiking, Trekking, Horse Riding:
The country has a rich and diverse geographical landscape. Explore the various natural wonders as you trek or hike or opt for a horseback ride to visit the various places around the country.
• Cuisine and City Life:
Mongolia has its distinct cuisine. Check out some dishes such as the steamed meat dumplings called Buuz, the Tsuivan noodle stew filled with vegetables besides its more famous cousin, the Guriltai Shol noodle soup.
