Mongolia’s main tourist draws are its spectacular landscapes, endless horizons, and nomadic culture. To many westerners, a trip to Mongolia is eye-opening and life-changing; here you will see how locals embrace a pastoral lifestyle, away from the chaos of the modern world. If you plan to visit this fascinating country and have no idea what to do, we suggest these activities:
1. Sleep in a ger
There’s nothing quite like leaving your home comforts and sleeping in a Mongolian ger. While you’re at it, you might as well share fermented airag with some locals and eat some traditional Mongolian dumplings.
2. Take a Mongolian shower.
Bathe in fresh waters from cascades and rivers to refresh yourself after days of climbing and walking in the summer heat.
3. Go camping.
Camping in Mongolia is combines the essence of wilderness adventure: unbeatable stargazing, campfires, and drinking the local tipple - Mongolian vodka!
4. Ride a camel.
It might sound cliché, but riding a camel really is a wonderful way to see Khongoryn Els (the largest sand dunes in the country). Afterwards climb to the top to enjoy amazing views of the surrounding desert.
5. Meet a local family.
Be amazed at the legendary hospitality of nomadic families. If you happen to visit during a celebration (such as the Mongolian New Year), you might be able to take part in the festivities.
6. Enjoy local food.
A traditional Mongolian feast is never without an abundance of dairy products, horsemeat and mutton, rice with curds, buuz dumplings, airag, and ‘cookie mountains’ stacked high.
To get the best from your holiday, sign up with a tour operator with expertise in Mongolian heritage and real local knowledge. You also want a tour operator that can provide cross-cultural perspectives and insights so you can better appreciate all the new experiences Mongolia has to offer.
1. Sleep in a ger
There’s nothing quite like leaving your home comforts and sleeping in a Mongolian ger. While you’re at it, you might as well share fermented airag with some locals and eat some traditional Mongolian dumplings.
2. Take a Mongolian shower.
Bathe in fresh waters from cascades and rivers to refresh yourself after days of climbing and walking in the summer heat.
3. Go camping.
Camping in Mongolia is combines the essence of wilderness adventure: unbeatable stargazing, campfires, and drinking the local tipple - Mongolian vodka!
4. Ride a camel.
It might sound cliché, but riding a camel really is a wonderful way to see Khongoryn Els (the largest sand dunes in the country). Afterwards climb to the top to enjoy amazing views of the surrounding desert.
5. Meet a local family.
Be amazed at the legendary hospitality of nomadic families. If you happen to visit during a celebration (such as the Mongolian New Year), you might be able to take part in the festivities.
6. Enjoy local food.
A traditional Mongolian feast is never without an abundance of dairy products, horsemeat and mutton, rice with curds, buuz dumplings, airag, and ‘cookie mountains’ stacked high.
To get the best from your holiday, sign up with a tour operator with expertise in Mongolian heritage and real local knowledge. You also want a tour operator that can provide cross-cultural perspectives and insights so you can better appreciate all the new experiences Mongolia has to offer.
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