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Highlights 

  • The Trans Siberian. Ulaanbator ('UB') is a popular stop on the Trans- Mongolia Express. From UB it is also possible to travel out and stay in Ger Camps (pictured) which are traditional felt tents of the nomadic tribes.
    Click here for Trans Siberian information.

  • Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia's capital city hosts the famous Nadaam Festival every year from 11 July through 13 July.
  • There are plenty of adventurous activities to do in Mongolia. These include: Horse Riding, Trekking, Jeep Safari, Camel Safaris, Craft Tours, Desert Expeditions, Fishing Tours, Festival Tours and Home Stay/Exchanges.
  • Eagle Festival Tours combined with culture of minority ethnics.
  • Wildlife conservation - conserving Snow Leopards in Mongolia
  • A popular adventure tour is the Gobi Desert Adventure Jeep Safari Expedition
  • Other highlights include:
  • South Gobi

  • West Altai

  • Khovd and Olgii,

  • Khovsgol Lake National Park

  • Mystery of Karakorum

  • Khentii Natiev Land of Chingiss Khaan.

  • For further information on Mongolia and for reservations and bookings for train and air tickets for domestic and International departures contact:
    GOBI EXPEDITIONS MONGOLIA
    PO Box 438
    Ulaanbaatar 210524
    MONGOLIA

    Fax: (976) 11 322733
    Tel: (976) 99 193859
    E-mail: gobiexp@mongol.net
    www.traveltomongolia.mn

Main travellers routes

  • Most travellers will either arrive by train from Russia or China on the Trans Siberian or they arrive at Ulaanbaator by plane.
  • It is also possible to arrive as part of an overland tour.


Capital

  • Ulaanbaatar

Languages

  • Khalkh is the most commonly spoken dilect. (Used by around 70% of the population).

  • Other dilects: Kazakh, Buryat, Tuva, Urinkhai

Currency  

  • TOGROG (1 USD = approx. 1110 togrog)

Visas

Foreign Office Advice

Links

Thanks to Tegshee from GOBI EXPEDITIONS MONGOLIA
for the content of this guide.