Name: Mothers' and Children's Day Date: 1 June This day is in annual 1th of june. In Mongolia, Mother's and Children's Day, is a celebration and show appreciation for mothers and children all across the country. First this day was only children’s d… Read more »
Men’s & Soldiers Day
Name: Men’s & Soldiers Day Date: 18 March In Mongolia Mens & Soldiers Day is after 10 days of International Women's Day (8 March) on 18th of march. Anniversary of military establishment is celebrated in this day. Mongolian army majestically celebrat… Read more »
International Women's Day (8 March)
Name: International Women's Day Date: 8 March International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In Mongolia International Woman’s Day is a official pub… Read more »
Tsagaan Sar - Mongolian Lunar New Year
Tsagaan Sar or White Month is the Mongolian New Year. It has been celebrated for centuries with other Asian nations during the end of January, February or beginning of March, though it usually happens in February. … Read more »
New year’s day
Name: New Year's day Date: 1th of January Mongolians widely celebrates New Year with family, classmates and workmates during end of December. Instead of Santa Claus, Father Frost with Snow Girls visits to family and New Year gifts are given to child… Read more »
Ger camps in Mongolia
There are currently a total of 317 tourist camps in 2010. From these camps, 79 have a 1-2 flower-rating. There are some camps that utilize ger type of accommodation. These camps have an average of about 25 gers each and a ger typically provide four … Read more »
Ulaanbaatar Hotel (Score: 7.3/10) Price:150$
Offering free Wi-Fi in all areas, Ulaanbaatar Hotel is 200 metres from State Opera & Ballet Theatre and 300 metres from Sukhbaatar Square. All rooms come with a minibar and a flat-screen TV. … Read more »
Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace (Score: 8.3/10) Price:250$
Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace is a 5-minute drive from the Statue of Chinggis Khan in the city centre. The 5-star luxurious hotel features a well-equipped fitness centre and free Wi-Fi in all areas. … Read more »
Springs Hotel (Score: 8.1/10) Price:100$
Offering a spa and wellness centre, Springs Hotel Ulaanbaatar is located in the city centre of Ulaanbaatar. It is only a 3-minute walk from Sukhbaatar Sqaure and Ulaanbaatar Opera House. Free WiFi access is available. Ulaanbaatar Springs Hotel is a … Read more »
Mongolian visa
In Mongolia, visas are required by most visitors wishing to travel to the country for a holiday or for business related purposes. Mongolia does make some exceptions and offers visa free travel to a small selection of countries. … Read more »
Trans-Mongolian Route Description
The Trans-Mongolian train and Chinese route leaves the main Trans-Siberian train route at Zaudinskiy, 8 km from Ulan-Ude. The distance between Ulan-Ude and the Russian-Mongolian border is 250 km. The Trans-Mongolian express follows an ancient tea-c… Read more »
Mongolia Airlines
Mongolia visa information
How to get Mongolian visa? Visa is required for all, except citizens of the following countries. Visas are available from the Mongolian embassy in your country. … Read more »
Train schedule in Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Introduction of Mongolian history with Chinggis Khan
The history of Mongolia is dominated by the mythical stature of Genghis Khan (Chinggis Khan for the mongols) who has the head of these hordes of wandering tribes reunified under its banner, conquered At the 13th century the vastest empire which the … Read more »
The Boy Genius of Ulan Bator
Battushig Myanganbayar and his sister outside their home in Mongolia. … Read more »
In Mongolia, a Gift Horse for Hagel
Mongolia’s minister of defense, Bat-Erdene Dashdemberel, left, presented U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel with a horse as a gift on Thursday. CreditAlex Wong/Getty Images … Read more »
EQUIPMENT & PACKING TIPS
A detailed packing list is suggested for each of our trips in the trip information section. Please check the recommended packing list for the specific trip you are taking. … Read more »
Travel in Mongolia
GENERAL INFORMATION Trips vary greatly depending on the objective. Some trips are designed to cover a lot of ground - if you like off-road adventures and want to see the most of Mongolia that you can in a short time, these are for you. Other trips f… Read more »
Culture and lifestyle
Nomadic based culture Like every other nomadic culture, Mongolian culture is well-known for its hospitality. Upon guests’ arrival, traditional offerings and treats are served - dairy products in the summer time, and meat in the winter. … Read more »
Platinum Hotel (Score: 7.5/10) Price:100$
Located in Ulaanbaatar city centre, Platinum Hotel features spacious and modern accommodations with free Wi-Fi access in rooms. There is a tour desk and a business centre in the hotel. It is only a 5-minute walk from Hotel Platinum to Sukhbaatar Squ… Read more »
Puma Imperial Hotel (Score: 8/10) Price:65$
Located in the heart of Ulaanbaatar city, Puma Imperial Hotel is surrounded by National Historical Museum, Natural History Museum, Science Cultural Centre and Central Post Office. It offers several meeting rooms and accommodation and 3 dining option… Read more »
Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel (Score 8.2/10) Price: 115$
Centrally located in Ulaanbaatar, Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel is only a 2-minute stroll from State Government House and a 2-minute walk from Sukhbaatar Square. It features free Wi-Fi in all areas and numerous leisure options including a fitne… Read more »
Embassy Residence (Score 8.8/10) Price: 100$
Embassy Residence is located in Ulaanbaatar, offering 5-star apartments with modern interiors and facilities. It features an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all area. Residence Embassy is 900 metres from National … Read more »
GETTING TO MONGOLIA
Mongolian fauna
The science study of Mongolian fauna was started in the second half of the 19th century. Everyone traveling in Mongolia may find it difficult to distinguish between wild and domesticated animals as both roam freely on the open, vast steppe. Though M… Read more »
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Mongolia – Taking the Adventure Road Less Travelled
Mongolia is said to be the least densely populated country in the world; an isolated yet magnificent landscape untainted by the modernist hands of destruction and sprawl. While the momentous rule and legacy of Genghis Khan is debatable, he did leave… Read more »
Blue Sky Hotel and Tower (Score7/10) Price: 40$
After a long journey on the Trans-Siberian, Anna Smith checks into five-star bliss at Mongolia’s Blue Sky Hotel & Tower. A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the Blue Sky stands proud as one of Ulaanbaatar's tallest buildings, cutting curvaceousl… Read more »
Ulaanbaatar is the capital city of Mongolia
This dynamic and young city called Ulaanbaatar is the capital city of Mongolia. Sometimes called Ulan Bator, the city is something of a paradox being a capital of a nomadic nation. This short video is about this unique city in Central Asia. … Read more »