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Mongolia Holidays

A place where the nomadic lifestyle is still very much alive. Dotted throughout this vast country and its dramatic scenery are beautiful glimpses of local culture – particularly, the Naadam Festival and the Kazakh eagle hunters.

With just over two million inhabitants, Mongolia is the most sparsely populated country in the world and the sense of space is epic.

Freed from its Soviet chains traditions are strong with Buddhism slowly reasserting itself, as is the nomadic lifestyle so alien to the socialist model. Even in Ulaanbaatar half the population still live in gers, the traditional circular Mongolian tent.

Experiences

A selection of activities and experiences you could consider including in your holiday to Mongolia.

Beautiful young Mongolian lady in the late afternoon sun, Mongolia

Meet a Nomadic Family

Stay in a traditional ger, spending time with a nomadic family.

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Kite sat on old house roof in the Mongolian Altai region

Bird Watching

Discover Mongolia’s rich birdlife, including passerines, water birds and of course raptors.

Stormy skies over Flaming Cliffs, Gobi Desert, Mongolia

Search for Fossils

Visit the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag, where the American expedition of the 1950s uncovered a great haul of dinosaur remains.

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Ice fishing on Lake Hovsgol in winter, Hovsgol, Mongolia

Winter Lake Adventure

Wrap up warm for a winter adventure on Khovsgol Lake when the water freezes and people take to the ice for sledging and ice fishing fun.

Kazakh eagle hunter, Hukh Serkhiin Nuruu National Park, Altai Mountains, Mongolia

Kazakh Eagle Hunters

See the Kazakh Eagle Hunters in all their finery – meet the hunters, their families and their birds, and learn about the skills involved in the capture, training and use of eagles as hunters.

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Gandan Monastery

Visit Gandan Monastery just outside of Ulaanbaatar – the largest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia.

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Wildlife in the Altai

Search the mountain landscapes for wildlife including snow leopard, saiga antelope, pallas cat and argali sheep.

Hustai National Park

Explore Hustai National Park where Przewalski horses, once close to extinction, now run wild.

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Naadam Festival

Travel in July during the Naadam Festival when people from across the country gather to compete and watch the traditional sports of wrestling, archery and horse racing.

Erdene Zuu Monastery, Karakorum, Mongolia

Self-Drive Karakorum

Drive overland via Karakorum, the ancient walled city which was once the capital of the Mongolian Empire.

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Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Three Camel Lodge £££££

Mongolia
Wilderness

Arriving at Three Camel Lodge you are met by a line of broad, smiling young Mongolian faces. They don’t need warning – they can see your vehicle from miles and miles away, with nothing else to clutter up the uninterrupted view apart from a few sheep, yaks and ponies. The forty-individual handmade gers are large and comfortable, featuring traditional furniture, a wood-burning stove, camel hair blankets for additional warmth and artwork from around the country.

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Jalman Meadows Ger Camp £££££

Mongolia
Wilderness

Jalman Meadows ger camp is an authentic low impact camp offering comfortable ger accommodation as well as separate library, dining and shower gers. The valleys surrounding the camp serve as winter grazing areas for the local nomads and the grasslands burst with the colour of wildflowers in the summer. Hiking, horse-riding, rafting and kayaking are amongst the activities on offer and the camp provides the opportunity to experience the wildlife, culture and landscapes of Mongolia.

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HS Khaan Resort £££££

Mongolia
Tented Camps

Located midway between Ulaanbaatar and Hustai National Park, HS Khaan Resort is a luxury ger camp. The 26 individual cottages are housed in traditional, circular canvas ger structures, but with all the interior comforts of a hotel room. Comfortable beds with mosquito nets, ensuites with porcelain bathtubs and all with panoramic views over the open steppe. Facilities include a choice of restaurants and a terrace area that makes the most of the far-reaching views.

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This destination travel guide will help you explore the country and everything it has to offer.

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Paul Craven

Paul, our Mongolian expert, joined Steppes Travel in 1994 and has visited Mongolia numerous times. His most recent adventure was with his son when they experienced a yak trek, staying in yurts as they travelled, as well as visiting a nature reserve where they found eagles and argali sheep.

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Clare Wiggins

My love for Asia began with living there. Based in Vietnam and then Malaysia, I also explored the surrounding regions before eventually finding my way back home via China and the Trans-Siberian railway. At Steppes Travel, I get to share that love for Asia every day, helping clients experience the places I know best as if they were locals themselves.

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