East-Central Asia

MONGOLIA

MONGOLIA
46.8625° N, 103.8467° E

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Mongolia, the land of Genghis Khan, is a country of striking contrasts—golden deserts in the vast Gobi and lush forests in the sub-Siberian Khan Khentii region. Stay in traditional felt gers, journey alongside nomadic herders, and travel by camel and horseback across sweeping landscapes. Rich in throat-singing traditions and Tibetan Buddhist heritage, Mongolia offers an experience that is as culturally profound as it is visually spectacular.

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Exploring Mongolia

Mongolia is a land of immense beauty and boundless horizons, where the vast Gobi Desert stretches beneath endless skies, snow-capped peaks rise in Bayan-Ölgii, and the crystal-clear waters of Khovsgol shimmer in the north. Nomadic gers, eagle hunters, ancient monasteries, abundant wildlife, and a rich cultural heritage foster a deep connection to both history and nature.

Perfect for horse trekking, hiking, cycling, and camping beneath star-filled skies, Mongolia offers unforgettable experiences for adventurous explorers and slow travellers alike. Begin in the fossil-rich landscapes of Ikh Nart Nature Reserve, home to argali sheep and ibex, before crossing sweeping grasslands where herds of gazelles roam freely. Journey onward by camel through the shifting sands of the desert and meet the horsemen whose enduring traditions reflect the legacy of Genghis Khan. Every step reveals a landscape shaped by freedom, resilience, and the timeless rhythms of the nomadic way of life.

  • Climb the Zorgol Hairhan mountains across their giant vertical cliff rock formations that are considered sacred by the locals. Get an insight into Ulan Bator’s Natural History museum and the Gandhan monastery before trekking north along the Upper Tuul River, driving to Hadan Hoshuu Steppe valley across the forested Zamtiin Pass. The Khan Khentii area borders the Siberian Taiga zone and we begin trekking to the Jalman Meadows to a spectacular Ger tent campsite where you can fish, raft and hike. The landscape is lush, fertile and the snow-capped peaks in the distance, rugged. Everything accumulates, everything magnifies here.

    An article by Ms Himali Singh Soin on wild Mongolia in vice.com.