Gandantegchinlen Monastery simply referred to as Gandan is the main Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. The Tibetan name translates to Great Place of Complete Joy. It is a lively monastery open to everyone. Hundreds of people come here from all around the country to pray to Buddha. The Gandan monastery offers you an insightful look into…
One of the must visit performing art would be the folk concert by the Tumen Ekh ensemble in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The ensemble has gone on to win awards across the world since it was founded in 1989. The ensemble present a rare selection of ancient Mongolian performing arts and culture to local and international audience.…
Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, formerly known as Green Palace, was built between 1893-1903. It is served as an official residence of Mongolian Theocratic Ruler, the Bogd Khaan. His holiness the Bogd Khaan reigned over the country and conducted affairs of state and religion from the Green Palace up until he died in 1924. Those who…
Ulaanbaatar is the capital, and largest city of Mongolia with citizens of 1.5 million, which equals to half of the total population. It is a fast-growing city, and it is the cultural, industrial, and financial heart of the nation. The city offers you an insightful understanding of Mongolian history, culture, and its people. Ulaanbaatar is…
The deepest lake in Central Asia, Khuvsgul lake is known for its pristine nature, lush forest, crystal rivers and pure water. It was formed by tectonic force at 1645 m above sea level. The Khuvsgul lake is believed to hold 70% of the country’s freshwater and 0.4% of total freshwater in the world. If you…
Yolyn am, also know as Vulture Valley, is one of the beautiful gorges of Gurvan Saikhan mountain. Gurvan Saikhan mountain has rich fauna and flora and this particular valley was named after Lammergeier as this giant raptor domain the area. Big mammals such as ibex and big horned sheep, or argali sheep, are occasionally encountered…
Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, well known as White Lake, is the heart of Khorgo – Terkhiin Tsagaan lake National Park. The lake covers an area of 61 square km (23,55 square miles). White lake is a jewel of Khangai Mountain range and one of the crystal freshwater lakes of the country. The eruption of Khorgo Volcano…
Gorkhi Terelj National Park is located 70 km north east to Ulaanbaatar, less than 1.5 hour drive on tarmac road. This is stunning rocky mountain formations, covered by larch forest which is a continuous part of Siberian Taiga. The area is famous for the Turtle Rock, a gigantic turtle shaped rock formation that witnesses the…
Mongolian traditional yurt or Ger is a portable round shaped dwelling used by nomads in the steppes of Mongolia. The structure consists of lattice walls, rafters, wheel crown, pillars to support the wheel crown, and door. All the structural parts are made from numerous types of wood, such as cedar, and larch. Covering the main…
Whilst you are exploring the undulating hills and vast plains of Mongolia, do stay at Ger camps, where a Mongolian traditional dwelling, Ger in Mongolian, is used travellers’ accommodation. This temporarily assembled Ger camps allow you to visit to the remote wilderness in comfort and enables you to experience a part of Mongolian traditional way…