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Set against the dramatic landscapes of the Altai Mountains, this remarkable gathering celebrates the ancient tradition of eagle hunting — a deep bond between hunter and golden eagle that has been passed down through generations.</p> <p>With its motto, <em>“Promoting the cultural heritage of humanity – the art of eagle falconry traditions</em>,” the festival is dedicated to preserving this extraordinary heritage while welcoming visitors to witness it in its authentic cultural setting.</p> <p>What makes the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival truly special is the experience beyond the competitions. Visitors can welcome Kazakh nomadic families as they arrive with their livestock during the<strong> seasonal migration</strong>, and even take part in assembling a Kazakh ger (yurt). These moments offer a rare chance to experience the living culture of Mongolia’s nomadic communities.</p> <p>The festival is also known as one of the most <strong>photography-friendly cultural events in Mongolia</strong>. As a company specialized in photography expeditions, <strong>Ayan Travel </strong>organizes the festival experience with photographers in mind. Guests have the opportunity to observe and photograph eagle hunters, golden eagles, and nomadic life from close range, moments that are rarely accessible at other festivals.</p> <p>Join our <strong>Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival Tour</strong> to experience the nomadic lifestyle and eagle-hunting culture while celebrating one of Mongolia’s most fascinating living traditions together with the local team behind the festival. </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'Sagsai_eagle_festival_tour.jpg', 'file2' => 'Sagsai_golden_eagle_festival_tours_mongolia.jpg', 'alt_for_file1' => 'Sagsai_eagle_festival_tour', 'alt_for_file2' => 'Sagsai_golden_eagle_festival_tours_mongolia', 'days' => '5', 'price' => '1890', 'type' => 'tour', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ), (int) 3 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => 'Short Tour to Golden Eagle Festival 2026', 'slug' => 'mongolia-short-tours-golden-eagle-festival-join', 'body' => '<p>The Golden Eagle Festival is one of the traditional cultural heritage and all visitors can experience while traveling in Mongolia. During the two-day festival, you have the chance to get thousands of amazing images of trained Eagles. 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All teaching and instruction have been given orally, passed from shaman to shaman over the centuries, and its traditions learned by heart. Mongolian shamans enter an ecstatic trance state in which the shaman is empowered to engage with the spirits I order to protect and heal members of the community, to guide souls, and cure illnesses.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The shaman might wear a headdress to resemble a bird, with the tail of a pheasant and the body costume of a fish. Drums are used to help the shaman enter the trance-like state, as chanting begins and the shaman “transcends “into another world while the body dances, swirls, or totters with jerky movements. 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Discover the Mongolian Gobi Desert, a vast landscape of stunning sand dunes, rocky formations, and serene oases. Experience nomadic hospitality in traditional ger camps and witness Mongolian herding rituals. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot rare species like Bactrian camels and wild asses, while history buffs explore dinosaur fossils at the Flaming Cliffs. Adventurers can enjoy camel trekking and off-road drives across diverse terrain. At night, marvel at fiery sunsets and the Milky Way. Throughout the year, from scorching summers to frosty winters, the Gobi showcases its ever-changing beauty. Indulge in traditional Mongolian cuisine amidst this tranquil desert setting and support sustainable tourism initiatives.</p> <h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Exploring the Majestic Landscapes of Mongolia's Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3> <p>Discover Mongolia's Gobi Desert, a vast expanse of ever-changing landscapes where towering sand dunes, some over 200 meters tall, shift gracefully with the wind. Millennia of erosion have sculpted the desert into a canvas of unique geological formations, revealing ancient history in each stratified layer of rock.</p> <p>Its iconic features are rocky outcrops and the dramatic granite peaks of the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains, home to rare wildlife like the snow leopard and endangered Gobi bear. 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At the same time, overhead soar majestic raptors like vultures and eagles, alongside desert-dwelling birds such as the Pallas's sandgrouse, enriching the region's biodiversity. Among its enigmatic residents is the rare Gobi Bear, "Mazaalai," uniquely adapted to endure extreme temperatures and scarce water, highlighting the desert's allure for wildlife enthusiasts and researchers alike.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Gobi_argali_sheep_wildlife_mongolia.png" /></p> <h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Legends and Mongolia's Rich Cultural <strong>Heritage</strong></strong></span></h3> <div> <p>The nomadic herding culture of Mongolia's Gobi Desert is rich with traditions deeply tied to the land. Nomads primarily herd sheep, goats, horses, camels, and yaks, moving seasonally in search of pasture and water. Traditional ger camps, circular tents made of wood, felt, and canvas, serve as their homes, providing winter warmth and summer ventilation. 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At the Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), renowned for their dinosaur fossils, paleontological expeditions have uncovered a wealth of skeletons, eggs, and other relics dating back millions of years. These discoveries illuminate the evolution and behavior of dinosaurs, offering a glimpse into a prehistoric world that once inhabited this ancient realm. Delve into the Gobi's archaeological marvels and embark on a journey through time, where each fossil unearthed tells a compelling story of our planet's past.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Mongolian_dinosaures.png" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/MOngolian_gobi_flames.jpg" /></p> <h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Thrilling Pursuits in Mongolia's Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3> <p>Embark on an unforgettable journey into Mongolia's Gobi Desert, where adventure awaits at every turn. Whether trekking atop camels across towering sand dunes, hiking to discover hidden oases, or experiencing the adrenaline rush of off-road desert driving, you'll immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of experiences blending excitement, exploration, and the raw beauty of nature.</p> <p style="margin-left:36pt;">1. Camel Trekking: Ride atop camels along ancient routes through shifting sand dunes, experiencing history and culture intertwined with the desert landscape.</p> <p style="margin-left:36pt;">2. Hiking to Hidden Oases: Explore rugged terrain to uncover lush green paradises hidden within the desert, offering tranquility and life-giving waters.</p> <p style="margin-left:36pt;">3. Off-Road Desert Driving: Navigate challenging sand dunes and rugged landscapes in 4x4 vehicles for an exhilarating adventure that connects you deeply with the untamed wilderness.</p> <p>In the Gobi Desert, adventure beckons from every horizon, promising unforgettable moments and a profound connection with one of the world's most awe-inspiring landscapes.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Gobi_camel_riding_sand_dune.png" /></p> <h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Celestial Symphony</strong></span></h3> <p>Step into Mongolia's Gobi Desert, where each evening paints a natural masterpiece. Breathtaking sunsets streak the sky with crimson, orange, and gold, casting reflections across tranquil waters or rugged landscapes. As twilight deepens, city lights fade, revealing a pristine night sky ablaze with stars.</p> <p>Far from urban glare, the Gobi Desert is a sanctuary for celestial enthusiasts. Constellations emerge in full glory, captivating stargazers and astrophotographers alike. It's a chance to witness the universe in its purest form, where each twinkling light tells a story of cosmic wonder and endless possibilities.</p> <p>Experience the spectacle of sunset and night skies in the Gobi Desert, where nature's beauty unfolds and the stars above invite contemplation of the cosmos. Here, you can stay in a "millions of stars" hotel, far from the typical luxury, yet offering an unparalleled connection with the natural world. </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Mongolian_gobi_desert_night_star.jpg" /></p> <h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Exploring Mongolian Cuisine in the Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3> <p>Delve into the heart of Mongolian cuisine, a culinary journey shaped by nomadic traditions and the rugged Gobi Desert. Dairy products like airag, suutei tsai, yogurt, and cheese are staples, reflecting a deep connection to the land. Meat is central, with dishes like bansh, buuz, and khorkhog showcasing mutton, beef, and occasionally horse meat for hearty sustenance in harsh conditions.</p> <p>Grains like wheat and barley become staples such as bread and noodles, providing essential carbohydrates. Wild foods from the Gobi, including herbs and plants, add unique flavors and nutritional diversity. Travelers on Gobi Desert tours can enjoy authentic Mongolian meals, each dish a testament to cultural heritage and adaptation to the environment. Whether dining in a ger camp or amidst the desert, every bite tells the story of Mongolia's culinary richness and the resilience of its people. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Mongolian_traditional_foods.png" /></p> <h3 align="center" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Gateway to Adventure</strong></span></h3> <p>Embarking on a journey to Mongolia's captivating Gobi Desert is surprisingly accessible with several convenient options for travelers:</p> <ul> <li>Guided Tours from Ulaanbaatar: <ul> <li>Organized tours from Mongolia's capital offer diverse itineraries lasting from a few days to over a week.</li> <li>Tours typically include transportation via robust 4x4 vehicles or domestic flights, accommodation in ger camps or tents, meals, and knowledgeable guides.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Transportation Choices: <ul> <li>Domestic Flights: Direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad near the Gobi Desert provide a swift option. Further transport arrangements can then be made locally.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'Mongolian_gobi_blog_news_.jpg', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => 'Mongolian_gobi_blog_news_', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'url' => array( 'plugin' => 'nodes', 'controller' => 'nodes', 'action' => 'view', 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'slug' => 'inveiling-the-enchanting-gobi-desert' ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ) $mostReadBlogs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => 'WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT NAADAM FESTIVAL BEFORE YOU ATTEND? ', 'slug' => 'what-to-know-about-naadam-festival-before-you-attend', 'body' => '<h3><strong>What does Naadam mean?</strong></h3> <p> According to the book named “TRAVEL”, published from DK, Mongolian Naadam Festival is highlighted the only must see attraction for tourists in July. So, why is this Festival so attractive for both locals and travelers? Naadam is the festival of “National Pride” and it is the only one of its kind; it is a sophisticated and eloquent expression of nomadic culture, it is the honored celebration of a national independence, and it is an outstanding combination of arts and sports.</p> <p>Here are the 10 interesting facts about the festival you must know before planning the trip.</p> <p> </p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>1. When is the Naadam Festival held? </strong></h4> <p>Naadam Festival is Olympic Games of Mongols and held in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-events-in-july-in-mongolia" target="_blank">the most enjoyable and festive month in the country.</a> The main celebrations will be held annually on 11-13 July at Central Stadium and Khui Doloon Khudag in the country’s capital, Ulaanbaatar. But you have opportunity to enjoy the festival more closely with locals in other parts of the country hold their own as well.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival horse race" src="/uploads/Local_Naadam_festival_horses.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2. WHY “THREE GAMES OF MEN”</strong></h4> <p>Weird, but inspiring ‘Mongolia’s Three Games of Men’-Archery, Horse Racing and Wrestling are the main games. The origin of Naadam Festival is closely related to the history and culture of the country. It was one of the main practice of war. Before and after major battles, the three sports of men- wrestling, horseracing and archery- were exercised as an organized event, which later adopted its present name- Naadam. It is not only sports game including art, tricks, tactics but also ethic and cultural performance such as singing, dance, traditional costume, parade etc.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Mongolia-Naadam-Festival.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Mongolians revere certain parts of bones of their livestock and use them in religious rites, plays and traditional games.</p> <p>In recent years Knuckle Bone Shooting- a team game getting popular and it became “Fourth” main sports of the festival. Teams of six to eight players flick thirty domino-like marble tablets on a smooth wooden surface towards a target of sheep knuckle-bones.</p> <p> </p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>3. WHAT IS MONGOLIAN NATIONAL WRESTLING?</strong></h4> <p> Wrestling is a unique combination of traditional sports manner and cultural elements of eagle dance, long song etc. It also has thousands of years of historical development in Mongolia.</p> <p>Comparing to other wrestling competitions it has several specialty such as no time, space and weigh limit, 512 wrestlers are typically compete each other by tournament and this number increased to 1024 on the occasion of important anniversaries. Wrestlers must have strong discipline, moral and respectfulness to elders, high titled wrestler and audiences.</p> <p>There are four main parts in the Mongolian Wrestling costumes including Four-sided hat, shoulder vest & snug shorts (Zodog & Shuudag), Cloak and traditional boots for using men only.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/wrestlingLocal_Naadam_festival4.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>4. MONGOLIAN HORSE RACING</strong></h4> <p>A horse role and culture is the biggest tradition of the Mongols in the daily and national life. Mongolians are said that “Nation born on horseback” and every child who grows in countryside learn to ride a horse when they are 3 to 5 years.</p> <p>See the longest horse race ridden by children might not imagined.</p> <p>Actually horse racing is scientifically sport and it races except winter time, when grass grows. To train a horse for race keeping under a special regimen at least one month before race and horse jockeys are usefully between 5 and 13 years of age and lead their horse across the steppes, over various distances between 10 and 26 km depending on horse age.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Horse_racing_Local_Naadam_festival.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Soyolon- Five-years-old horse racing is most popular for locals and according to ancient Mongolian myth that says it is possible to charge its spirit and fortune by getting in touch with the whirled up dust and sweat of horse after racing.</p> <p>Children sing a special song named GIINGOO, a mantra of GOD of HORSE- Khayankhyarvaa before and after racing.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Naadam_Horse_racing_game1.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Please notice that Horse Racing field is located 35 km from Ulaanbaatar named Khui Doloon Khudag, on the way you go to Khustai NP or Karakorum.</p> <p> </p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>5. WHAT IS MONGOLIAN ARCHERY?</strong></h4> <p>Due to its traditional lifestyle, ancient people used their version of bows and arrows for hunting and in later it started to be used as a weapon during the battle. During the Naadam Festival, all male, female and child archers who wears traditional costumes, compete in three categories: Khalkh, Buriad and Uriankhai archery, which have differences in the bows and arrows used, as well as the distance of the target. Archery is symbol of strength, vision, patience, sense and concentration. You can enjoy it outside of stadium, before opening ceremony starts, due to it starts early in the morning.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Archery.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>6. HOW THE OPENING CEREMONY GOES?</strong></h4> <p>The opening ceremony starts at 11 A.M after “Nine White Banners” are carried by honored guard from Government Palace to be settled in the middle of Stadium and then the speech of President of Mongolia. Naadam Festival is very colorful event where people revive their Nomadic spirit, history and heritage. Opening ceremony has a great chance to enjoy and photograph Mongolian culture, art performances, song and dance, colorful parade, traditional costumes and miracles of Mongolian military force etc.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Naadam_openning.jpg" /></p> <p>Everybody wears the most colorful and attractive traditional costumes with many different styles, like actors wear their best in Red Carpet of Oscars.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Naadam_opening_ceremony3.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Photographers must buy a photo permission from Festival Organizer and it is allowed to photographing and video graphing in white lane. Therefore, please prepare zoom-lenses to capture more authentic photos.</p> <p>After the ceremony ends Wrestling tournament will start. Most of the tourists enjoy opening ceremony and go to horse racing place.</p> <p> </p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>7. A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE OTHER CULTURAL EVENTS AT A SAME TIME</strong></h4> <p>There are few cultural events will run under the Hospitable Ulaanbaatar Program between 10 and 15 of July annually. In the afternoon of 10<sup>th</sup> of July you will fully enjoy Mongolian Traditional Costume Festival- Deeltei Mongol, “Ceremony of Nine White Banners” and in the evening one of the Mongolian best operas “Uchirtai Gurvan Tolgoi-Three Dramatic Character” will be held in open air theatre at the central square.</p> <p>In the night of 11<sup>th</sup> of July “Night of Ulaanbaatar”, Mongolian Dance Festival including modern and traditional dance show (12 Jul), Morin Khuur- Horse-headed Fiddle Festival (13 Jul), Ulaanbaatar Swing Night- Jaaz show (14 Jul)- the open air shows will be held in Sukhbaatar Square. Enjoy.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Ulaanbaatar_Naadam_.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p style="clear: both"> </p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>8. WHAT SURROUNDS CENTRAL STADIUM?</strong></h4> <p>From a long time ago Naadam was only fest which gathering local people same time in same place. In the rest of the time nomadic people had very busy to visit each other and they only take care of their livestock, which is not easy job. When they gathered in same place they also do a barter, sell good and talk a gossip etc. Nowadays it is almost same in the area and surroundings of the Central Stadium is too crowd of people, bazaar, entertainment, lottery and food and beverage kiosks like a fair. For instance, if you forget to take your umbrella or sunglass you can buy it from local bazaar as cheap as you can.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Naadam_festival_Around.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <h4 style="text-align: center;">TASTE TRADITIONAL MONGOLIAN FOODs & DRINKs</h4> <p>Of course you will ask what is the main dish of Naadam Festival? Definitely “round” KHUUSHUUR, fried dumpling is the main dish and once you taste it, you will never forget the taste and next time eager to eat it. At the stadium, good Khuushuur making kiosk has a queue and they make it quickly in front of you.</p> <p>Drinking fermented mare’s milk- Airag also known as Kumis is the highlight of the Festival for locals. Because Airag appears only in summer time from June to September. Please don’t miss a chance to drink this alcoholic beverage nearly 5% alcoholic content.</p> <p>HOW DOES IT TASTE? I want to say JUST DRINK IT.</p> <p> </p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>9. JOIN LOCAL NAADAM FESTIVAL OUTSIDE OF ULAANBAATAR</strong></h4> <p>Local Naadam Festival is more attractive for travelers, because of truly authentic, enthusiastic, no dramatic and allows you to experience first-hand by visiting locals. Here you can photograph and talk with locals without any prohibition. Mongolian traditional Ger dwelling used to be as restaurants in countryside. Most of the people ride a horse and run through the vast steppe without any traffic rule.</p> <p>The festival is like a small fair. Local people come from all the province to either participate in the festivals to sell food and toys, or to run small carnival games for children and youngsters.</p> <p>If you don’t like too touristic things LOCAL NAADAM is the best choice. </p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Local_naadam_festival.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals " src="/uploads/Local_Naadam_festival1.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>10. HOW TO BOOK HOTEL AND TICKETS OF NAADAM FESTIVAL?</strong></h4> <p>July is the PEAK SEASON of tourists. While it is peak, the price of accommodation is doubled (desk rate price) and must book it at least 6 months before. Centrally located accommodation even guesthouses are fully booked in this time. Tour operator and local agents will be your reliable partner in the field.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/NaadamStadium.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Central stadium has 18 sections and four of them use for tourists. Nowadays booking a NAADAM TICKET by online is impossible. Ticket price for tourist section with roof is 25$, but you need to buy both opening and closing ceremony tickets. It will be sold a week before it runs and it is not easy to buy individually even for Mongolians.</p> <p>Therefore, tour companies are best choice to book and arrange both accommodations, tickets and tour throughout Mongolia.</p> <p>Ayan travel team is expert for arranging tours of Naadam festival which was named as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO in 2010, as soon as you’re different interest, expectation of tour such as discovery and photography tours.</p> <p> </p> <p>Here is the link might help you to plan your trip to Mongolia during the truly authentic Festival of Nomads- Naadam.</p> <p>Suggested tour: <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/mongolia-naadam-festival-2018-tour" target="_blank"><strong>Mongolia Naadam Festival - 2019 Tour-11 days</strong></a></p> <p>If you are passionate with photography we suggest following tours: <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/classic-mongolia-photography-tour"><strong>Classic Mongolia Photography tour-14 days</strong></a></p> <p>Or if you have limited time to travel in Mongolia and need to experience and photograph local and city Naadam Festival on the same trip, then we recommend : <strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/naadam-to-naadam-guided-photo-tour" target="_blank">Naadam to Naadam Guided Photo Tour </a></strong></p> <p> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'What-to-khow-before-you-attend-mongolian-naadam-festival.JPG', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => 'What-to-khow-before-you-attend-mongolian-naadam-festival', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'created' => '2017-04-21 00:00:00', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ), (int) 1 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => '10 Reasons to visit Mongolian Altai Mountains ', 'slug' => '10-reasons-to-visit-mongolian-altai-mountains', 'body' => '<p> </p> <p> Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is an impressive natural reserve and is famous for its 5 highest peaks and largest Potanin glacier, lying on more than 4,000m above the sea level, the highest and westernmost region of Mongolia. </p> <p>The park has not only natural wonders but also it has cultural and historical wonders including thousands of ancient rock carvings, listed on UNESCO World Heritage Site, mysterious stone men and burial mounds and uncommon nomadic cultures of Kazakh and Tuva people. </p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Golden_eagle_festival_altai_mountain_mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>There are also beautiful hidden lakes Khoton and Khurgan, worshipped Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain, crystal clear rivers and rare wildlife.</p> <p>Travel Mongolia and take a trip to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/western" target="_blank">western Mongolia </a>can be a great adventure. If you take a trip to Mongolia you should not miss this amazing cultural, historical and natural rich National Park. </p> <p>Here are the ten reasons to visit Altai Tavan Bogd National Park of Mongolia. </p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>1.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Mongolian Altai Mountains </strong></span></h3> <p> </p> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Altai_tavan_bogd_morning.jpg" /></p> <p> Mongolian Altai is the largest mountain system in Mongolia. Beginning in the mountain group of Tavan Bogd /5 saints/, one of the elevated parts of the country, it stretches south-east and consists of a number of ridges close to each other and average altitude of the ridges is 3,000-3,500meters.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/altai_mountains_mongolia_western_site.jpg" /></p> <p>The highest point is Mt.Khuiten/4374m/ means “cold” and another peak is Nairamdal means friendship, where Russian, Chinese and Mongolian borders meet. Other peaks are Malchin/Herder/, Burged/Eagle/ and Ulgii/ Land/. Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is the highest and remotest park of Mongolia, established in 1996 and covers 6,362 square kilometers.</p> <div> </div> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>2.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Largest lakes in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park</strong></span></h3> <p> </p> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains Khoton khurgan lakes" src="/uploads/Lakes in western Mongolia-Khoto Lake.jpg" /></p> <p>Altai Tavan Bogd National Park contains numerous beautiful lakes. The largest Lakes are <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/khoton-lake" target="_blank">Khoton</a>, <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/khurgan-lake" target="_blank">Khurgan</a> and Dayan. Khoton and Khurgan Lakes are connected with wide channel and surrounded by snow caped mountains and beautiful scenery.</p> <div> </div> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains Khoton_khurgan lakes" src="/uploads/lakes in Altai Tavan Bogd NP.jpg" /></p> <p>There is an island covered by woods in the middle of Khoton Lake and the lake is also source of Khovd River which drains the Altai Mountain. These two lakes are home to several species of fishes, some of them are only in western Mongolian basin. Also, many local nomads live around the lakes where you can visit and experience their culture.</p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>3.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Glaciers of the Park </strong></span></h3> <p> </p> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Altai_Mountain_potanin-glacier.jpg" /></p> <p>There are more than 10 glaciers in Altai Tavan Bogd Mountains and 3 of them can be seen when you are heading to the park. The largest glacier is Potanin, 14km long and named Grigory Potanin, Russian explorer who first discovered this glacier. Potanin Glacier is decreasing in size in last years as other glaciers around the world. You can hike on the glacier with experienced local guide and take a hike and enjoy the beautiful peaceful scenery. </p> <h3> </h3> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>4.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Rock carvings of Mongolian Altai Mountains </strong></span></h3> <p> </p> <div><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Rock carvings Mongolia.jpg" /></div> <p>The most complete and best preserved visual record of human prehistoric representation is existing in Mongolian Altai Mountains, inscribed on UNESCO Heritage Sites as <strong><a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1382" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">“The Petroglyphic Complex of the Mongolian Altai”.</span></a></strong></p> <div> </div> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd shiveet_khairkhan Mountain.jpg" /></p> <p>About 10,000 petroglyphs and number of ancient human statues/stone man/ are close to <strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/UNESCO's-newest-World-Heritage-Sites-Petroglyphs-Complexes-of-the-Mongolian-Altai-Mongolia." target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain</span></a><span style="color:#800000;"> </span></strong>which show us the thousands years of ancient tribal history and culture dated back from Neolith to Bronze age and the meaning and expressiveness of this rock art might be transition from ancient hunters, warriors and societies to livestock breeding and the beginning of the classic nomadism in Mongolia.</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-tour-mongolia" target="_blank"><img alt="sagsai golden eagle festival mongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai-Golden-Eagle-Festival-Tour-Mongolia-By-Ayan-Travel.jpg" /></a></p> <div> </div> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>5.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Standing rocks and stone men are also popular </strong></span></h3> <p> </p> <div><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/9.Archeological sites in western Mongolia.jpg" /></div> <p> </p> <p>There are about 700 standing rock and stone men exist in the world and more than 500 of them are located in Mongolia. Near the Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain, there is a complex of Turkic stone men dating back to 6-8th century.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Standing Rocks in Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>6.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Visit Kazakh and Tuva Nomads in the park</strong></span></h3> <p>Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is located in ethnically diverse region of western Mongolia. Kazakh, Tuva and Uriankhai people have been living here for thousands of years and still keeping their nomadic heritages and lifestyle. Their culture and religion are diverse too.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Visit_kazakh family in Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p>Tuva people have worshipped Shiveet Khairkhan Moutnain since they had settled in Mongolian Altai and it means that they protect this region including its wildlife and historical/cultural heritage sites for hundreds of years which gives us the chance for discovering our ancestors’ way of living and beautiful wild nature. </p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Visit kazakh family in Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p>Don’t miss to visit in Kazakh family, their hospitality is amazing like other Mongolian nomads.Kazakh people believe in some strange sayings that “the family cries and they might be unlucky when guests not to visit their home” so Kazakh family offer their last meals to their guests, even they don’t have any food for them. Every Kazakh family owns Dombor-the national musical instruments and the <strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/golden-eagle-the-hunter-bird-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">golden eagles for prey</span></a></strong>. You can experience their unique culture, lifestyle and amazing hospitality. </p> <div> </div> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>7.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Eagle Hunters and Golden Eagle Festival </strong></span></h3> <p> </p> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains eagle hunter" src="/uploads/Kazakh Eagle hunter Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p>Altai Tavan Bogd national Park is home to golden eagles. Hunting with golden eagles is one of the most important traditions of Mongolian Kazakhs. They train their eagles at its young age and hunt with eagles in winters. In the beginning of October, in Bayan-Ulgii province,<strong><span style="color:#800000;"><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/why-you-should-visit-sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-in-mongolia" target="_blank"> </a>T</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-golden-eagle-festival-and-eagle-hunters" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">he Golden Eagle Festival</span></a><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/why-you-should-visit-sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> </span></a></strong>is held for promoting Kazakh’s ancient tradition to their next generation and to the world. On this fascinating festival, you will see and enjoy uncommon cultural activities and have great opportunity to take stunning photos.</p> <p>Here you can enjoy the <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/incredible-photos-from-spring-golden-eagle-festival" target="_blank">most impressive golden eagle and eagle hunters' photos</a> by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Ch.BatzayaPhotography/" target="_blank">Batzaya Photography</a>. </p> <div> </div> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>8.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Fauna of the Altai Mountain National Park of Mongolia</strong></span></h3> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Snow-Leopard-In-Mongolia-Photography-By-Batzaya-Choijiljav.jpg" /></p> <p>The National Park is habitat of large mammals, including, red deer, brown bears, gray wolves foxes and marmots. Endangered snow lynx, <strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photography-of-snow-leopards-in-mongolias-wild-west" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Snow Leopard,</span></a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/wildlife-photography-discover-mongolian-wild-side" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Argali wild sheep </span></a></strong>and impressive birds, golden eagles, Eurasian eagle owl, snowcock, and several species of falcons. Also, thousands of migratory birds, pass through in spring and fall, including Eurasian spoonbill, relict, and <strong><a href="https://www.birdmongolia.com/bird-blog/bird-mongolia-shows-life-of-siberian-cranes-in-photos" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">6 species of crane</span></a></strong>, gull and Black Kite hawk. Mongolian Altai is one of the best destination for fishers, Potanin Osman, Mongolian Grayling, found only in western Mongolia and other several species of fish are famous Taimen, Lenok Trout are in the rivers and lakes of the park. </p> <div> </div> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>9.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Flora of the National Park </strong></span></h3> <p> </p> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Flora of Altai Tavan Bogd NP.jpg" /></p> <p>Mongolian Altai Mountain the eco region is the habitant of many endemic and endangered species of plants including, Rhodiola rosea Juniperus communis and Altai onion /Allum Altaicum pell/ some of them are used for medicine and food by locals. Half of the flora of Siberia is found to be here. Generally the flora of the park has poorly studied so it is great destination to scientists.</p> <div> </div> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>10.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Western Mongolia - Outdoor Activities and Photographic Destination</strong></span></h3> <p> </p> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Kazakh Nomads in Western Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p>Mongolia is a true destination of photography and outdoor adventures. If you are a photographer looking for new, exotic place to photograph, then Mongolian Altai Mountain is the right destination for you. Check out<strong><span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photo-spots-in-western-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">the best photo spots in western region of Mongolia</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">.</span></strong> You can hike, climb, trek, camp and horseride are popular activities in this awe inspiring region. Landscapes are diverse too, including desert steppe, dense forests, peaceful meadows, crystal clear lakes, Mountain Rivers and glacier and snow caped mountain adventures await you.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/western mongolia trip.jpg" /></p> <p> You can trek anywhere in the park and most people hike or ride horses and camels. It is good way to explore surrounding area of the park. Riding and package carrying horses and camels can be rented through both local tour operators and families. Fishing inside the park is great with 5 species of fish, some of them are only found in the Western Mongolian Basin. The lakes and rivers contain Taimen, Lenok Trout, Osman, Grayling, and Pike. Fly fishing during the summer is attracts sportsmen from all over the world and ice fishing is popular among locals during the winter. Fishing inside the park is permitted from June 15 to April 15.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Climbing Altai Mountains of Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/stunning-photos-of-mongolian-altai-mountains" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Climb the highest peaks of Mongolia</span></a></strong>. To climb the Khuiten Peak needs world class skills and climb the Malchin peak is easier, so you have opportunity to enjoy the view from the roof of Mongolia.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/riding tour in Altai Mountains of Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p>Horseback riding is one of the best way to explore deep in this large park. Riding through the diverse landscapes like locals and visit the highlighted sites of the park. There are more adventures await you which could not be expressed by the words. Ayan Travel (<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com" target="_blank">toursmongolia.com</a>) the local adventure tour operator arranges all kind of tours to the park. Just come and experience! </p> <p> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'ten-reasons-to-visit-mongolian-altai-mountains1.jpg', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => 'ten-reasons-to-visit-mongolian-altai-mountains1', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'created' => '2017-07-04 00:00:00', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ), (int) 2 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => 'Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival in Mongolia', 'slug' => 'why-you-should-visit-sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-in-mongolia', 'body' => '<p>Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival is held annually in western Mongolia and is a 2-day festival that annually runs 17 to 18th of September, co-organized by eagle hunters, local officials, and Mongolian tour operator company Ayan Travel.<font color="#37474f" face="Roboto Mono, monospace"><span style="font-size: 14px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);"> </span></font>The festival covers with Kazakh cultural activities, eagle hunting competitions, meeting ups with famous eagle hunters, and special photographic workshops in majestic Altai Mountain ranges at the pleasant time of the year. This year the festival will be held between 2024-09-17 and 2024-09-18 in Sagsai Village, Bayan-Ulgii Province, West Mongolia. Here are the top ten reasons why you should visit the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival.</p> <h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>1. Golden Eagle Festival Is Getting the World’s Most Trendy Event</strong></span></span></h2> <p>According to world-class publications, there are some new words started to be seen The Golden Eagle Festival, Eagle Hunting in Mongolia, Kazakh Eagle Hunters, Ancient Tradition Is Still Alive in Mongolia …etc. That is true, appreciate journalists from around the world to promote this incredible human culture which nestles in the remote Altai mountains in Mongolia.</p> <p><img alt="sagsai-eagle-festival" src="/uploads/sagsai-eagle-hunters-mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p>Since the soul-touching Film made about wonderful teenage eagle huntress Aisholpan, the hidden tradition of eagle hunting has been captured the world’s attention. She has been practiced eagle hunting with her father. In 2014, she participated the eagle hunting competition against the adult, experienced eagle hunters during the annual Golden Eagle Festival in Mongolia. So the film, the destination, the young generation, and the tradition of eagle hunting is all about the epic story of human culture and nature which truly steal your heart and can be the reason you should visit the Golden Eagle Festival in Mongolia.</p> <p><img alt="sagsai eagle festival mongolia opening parade" src="/uploads/sagsai-festival-mongolia-opening-parade.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px; " /></p> <p><img alt="the eagle huntress aisholpan" src="/uploads/aisholpan.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p> <p style="clear: both"> </p> <h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>2. Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival Offers Chance To Know About Kazakh Culture </strong></span></span></h2> <p>Once you decided to travel to west Mongolia, especially visit eagle hunters, one of the most important things to do is experiencing the nomadic lifestyle of the local people and Kazakh culture. </p> <p><img alt="nomadic migration at sagsai" src="/uploads/sagsai-festival-culture-day-nomadic-migration.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>On the first day</strong> of the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival you will totally immerse yourself into the authentic Kazakh culture by visiting hunters’ families, the most hospitable people on earth, following nomadic migration, learning their customs, experiencing in ger/yurt assembling, tasting local cuisine.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-Mongolia-by-Ayan-Travel.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="eagle-hunter-family" src="/uploads/sagsai-festival-mongolia-visit-kazakh-family.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px; " /></p> <p><img alt="eagle-hunter-family-in-west-mongolia" src="/uploads/sagsai-festiva-visit-kazakh-family.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p> <p style="clear: both"> </p> <p>All visitors are invited to have warm talks with popular hunters, listening to epic stories, and speeches in the afternoon. As it is a cultural event, folk music performance is included in the program, the perfect chance to see them in their national embroidered costumes.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Sagsai_Eagle_festival_concert.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p> <p><img alt="kazakh folk performance" src="/uploads/Eagle_festival_folk_performance.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p> <p style="clear: both"> </p> <h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>3. Explore The World Of Eagle Hunting During The Festival </strong></span></span></h2> <p>Hunting with eagles has been practiced by Kazakh and Kyrgyz people for thousands of years in central Asia. Today in Mongolia, this is still living among the Kazakhs in its ancient form.</p> <p><img alt="eagle-hunters-sagsai-festival" src="/uploads/eagle-hunitng-mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p>The giant golden eagle soaring over the prey, and the hunter or Berkutchi /eagle hunter I Kazakh language/ calling his eagle while galloping on horseback to the prey, the hunter eagle swooping down and landed on the prey hand with her full speed.</p> <p><img alt="hunitng-with-eagles-in-mongolia" src="/uploads/The-Eagle-Hunting-in-Mongolia-sagsai.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="eagle-prey" src="/uploads/hunting-eagle-prey.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p> <p><img alt="the golden eagle" src="/uploads/hunting-eagles-prey.jpg" style=" float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px; " /></p> <p style="clear: both"> </p> <p>This is the most amazing moment to show us how the eagle and the man have built a special, spiritual relationship during their training period. It is said that there are five methods of hunting with eagles used among Kazakh falconry. You will learn all about the eagle hunting, its traditions and see thrilling competitions on the second day of the festival.</p> <p><img alt="eagle hunter at sagsai eagle festival" src="/uploads/Eagle-Hunter-in-Mongolia-Sagsai.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="tug of war at eagle festival" src="/uploads/eagle-hunting-festoval-competition.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px; " /></p> <p><img alt="kuk-bar at eagle festival" src="/uploads/eagle-festival-kuk-bar.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p> <p style="clear: both"> </p> <h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>4. Photography Workshops At Sagsai Eagle Festival</strong></span></span></h2> <p>We are helping our clients to “Be the eye to the world”, the words make us motivated as a photo tour organizing team. The 2-day festival is dedicated to all levels of photographers and filmmakers. The Golden Eagle Festival is so photogenic and very rich in unique objects to capture.</p> <p><img alt="photography tour to sagsai festival" src="/uploads/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-mongolia-photography-workshops.jpg" /></p> <p>The hunter eagles, elegantly geared horses, traditionally embroidery dressed locals, festival parade, thrilling games on horseback, cultural ceremonies, performances, eagle hunting actions, ethnic portraits, and natural beauties are all in front of you. </p> <p><img alt="portrait photography at sagsai eagle festival" src="/uploads/eagle-hunter-portrait.jpg" /></p> <p>Special photo sessions are included in the program and if you need more professional service please just tell us and let us make your lens be the eye to the world. Photography workshops are held by talented, professional photographer Batzaya Choijiljav, who has been arranging and taking photographic adventures throughout Mongolia for more than a decade.</p> <h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>5. Why Sagsai Is An Ideal Place For The Eagle Festival</strong></span></span></h2> <p>Sagsai soum, or village is a perfect habitat of giant eagles, wildlife, and nomadic people. The most eagle hunters of west Mongolia, are living in this small village, so we can call this place as a Hot Spot of Eagle Hunting Tradition in Mongolia. The Eagle Festival takes place in 35km from the Ulgii town, in a convenient area of Sagsai (river) valley surrounded with magnificent mountain backdrops. Special thanks to the local officials of Sagsai village for the cooperation with organizing the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival and it helps us to make our festival more local and tourism-friendly and well-organized.</p> <p><img alt="sagsai-is-ideal-place-for-eagle-hunting-festival" src="/uploads/Sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-location.jpg" /></p> <h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>6. September Is Pleasant Time For Travelling To Eagle Hunters In Mongolia</strong></span></span></h2> <p>When nature turns into its most beautiful color, September is considered to be a suitable period to travel in Mongolia. The temperature is milder than October and a bit cooler than warm August. Pleasant days are good for festive attenders, and the clear nights are perfect to shoot night sky photography. It is also an important period for the eagle training to prepare them for winter hunting. So September is the best time to travel to the eagle hunting festival in Mongolia.</p> <h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>7. Not Too Touristy Festival of Mongolia Gives Us Great Freedom</strong></span></span></h2> <p>If you are a crowd escaper, creative artist, or passionate photographer and need to produce eye-catching works during your travels, or need to have uncommon images of the eagle festival then Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival is the right attraction for you. All the participants are so pleasant to allow us to meet, to have an interview, and to photograph them, the competitions take place right in front of you, so just focus on your passionate subjects.</p> <h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>8. Other Activities Around The Sagsai Festival</strong></span></span></h2> <p>As it is festive, the trade fair, souvenir stands, coffee corner, night events other services, or activities are available during the festival. Tourists are invited to attend our special arranged activities, which would be a surprise for now. </p> <p><img alt="sagsai festival" src="/uploads/sagsai-eagle-festival-trade-fair.jpg" style=" float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p> <p><img alt="eagle festival in sagsai" src="/uploads/sagsai-eagle-festival-other-activities.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p> <p style="clear: both"> </p> <h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>9. Contribution To Local People’s Livelihood of Altai Region</strong></span></span></h2> <p>The contribution of tourism towards improving the livelihoods of local people in the remote Altai region of Mongolia. As an organizer of the festival, we have made some economic and social contribution to the local people, especially for young kids. For our clients, this is not the only contribution to the local hunters’ livelihood but also to educate, to inspire international audiences to promote this exotic heritage through their lenses. Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival offers some special sessions for your project if you would like to create outstanding impacts on the society.</p> <p><img alt="contribute to local people at sagsai festival" src="/uploads/contribution-to-eagle-hunters.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p> <p><img alt="contribution to local society at sagsai" src="/uploads/contribute-local-people-at-sagsai-festival.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p> <p style="clear: both"> </p> <h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>10. Ayan Travel Experienced Travel Company In Mongolia</strong></span></span></h2> <p>For the last decade, we have been successfully arranging adventure, event-based, and photography tours throughout Mongolia, under the lead of Batzaya Choijiljav, the active traveler, talented photographer, and verified photo contributor to the world-class agencies. Based on our previous travel experiences, we organize Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival with the help of local eagle hunters, official places of Mongolian tourism organizations, and our valuable partners and clients. </p> <p><img alt="ayan travel team at sagsai festival" src="/uploads/Ayan_travel_group_at_eagle_festival.jpg" /></p> <p>For the basic tour operating services, such as meals, accommodation, transportation, travel, photography gear organizing, and keeping all visitors' safety, are arranged by our travel specialists and local partners. Our well-experienced tour guides, photography crew are here to make your trip wonderful. The Team at Ayan Travel try our best to make your trip successfully completed.</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">A Picture Says A Thousand Words, But A Video Shows A Thousand Pictures.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">The atmosphere of <strong>Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival </strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uEsnklHGwko" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M8ZWRegCSxo?start=10" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Here we suggest<span style="color:#024748;"> </span><u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-tour-mongolia"><span style="color:#0099ff;">Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival Tour 2024</span></a><font color="#800000">. </font></u></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'Sagsai_festival_blog_picture.png', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => 'Sagsai_festival_blog_picture', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'created' => '2020-01-14 00:00:00', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ) ) $usefulBlogs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => '2 Weeks in Mongolia - What To Do?', 'slug' => '2-weeks-in-mongolia-what-to-do', 'body' => '<h2>Our recommendation for a two week Mongolia itinerary</h2> <p>Are you looking for recommendation for Travel Mongolia? Are you asking for someone’s help or suggestions right now? Haven't got much time but you want to take a Mongolia trip? <br /> You'll get a different answer from anyone you ask about the must-sees and must-dos in Mongolia tour. So it can be tough to make sure you get the most from your tour Mongolia so we've pooled our knowledge and put together the ultimate 2-week Mongolia trip. However, we share some of our tours to put into perspective how you need to go about planning a trip to Mongolia with just two weeks at your disposal. That way you’ll get a better feel for a place and get to know the best things to do while your visits Mongolia. Understand that you will never have time to see EVERYTHING. And be okay with it.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="2 weeks tour in Mongolia" src="/uploads/2 week in Mongolia trip.jpg" /></p> <p><em>Spending your time in Mongolia for two weeks...</em></p> <h2><br /> How should I spend 2 weeks in Mongolia?</h2> <p>For all tour in Mongolia, experiencing in nomadic life is of utmost importance if you want explore real culture and adventure travel. In Mongolia it means you’ll spend less time getting inside and more time exploring unchanged and untouched of wildlife and tradition and culture of nomadic herders, also wandering ancient history sites and enjoying natural beauty that make Mongolia world-famous. <br /> Trip from Ulaanbaatar to the countryside, be prepared to experience a wide range of vibes and experiences. We wouldn’t go from the west to east and back. That’s the mentality you have to have with travelling in Mongolia. You can choose your Mongolia tour destinations. Travel Mongolia within 2 week is not enough, not long time, however we recommend you the perfect 2 weeks tour in Mongolia with us.<br /> If you’re a<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/tips-for-the-first-time-travelers-in-mongolia" target="_blank"> first-time visitor to Mongolia,</a> you need to put some thought into your Mongolia travel planning. Moreover highlight of your 2 week Mongolia is<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/the-top-5-must-see-events-in-mongolia" target="_blank"> festivals and events</a> of the regions, which attracts lots of interests, you decide to travel.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Naadam festival opening ceremony " src="/uploads/Naadam openning ceremony.jpg" /></p> <p><em> Naadam Festival - National Holiday of Mongolia. Opening ceremony in the central stadium of Ulaanbaatar city. </em></p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:#B22222;">The Perfect 14 Day Mongolia Itinerary </span></span></h2> <h3><strong>Ulaanbaatar Day 1-2</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">Your tour will start from UB, capital city of Mongolia. It’s a heck of an introduction to the country though, so prepare yourself.<br /> So, what to do in Ulaanbaatar? Well, A lot! <br /> At the top of your travel list should be Gandan Monastery and the Bogd Khaan Museum. This is the number one religious sights of Mongolia, and for good reason. Gandan Monastery, which houses the Migijid Janraisag statue with 26.5 meter high which is tallest indoor statue in the world, is generally regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in the country.<br /> There are many more temples, monasteries and museums in Ulaanbaatar, so you won’t be short of temples and Buddha statues. <br /> Some notable highlights include Zaisan Square (Soviet Union Memorial) and you can walk 300 meters on staircase with more than 600 steps and reach the Memorial and also view UB city from top of the mountain.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Mongolia ulaanbaatar " src="/uploads/Ulaanbaatar_city.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> And, of course, there’s more to Ulaanbaatar than monasteries. Ulaanbaatar has fantastic nightlife and shopping, with some of the best restaurants and bars in city. <br /> Another attraction in UB city is the Chinggis square –heart of the city, large colonnade monument of Chinggis khaan, Ogedei, Khubilai khan dominates the square’s north side directly in front of government palace.<br /> Other than that, our advice for UB is to spend some time getting acclimatized, experiencing culture of the people, wandering Ger-streets, checking out the traditional music concerts, and immersing yourself in night life of the city.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Mongolian capital city Ulaanbaatar" src="/uploads/Ulaanbaatar_capital_city.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Sukhbaatar Square in the center of Ulaanbaatar city </em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Gobi Desert and ancient capital Karakorum Day 3-7</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-gobi-through-the-lens-of-photographer" target="_blank">Travel to Gobi desert Mongolia</a> start by flight to Dalanzadgad and drive to Yol Valley and explore Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National park. Then you will go to Khongor Sand Dunes and recommend you sand skating, the most famous and touristy section of the Gobi desert.<br /> Next stops will be Bayanzag –cemetery of dinosaurs and Ongi Monastery. This mysterious desert offers you to explore prehistoric sites such as dinosaur fossils and ancient sea bed remains. Experience nomadic lifestyle, meet local people, try camel riding, hike on sand dunes, take stunning pictures and collect beautiful memory while you are travelling.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Gobi desert tours mongolia" src="/uploads/hongor_sand_dune.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> After that you will head to Orkhon Waterfall. Full check out most important travel destinations including Ruins of Chinggis Khan‘s ancient capital Karakorum and the first established monastery of Mongolia-Erdene-zuu and many more and its Museum and Tuvkhun Monastery. It is one of the most important cultural regions in the world and was recognized by the UNESCO world heritage and Turkic exploring. Combinations of natural beauty and historical sites are wonderful out there in province of Arkhangai.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Erdenezuu monastery Mongolia" src="/uploads/erdenezuu_monastery1.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Khovsgol Lake Day 8-12</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">Next main Mongolia tour attraction heads from <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/provinces/arkhangai" target="_blank">Arkhangai</a> to Khuvsgul lake. There you’ll find the camp houses on shore of fresh water lake of Khuvsgul, where many foreigners base themselves long term thanks to the nice view, mysterious reindeer herder‘s way of living and ancient shaman rituals. There’s a fantastic exploring of untouched life of reindeer herders, arguably the most mysterious ethnic group in the world, a gorgeous Taiga nature beauty on the shore of lake, and it is national park of Khuvsgul. <br /> Northern part of Mongolia is the land of <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/I-Documented-Mongolia%E2%80%99s-Mystical-Tsaatan-Reindeer-People" target="_blank">Tsaatan people</a>, reindeer herders and beautiful Khuvsgul Lake National Park. Visit Tsaatan minority of Mongolia, experience their primitive life style, meet authentic shamans to get knowledge of them and ride reindeer through the Taiga.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Khovsgol lake Mongolia" src="/uploads/Khovsgol_lake.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Khovsgol lake and darkhad valley" src="/uploads/darkhad_valley.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <h3><br /> <strong> Ending your 2 week Itinerary Day 13-14</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">Back in UB.<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/popular-weekend-trips-around-ulaanbaatar" target="_blank"> Experiencing the best tour attractions near UB</a> – enjoying Chinggis Khaan Equestrian statue near UB city and where it has historical statues and museums. Shopping and cultural performance and have some free day for yourself.<br /> Transfer to the Airport and Departure.<br /> What are your thoughts on this itinerary or do you have any questions about it? <br /> I’d LOVE to hear if you use this itinerary on your visit!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="font-size:28px;">Need a longer Itinerary? Consider Mongolian Travel Destinations </span></h2> <p style="text-align: justify;">In case the above 2 week Mongolia travel itinerary doesn’t check all your boxes, or you were looking for a longer itinerary (or you just want to try and pack more in!), here are some more of our Mongolia travel destinations for you to think about adding to your itinerary.</p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>2 week trip to Western Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3> <p><u>Why western Mongolia?</u></p> <p>Because it is homeland of Eagle hunters and Khazakhs and also includes thousands of ancient rock carvings which is listed on UNESCO World heritage site and also Mongolian Altai mountains.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Must see places</u> –Mongolian Altai Mountains, Altai Tavan Bogd national park, ancient rock carvings, Mysterious stone men and burial mounds, Golden eagle festival and Mongolian Kazakhs.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Things to do</u> – reaching western part of the nation, climbing the mountain, trekking, sightseeing ,walking and photographing in national park, horse riding, visiting local nomadic families, seeing and experiencing eagle hunters and exploring local towns.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>How to get there </u>– domestic flight, off road minivan or jeep and horse.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Altai mountains " src="/uploads/Altai_mountain_tuva_family.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Eagle hunting tour in Altai Mountain Mongolia" src="/uploads/Altai_mountain_eagle hunting.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/adventures-in-altai-tavan-bogd-mountains-tour" target="_blank">Adventures in Altai Tavan bogd Mountain tour</a></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/golden-eagle-festival-mongol-altai-mountains-photographic-expedition" target="_blank">Golden Eagle Festival and Mongol Altai Mountains Photographic Expedition</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Related Articles and Topics</strong></p> <p>- <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/western" target="_blank">Mongolian travel destination, Western Mongolia</a> </p> <p>- <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/10-reasons-to-visit-mongolian-altai-mountains" target="_blank">10 Reasons to visit Mongolian Atai Mountains</a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>2 week trip in Central Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3> <p><u>Why central Mongolia?</u></p> <p>Because it is one of the most important cultural regions in the world and was recognized by the UNESCO world heritage and Turkic exploring. Combinations of natural beauty and historical sites are wonderful out there. There you can have chance to see wild animals such as Takhi-wild horse, Argalin wild sheep, Red deer, Siberian marmot and many species of birds and more.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Must see places</u> – Khustai national park, Kharkhorin, Erdenezuu monastery, Tsenkher hot spa, Khorgiin Togoo volcano and Terkhiin tsagaan lake, Tuvkhun monastery, Orkhon waterfall, Manzushir monastery, Gorkhi-Terelj national park, Ugii lake, Orkhon valley,Khuisiin naiman nuur,Chuluut river valley, Tsonjinboldog,Khugnu-Tarni national park,Shankh monastery, Taikhar rock, Choir town, Suvraga khairkhan mountain,13<sup>th</sup> century complex and Tsetserleg town Arkhangai province.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Things to do </u>–horse trekking, visit historical sites and national parks, monasteries, fishing, climbing and many more</p> <p> </p> <p><u>How to get there –</u> offroad minivan or jeep for your choice</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Central Mongolia Tours" src="/uploads/Central_mongolian_Kharkhorin.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia bird watching" src="/uploads/Central_mongolia_birds.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Live with mongolian nomads" src="/uploads/Central_mongolia_Family.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/horse-riding-in-legendary-orkhon-valley-tour" target="_blank">Horse riding in legendary Orkhon valley Tour</a></p> <p> -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/gobi-desert-and-orkhon-valley-tour" target="_blank"> Gobi desert-Orkhon valley tour</a></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/fishing-in-central-mongolia-tour" target="_blank">Fishing in Central Mongolia tour</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Related News and Topics</strong></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/central" target="_blank"> Mongolian travel destinations, Central Mongolia</a></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photo-spots-of-central-mongolia" target="_blank">Best Photo spots of Central Mongolia</a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>2 week trip in Eastern Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3> <p><u>Why Eastern Mongolia?</u></p> <p>Because it is birthplace of Chinggis Khan, man of the millennium and untouched and unexplored destination of Eastern Mongolia. In the east, there are many small lakes attracted by birds. There are also sand dunes of Gobi in Sukhbaatar province.</p> <p>There you can</p> <p><u>Must see places </u>–Burkhan Khaldun Mountain,Gun galuut nature reserve ,Baldan Bereeven Monastery, Khangal lake, Uglugch wall, Airag ord, Altan Ovoo, Shiliin Bogd Volcano, Taliin agui, Menen steppe-Eastern Mongolian steppe, Blue lake, Khar lake, Dariganga tribe, Khurgiin Khundii</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Things to do </u>– Visiting Chinggis Khaan’s birth land, Natural parks and more, bird watching, hiking on sand dunes, horse riding, fishing, exploring tradition of nomadic life of Eastern Mongolia, especially Dariganga ethnic tribe and driving through Menen steppe.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>How to get there –</u> offroad minivan or jeep</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Eastern Mongolia tour" src="/uploads/eastern_mongolia_nomadic_life.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Eastern mongolia horse riding tour" src="/uploads/eastern_mongolia_horses.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p> <p> -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/eastern-mongolia-tour" target="_blank"> Eastern Mongolia tour</a></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/discovering-homeland-of-chinggis-khaan-tour" target="_blank">Discovering Homeland of Chinggis Khaan tour</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Related News and Articles</strong> </p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/eastern" target="_blank">Mongolian travel destinations, Eastern Mongolia</a></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/activities-and-things-to-do-in-eastern-mongolia" target="_blank">Activities and Things to Do in Eastern Mongolia</a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>2 week trip in Southern Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3> <p><u>Why southern Mongolia?</u></p> <p>Because it is home to Dinosaur fossils and exploring ancient sea bed remains and mysterious Mongolian Gobi desert. There are rare thrives such as Mongolian bactrial camel, Mongolian antelope, Black tailed gazelle, Argal wild sheep ,Ibex ,Snow leapord and many more.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Must see places</u> – Ikh gazriin chulu, Zorgol Khairkhan, Baga gazriin chuluu, Gobi desert, Yol valley, Gobi gurvan saikhan national park, Bayan Zag, Khermen tsav, Ongi monastery, Khongor sand dune, Ikh Bogd Mountain, Orog Lake, Shargalzuut hot spa, Sainshand city and Dalanzadgad</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Things to do there</u>- experiencing famous Mongolian Gobi desert, camel riding through , taking pictures, sightseeing and hiking on wonderful creation of sand dunes and national parks in Gobi.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>How to get there</u>- by domestic flight, off road minivan or jeep</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Southern Mongolia" src="/uploads/Southern_mongolian stepp.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Monasteries Mongolia" src="/uploads/Southern_mongolian_monasteries.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Gobi_desert_mongolia " src="/uploads/Southern_mongolian_desert.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p> <p> -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/caravaning-through-desert-wonders-tour" target="_blank"> Caravanning through Desert Wonders Tour</a></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/classic-mongolia-photography-tour" target="_blank">Classic Mongolia Photography Tour</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Related News</strong> </p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/southern" target="_blank">Mongolian tourist destination, Southern Mongolia</a></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-gobi-through-the-lens-of-photographer" target="_blank">Mongolian Gobi Through the Lens of Photographer</a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>2 week trip in Northern Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3> <p><u>Why northern Mongolia?</u></p> <p>Because it is land of Tsaatan people, reindeer herders and beautiful Khuvsgul lake national park. There you can see many historical sites and burial monuments, many big rivers and lakes and true wild nature.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Must see places</u> –Amarbaysgalant monastery, Khuvsgul lake, Darkhad valley, Uushig Deer stone, Uran togoo volcano,T engis river, Delger rivers, Darkhad tribe, Erdenet city and Darkhan city. The Khubsgul Lake is inhabited by moose, reindeer, argali, Siberian ibex, red deer, many species of bird and fish.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Things to do</u> – trekking mountains, exploring and visiting unique tradition of reindeer herders, their unchanged way of lives,</p> <p> </p> <p><u>How to get there</u> –by domestic flight, off road minivan or jeep.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Khovsgol lake mongolia" src="/uploads/Northern mongolia Khovsgol lake.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 514px;" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Tsaatan people at northern mongolia" src="/uploads/Northern mongolia tsaatan people.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/pioneering-in-khuvsgul-taiga-wilderness-trekking-tour" target="_blank">Pioneering in Khuvsgul Taiga wilderness trekking tour</a></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/photo-tour-to-mystical-reindeer-herders-in-mongolia" target="_blank">Photo Tour to Mystical Reindeer Herders in Mongolia</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Related Topics and News</strong></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/northern" target="_blank"> Mongolian travel destinations, Northern Mongolia</a></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/my-epic-journey-to-taiga-mountains-of-northern-mongolia" target="_blank">My Epic Journey to Taiga Mountains of Northern Mongolia</a></p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Two - Week Mongolia Tour Itinerary</span></span></h2> <p style="text-align: justify;">Many travelers disregard the actual size of Mongolia, and its landscape until they arrive and end up regretting the choices they made in the planning stage and decided to come back travel in Mongolia. So, considering Mongolia is so vast, the problem becomes how to travel in a 2 weeks of time, and where to visit in Mongolia?</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Ayan travel-team of local travel experts organizing discovery and adventure oriented tours for group, incentives and individuals. We offer 2 week trip program that cover best travel places, must see attractions of Mongolia.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">What are you waiting for? Take the next step and get your Mongolia trip planning by Ayan travel. Let Ayan travel team be as your Mongolia Travel guide. We always try provide a chance to encounter authentic nomadic life and adventures activities that Mongolia has to offer proudly.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tailormade" target="_blank">Be directly connect to our tailor made programs if you seek 2 week Mongolia tour with special interest</a>.</strong></p> <p> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'two_weeks_in_mongolia_what_to_do.jpg', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => 'two_weeks_in_mongolia_what_to_do', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'created' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ), (int) 1 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => 'Tips for the First Time Travelers in Mongolia', 'slug' => 'tips-for-the-first-time-travelers-in-mongolia', 'body' => '<p>Are you planning to travel to Mongolia for the first time and searching for the things to know before you visit Mongolia? <br /> Congratulations that you decide and intend to travel to the remotest, density populated, exotic and country of last remaining nomads. This was my dream to visit this beautiful country. In the city, people will allow foreigner a very wide margin, and many Mongolians don’t strictly follow all the rules either. Every province and ethnic groups have different traditions. So it is better to read or ask from your guide and local team. </p> <h2><br /> Here are "The 10 Tips for the First Time Travelers to Mongolia" </h2> <h3><br /> 1. Expectation VS Reality </h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolians are nomads. The main accommodation for tourist is “Ger camp”, the traditional dwelling of the Mongols. I expected that Mongolia is the only country of nomadic people, wide steppes and offers not too many modern comforts for travelers. In facts, for instance, we stayed in tourist ger camp where we could feel good enough comfort. But not all camps are good like that. The felt cover of the Ger dwelling smells naturally during the rainy days. Please try to understand it is their traditional, long-lasting accommodation. I advise you prepare yourself if you travel in Mongolia for a multi-day trip. </p> <p>-<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/where-to-stay-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Where to stay in Mongolia</span></a></p> <h3>2. Mongolian visa process</h3> <p>Do you know about the visa of Mongolia? Check out the visa-free countries <u><a href="http://www.consul.mn/eng/02visae.php" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">here</span></a></u>. If you are not a nationality from visa-free countries it has several options. <br /> First please check whether it has Mongolian embassy or consulate in your country? If yes, please go there and apply for your visa. If no please find the second option. It has a chance to get a visa at the airport. For this option, the tour operator company’s invitation is required. The process will be 2 weeks to 2 months. <br /> Finally, I recommend you to choose your right partner in Mongolia</p> <p>- <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/ultimate-checklist-for-travel-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">10 things you need to </span></a><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/ultimate-checklist-for-travel-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">know-Traveler's</span></a><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/ultimate-checklist-for-travel-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Checklist </span></a></p> <p><img alt="tips for travel mongolia " src="/uploads/how to travel to mongolia.jpg" /></p> <h3>3. Mongolian weather </h3> <p>The climate in Mongolia is unpredictable. The temperature difference between day and night is extreme, especially in the Gobi, the Southern Part of Mongolia. The northern and western part of Mongolia is getting colder from the end of August. So, if you are traveling in shoulder season in Mongolia, pack your warm garments for traveling. </p> <p>- <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-period-to-travel-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Best Time to Visit Mongolia</span></a></p> <p><img alt="mongolia weather " src="/uploads/mongolia weather.jpg" /></p> <h3>4. Meals in Mongolia</h3> <p>Are you vegan, vegetarian or need gluten-free food in Mongolia? Actually, in the city of Mongolia-Ulaanbaatar has restaurants more than 50 countries meals, and ger camps in the countryside can do those kinds of foods according to your special request as soon as you pre-book it. If you choose a tented camping tour this will be quite hard, when you don’t have experienced cook. </p> <p><img alt="what to eat in mongolia " src="/uploads/what to eat in mongolia.jpg" /></p> <h3>5. Rules in the Ger </h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">It is incredible, even you’re not pre-arrangement you can visit nomadic families and they hospitalized you from the bottom of their heart. When you enter the ger never step on the threshold (Bosgo), and watch out your head to butt a lintel or door jamb. <br /> Middle and north side of the ger is an important part of the family. NO garbage, litter is ever thrown into the fire such as onionskin etc. <br /> The left side of the ger is female’s and the right side is man’s side. Northside is a sacred and holy area such as divinity. </p> <p><img alt="mongolian ger photos " src="/uploads/mongolia traditional dwelling.jpg" /></p> <h3>6. Timing in Mongolia</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">Synonymous to “Island time”. It used to have only morning and evening time when Mongolians didn't have a watch. Sunray inside the ger/yurt/ was used both as a sun clock and a calendar. Generally, elders are still using this timing today. People are less aware of time here and locals are the very relaxed attitude about it. Say your time with extra and reserves to your local team. </p> <p><img alt="mongolian ger photos " src="/uploads/ger mongolian yurts.jpg" /></p> <h3>7. Bring cash in the countryside</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">Please prefer Mongolian currency-Tugrik. By the way, during the national holidays, they have 3-5 days of rest and no bank and no currency exchange are working. In this case, it is better to change at the airport. Otherwise, the bank or exchange has a better rate. And Mongolian countryside is cash-based society and ATM in a small town might have no cash even it is the tourist peak season. Also, it has a risk of no electricity in the whole soums or towns, it can happen anytime in any place. No electricity means none of the business goes normally. </p> <h3>8. Small gifts to the children of the countryside</h3> <p>Kids are always curious and bring with you a small gift for children. My advice would be to bring them something they don’t have stationary, books, puzzles, but sweets and toys are just as fine. If you like to take pictures of them, both of the kids and adults appreciate some gifts, to be taken their photos. </p> <p>- <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/what-to-pack-for-a-trip-to-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">What to Pack for Mongolia Trip </span></a></p> <p><img alt="nomads kids mongolia photos " src="/uploads/nomad kids mongolia.jpg" /></p> <h3>9. Tipping for staff</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">First-time travelers always ask about the amount of tips for their local staffs. <br /> Though by definition a tip is never legally required, it is recommended when you are on tour. This is not spoiling the market or running hospitality, it is simply being fair. Tips will vary depending on the length and complexity of the trip, the number of staff on the trip and the number of clients on the trip. Generally, groups like to meet together before the end of the tour to discuss how much they would like to tip each staff member based on their individual trek experience. Tipping in hotels and restaurants is up to the individual, 10% never goes wrong here.</p> <h3>10. Find Mongolian Tour Company</h3> <p>Finally, I advise you to choose a local tour company that offers a reasonable price and good service. So how to find a good local tour operator in Mongolia? Consider your travel purpose, budget and experience of the local company. For me, I searched on the internet and then filtered them by my travel interest. There are similar agencies found on google and I sent email them and then compared their responses, experiences, reliability and specialties. For me, I chose <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">this company</span></a> because I prefer adventure and photography specialist. </p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="travel agency in mongolia " src="/uploads/best travel agency in mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p>I hope this advice may helpful for you and your Mongolia Trip would be great even if you are a first timer in Mongolia. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'tips_for_travel_to_mongolia.jpg', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => 'tips_for_travel_to_mongolia', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'created' => '2018-02-23 00:00:00', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ) ) $latestBlogs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => 'Inveiling the Enchanting Gobi Desert', 'slug' => 'inveiling-the-enchanting-gobi-desert', 'body' => '<p>Welcome to the Mongolian Gobi Desert, a land of awe-inspiring landscapes that stretch across endless horizons. Discover the Mongolian Gobi Desert, a vast landscape of stunning sand dunes, rocky formations, and serene oases. Experience nomadic hospitality in traditional ger camps and witness Mongolian herding rituals. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot rare species like Bactrian camels and wild asses, while history buffs explore dinosaur fossils at the Flaming Cliffs. Adventurers can enjoy camel trekking and off-road drives across diverse terrain. At night, marvel at fiery sunsets and the Milky Way. Throughout the year, from scorching summers to frosty winters, the Gobi showcases its ever-changing beauty. Indulge in traditional Mongolian cuisine amidst this tranquil desert setting and support sustainable tourism initiatives.</p> <h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Exploring the Majestic Landscapes of Mongolia's Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3> <p>Discover Mongolia's Gobi Desert, a vast expanse of ever-changing landscapes where towering sand dunes, some over 200 meters tall, shift gracefully with the wind. Millennia of erosion have sculpted the desert into a canvas of unique geological formations, revealing ancient history in each stratified layer of rock.</p> <p>Its iconic features are rocky outcrops and the dramatic granite peaks of the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains, home to rare wildlife like the snow leopard and endangered Gobi bear. 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At the same time, overhead soar majestic raptors like vultures and eagles, alongside desert-dwelling birds such as the Pallas's sandgrouse, enriching the region's biodiversity. Among its enigmatic residents is the rare Gobi Bear, "Mazaalai," uniquely adapted to endure extreme temperatures and scarce water, highlighting the desert's allure for wildlife enthusiasts and researchers alike.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Gobi_argali_sheep_wildlife_mongolia.png" /></p> <h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Legends and Mongolia's Rich Cultural <strong>Heritage</strong></strong></span></h3> <div> <p>The nomadic herding culture of Mongolia's Gobi Desert is rich with traditions deeply tied to the land. Nomads primarily herd sheep, goats, horses, camels, and yaks, moving seasonally in search of pasture and water. Traditional ger camps, circular tents made of wood, felt, and canvas, serve as their homes, providing winter warmth and summer ventilation. Hospitality is central, with visitors welcomed warmly and offered traditional dairy products like airag, suutei tsai, and aaruul. Meals shared with nomadic families feature hearty dishes such as buuz, khuushuur, and various mutton dishes. Interacting with local herders offers insights into their daily lives, including tasks like milking animals and preparing for seasonal migrations, showcasing their deep knowledge of the Gobi's natural resources and survival skills.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Visit_mongolian_family.jpg" /></p> </div> <h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Echoes of Antiquity</strong></span></h3> <p>Step into the Mongolian Gobi Desert, a land steeped in archaeological wonders that reveal millennia of human history. This rugged landscape offers profound insights into ancient civilizations that thrived amidst its harsh yet captivating terrain. At the Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), renowned for their dinosaur fossils, paleontological expeditions have uncovered a wealth of skeletons, eggs, and other relics dating back millions of years. These discoveries illuminate the evolution and behavior of dinosaurs, offering a glimpse into a prehistoric world that once inhabited this ancient realm. Delve into the Gobi's archaeological marvels and embark on a journey through time, where each fossil unearthed tells a compelling story of our planet's past.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Mongolian_dinosaures.png" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/MOngolian_gobi_flames.jpg" /></p> <h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Thrilling Pursuits in Mongolia's Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3> <p>Embark on an unforgettable journey into Mongolia's Gobi Desert, where adventure awaits at every turn. Whether trekking atop camels across towering sand dunes, hiking to discover hidden oases, or experiencing the adrenaline rush of off-road desert driving, you'll immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of experiences blending excitement, exploration, and the raw beauty of nature.</p> <p style="margin-left:36pt;">1. Camel Trekking: Ride atop camels along ancient routes through shifting sand dunes, experiencing history and culture intertwined with the desert landscape.</p> <p style="margin-left:36pt;">2. Hiking to Hidden Oases: Explore rugged terrain to uncover lush green paradises hidden within the desert, offering tranquility and life-giving waters.</p> <p style="margin-left:36pt;">3. Off-Road Desert Driving: Navigate challenging sand dunes and rugged landscapes in 4x4 vehicles for an exhilarating adventure that connects you deeply with the untamed wilderness.</p> <p>In the Gobi Desert, adventure beckons from every horizon, promising unforgettable moments and a profound connection with one of the world's most awe-inspiring landscapes.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Gobi_camel_riding_sand_dune.png" /></p> <h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Celestial Symphony</strong></span></h3> <p>Step into Mongolia's Gobi Desert, where each evening paints a natural masterpiece. Breathtaking sunsets streak the sky with crimson, orange, and gold, casting reflections across tranquil waters or rugged landscapes. As twilight deepens, city lights fade, revealing a pristine night sky ablaze with stars.</p> <p>Far from urban glare, the Gobi Desert is a sanctuary for celestial enthusiasts. Constellations emerge in full glory, captivating stargazers and astrophotographers alike. It's a chance to witness the universe in its purest form, where each twinkling light tells a story of cosmic wonder and endless possibilities.</p> <p>Experience the spectacle of sunset and night skies in the Gobi Desert, where nature's beauty unfolds and the stars above invite contemplation of the cosmos. Here, you can stay in a "millions of stars" hotel, far from the typical luxury, yet offering an unparalleled connection with the natural world. </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Mongolian_gobi_desert_night_star.jpg" /></p> <h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Exploring Mongolian Cuisine in the Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3> <p>Delve into the heart of Mongolian cuisine, a culinary journey shaped by nomadic traditions and the rugged Gobi Desert. Dairy products like airag, suutei tsai, yogurt, and cheese are staples, reflecting a deep connection to the land. Meat is central, with dishes like bansh, buuz, and khorkhog showcasing mutton, beef, and occasionally horse meat for hearty sustenance in harsh conditions.</p> <p>Grains like wheat and barley become staples such as bread and noodles, providing essential carbohydrates. Wild foods from the Gobi, including herbs and plants, add unique flavors and nutritional diversity. Travelers on Gobi Desert tours can enjoy authentic Mongolian meals, each dish a testament to cultural heritage and adaptation to the environment. Whether dining in a ger camp or amidst the desert, every bite tells the story of Mongolia's culinary richness and the resilience of its people. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Mongolian_traditional_foods.png" /></p> <h3 align="center" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Gateway to Adventure</strong></span></h3> <p>Embarking on a journey to Mongolia's captivating Gobi Desert is surprisingly accessible with several convenient options for travelers:</p> <ul> <li>Guided Tours from Ulaanbaatar: <ul> <li>Organized tours from Mongolia's capital offer diverse itineraries lasting from a few days to over a week.</li> <li>Tours typically include transportation via robust 4x4 vehicles or domestic flights, accommodation in ger camps or tents, meals, and knowledgeable guides.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Transportation Choices: <ul> <li>Domestic Flights: Direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad near the Gobi Desert provide a swift option. Further transport arrangements can then be made locally.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'Mongolian_gobi_blog_news_.jpg', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => 'Mongolian_gobi_blog_news_', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'created' => '2024-06-25 00:00:00', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ), (int) 1 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => 'The Naadam Festival: Mongolia's National Celebration', 'slug' => 'the-naadam-festival-mongolias-national-celebration', 'body' => '<p><strong>Overview</strong><br /> The Naadam Festival, also known as "Eriin Gurvan Naadam" (the Three Manly Games), is Mongolia's largest and most significant celebration. Held annually in mid-July, this event dates back centuries and features traditional Mongolian sports, including wrestling, horse racing, and archery. For tourists, attending Naadam offers a unique glimpse into Mongolia's rich cultural heritage and an immersive experience in the country's vibrant traditions.</p> <p><strong>History and Significance</strong><br /> Naadam's origins trace back to the era of Genghis Khan, serving as both a celebration of the nation’s strength and a way to train warriors. Today, Naadam commemorates Mongolia's independence and the formation of the Mongolian People's Republic in 1921. The festival is not just a sports competition; it’s a celebration of Mongolian identity and cultural pride.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam_festival_opening_mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Key Activities and Events</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong>Opening Ceremony</strong><br /> The Naadam Festival kicks off with a grand opening ceremony at the National Sports Stadium in Ulaanbaatar. This event features traditional music, dances, parades, and an elaborate display of Mongolia’s military history. The opening ceremony is a spectacle of color and culture, providing a captivating start to the festivities. </li> <li><strong>Wrestling (Bökh)</strong><br /> Wrestling is the most prestigious event in Naadam. Hundreds of wrestlers from across the country compete in a knockout tournament. Matches are accompanied by traditional songs and rituals, and the wrestlers wear distinctive costumes called "zodog" and "shuudag." Watching these matches offers insight into Mongolia’s deep respect for strength and endurance.</li> <li><strong>Horse Racing</strong><br /> Unlike Western horse racing, Mongolian horse races during Naadam cover vast distances, often between 15 to 30 kilometers. The jockeys are typically children aged 5 to 13, showcasing their extraordinary riding skills. The races are held in the open steppe, providing a dramatic and picturesque setting for the event.</li> <li><strong>Archery</strong><br /> Archery competitions at Naadam demonstrate the traditional skills of Mongolian warriors. Archers, both men and women, use a "compound" bow, aiming at small targets from a significant distance. The sport is steeped in ritual and tradition, with competitors wearing traditional attire.</li> <li><strong>Traditional Games and Cultural Performances</strong><br /> Besides the main sports, visitors can enjoy various traditional games such as anklebone shooting (shagai) and performances including folk songs, dances, and throat singing. These activities allow tourists to experience Mongolia’s cultural diversity and artistic heritage.</li> </ol> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam_opening_ceremony_horse_riders.jpg" /></p> <h2><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>Practical Information for Tourists</strong></span></h2> <ol> <li><strong>When to Visit</strong><br /> The Naadam Festival officially takes place from July 11 to 13. However, related events and celebrations can start a few days earlier and last a few days longer. Arriving in Ulaanbaatar a couple of days before the festival begins will ensure you don’t miss any preliminary events. </li> <li><strong>Where to Stay</strong><br /> Ulaanbaatar offers a range of accommodation options from luxury hotels to budget hostels. Booking well in advance is recommended due to the high influx of tourists during Naadam. Some popular options include the Shangri-La Hotel, Blue Sky Hotel, and Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace.</li> <li><strong>Getting There</strong><br /> Direct flights to Ulaanbaatar are available from several major cities, including Beijing, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Tokyo, and Seoul. Chinggis Khaan International Airport is the primary gateway to Mongolia.</li> <li><strong>Tickets and Entry</strong><br /> Tickets for the Naadam opening ceremony and main events at the National Sports Stadium can be purchased online or through travel agencies. It’s advisable to buy tickets early as they sell out quickly. Many travel packages also include tickets as part of the itinerary.</li> <li><strong>Local Customs and Etiquette</strong><br /> Respect local customs by dressing modestly and asking for permission before taking photographs of people. Learning a few basic Mongolian phrases, such as "Sain baina uu" (Hello), "Bayarlalaa" (Thank you) and "Saikhan Naadaarai" (Happy Naadam) will be appreciated by locals.</li> <li><strong>Health and Safety</strong><br /> Ulaanbaatar is generally safe for tourists, but it’s always wise to take common precautions such as safeguarding valuables and staying aware of your surroundings. Drink bottled water to avoid potential stomach issues, and be prepared for a range of weather conditions.</li> </ol> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam_festival_parad.png" /></p> <p><strong>Additional Attractions</strong><br /> While in Mongolia, consider exploring other attractions such as the Gobi Desert, the ancient capital of Kharkhorin, and the serene beauty of Lake Khövsgöl. These destinations offer a broader understanding of Mongolia’s diverse landscapes and cultural heritage.</p> <p>The Naadam Festival is a perfect blend of sport, culture, and history, making it a must-visit event for any traveler to Mongolia. By immersing yourself in this vibrant celebration, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the Mongolian spirit and way of life. Plan ahead, embrace the adventure, and enjoy the timeless traditions of the Land of the Eternal Blue Sky.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam_close.png" /></p> <h2> </h2> <h2><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>Difference Between Mongolia's State Festival and Local Festivals:</strong></span></h2> <h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>- Mongolia's State Festival (Naadam)</strong></span></h3> <ol> <li><strong>Scale and Significance:</strong></li> </ol> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>National Importance:</strong> Naadam is Mongolia's most significant national festival, celebrated on a grand scale across the entire country.</p> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Government Involvement:</strong> The state festival is organized with the involvement of the government, including the President and other high-ranking officials.</p> <ol> <li value="2"><strong>Location and Timing:</strong></li> </ol> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> The main celebrations are held in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city, particularly at the National Sports Stadium.</p> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Date:</strong> The festival officially takes place annually from July 11 to 13.</p> <ol> <li value="3"><strong>Activities:</strong></li> </ol> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Main Events:</strong> Known as the "Three Manly Games," the main events include wrestling, horse racing, and archery.</p> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Cultural Events:</strong> The festival features elaborate opening and closing ceremonies, cultural performances, concerts, and traditional games.</p> <ol> <li value="4"><strong>Participants:</strong></li> </ol> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Elite Competitors:</strong> The top wrestlers, horse racers, and archers from all over Mongolia come to compete.</p> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>International Audience:</strong> It attracts both national participants and a significant number of international tourists.</p> <ol> <li value="5"><strong>Atmosphere:</strong></li> </ol> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Festive and Grand:</strong> The atmosphere is grand, festive, and highly patriotic, with extensive media coverage.</p> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam_horse_racing_game.png" /></p> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"> </p> <h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>- Local Naadam Festivals</strong></span></h3> <ol> <li><strong>Scale and Significance:</strong></li> </ol> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Regional Importance:</strong> Local festivals are significant for individual regions, provinces (aimags), or even smaller communities like soums (districts).</p> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Community Focused:</strong> These festivals reflect local customs, traditions, and community pride.</p> <ol> <li value="2"><strong>Location and Timing:</strong></li> </ol> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> Held in various provinces and towns across Mongolia.</p> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Date:</strong> Dates vary; many local Naadam festivals are held before or after the national Naadam to allow participants to travel to the capital for the main event.</p> <ol> <li value="3"><strong>Activities:</strong></li> </ol> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Similar Events:</strong> Local festivals also feature wrestling, horse racing, and archery, though on a smaller scale.</p> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Local Traditions:</strong> Additional activities may include local music, dance performances, and traditional ceremonies unique to the region.</p> <ol> <li value="4"><strong>Participants:</strong></li> </ol> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Local Competitors:</strong> Participants are typically local residents, including young athletes and community members.</p> <p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Local Audience:</strong> The audience mainly consists of local residents and some domestic tourists.</p> <ol> <li value="5"><strong>Atmosphere:</strong></li> </ol> <p style="margin-left:54pt;"><strong>Intimate and Traditional:</strong> The atmosphere is more intimate and community-oriented, often with a stronger emphasis on local traditions and customs.</p> <p> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'Naadam_national_festival_ceremony.jpg', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => 'Naadam_national_festival_ceremony', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'created' => '2024-06-24 00:00:00', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ), (int) 2 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => 'Adventure awaits in Mongolia - Lonely Planet's Best Travel Destination of 2024 ', 'slug' => 'adventure-awaits-in-mongolia-lonely-planets-best-travel-destination-of-2024', 'body' => '<p>Lonely Planet ranks Mongolia as the best travel destination in 2024 among 50 countries highlighting its unique appeal and diverse experiences. Uncover the beauty and traditions that make Mongolia a must-visit country in the upcoming year. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia-best-travel-destinatin-by-lonely-planet.jpg" /></p> <p>In Mongolia, you can immerse yourself in stunning landscapes, rich culture, and unique nomadic experiences. Enjoy traditional folk music, savor local cuisines, and embrace the essence of Mongolian identity during the <u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news?tag=naadam-festival"><span style="color:#0066ff;">Naadam Festival</span></a></u><span style="color:#0066ff;">.</span></p> <p>Feel the spirit of freedom through horseback riding and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cultural Landscape in Orkhon Valley, known for its scenic beauty and historical significance. </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wNK2HBQT6pI?si=B7_ePdwPZ3GlSVZh" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p>Ayan Travel, with two decades of tour operating expertise, tailors your Mongolia adventure. Specializing in photography and adventure tours, we guide you to witness the Naadam Festival in central Mongolia, explore the vast Gobi Desert, experience eagle hunting culture in west Mongolia, journey to the remote Taiga mountains to meet the Tsaatan, reindeer herding people, and shamans in northern Mongolia.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Your unforgettable and uniquely crafted journey awaits in Mongolia. </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tailormade"><span style="color:#0066ff;">Contact your travel specialist now</span></a><span style="color:#0066ff;">. </span></u></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'Lonely_planet_best_destinations_2024_mongolia_cover.jpg', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => 'Lonely_planet_best_destinations_2024_mongolia_cover', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'created' => '2023-12-20 00:00:00', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ), (int) 3 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => ' Photos of Adorable Manul, The Pallas's Cat in Mongolia', 'slug' => 'photos-manul-pallas-cat-mongolia', 'body' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">In collaboration with World Wildlife Day March 3, the Ayan Travel team has decided to share with you the photos of the adorable Pallas's cat <span style="text-align: justify;"><em>(Otocolobus manul)</em> </span>known as Manul, in its wild habitat, captured by Mongolian photographer Batzaya Choijiljav. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Surprisingly, most people don’t know well that Pallas’s cat shares their mountain habitat with its near-big cousin<span style="color:#008000;"> </span><u><span style="color:#0099ff;">S</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photography-of-snow-leopards-in-mongolias-wild-west" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0099ff;">now leopards</span></a><span style="color:#0099ff;">.</span></u> if you are a photographer, planning a <u><span style="color:#0099ff;">wildlife </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tours/mongolia-photography-tours" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0099ff;">photo trip to Mongolia</span></a><span style="color:#0099ff;"><strong> </strong></span></u>for Snow leopards, you can capture these amazing wild cats on the same trip in Mongolia. <span style="text-align: justify;">This adorable flat-faced and furry wild cat is very little known compared to other subspecies of the family </span><em style="text-align: justify;">Felidae</em><span style="text-align: justify;">. </span>Maybe you have seen these lovely wild cat's faces featured in many memes and viral videos. Mongolia is one of the few countries you can eyewitness these secretive and solitary wild cats in Central Asia. </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="manul pallas cat mongolia" src="/uploads/Manuul_Pallas_s_cat_manul.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Pallas’s cat is similar in size to a domestic cat but it looks much bigger because of its stocky build and its long and thick coat, fluffy tail, and flattened face.</em></span></p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Pallas's Cat - </span></strong><span style="color:#008000;">Quick Facts </span></span></h3> <p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Kingdom</span> -</strong><span style="color:#008000;">Animalia </span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Name: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">Pallas's Cat</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Mongolian name: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">Мануул</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Scientific name: </strong></span><em><span style="color:#008000;">Otocolobus manul</span></em></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>IUCN Status:</strong></span> <font color="#008000">Least Concern</font></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Population: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">Total estimated: 58,000</span></p> <p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Location</span>: </strong><span style="color:#008000;">Central Asia</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Habitats: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">mountains, steppe grasslands that has rocky outcrops., and semi-desert terrain. </span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Diet: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">In Mongolia Pallas’s Cat eats a broad range of small mammals (Ochotona, Alticola, Meriones, Lasiopodomys, Cricetulus), insects, birds, reptiles, and carrion.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Body Length: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">46-65 cm</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Weight: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">2.2-4.5 kg</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Mating Season: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">December to March</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Lifespan: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">8-11.5 years</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="mongolia pallas cat photography" src="/uploads/Manuul_manul_pallas_cat.jpg" /></p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Pallas's Cat in Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">Although the Manul is found throughout central Asia, its habitat is a very specific and harsh environment. It lives on rocky steppes and stony outcroppings only and is rarely seen in lowland areas. It has been found at altitudes up to 4,800m but only in areas where deep snow does not accumulate. They make their dens in caves, crevices, or burrows dug by other animals.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">German naturalist Peter Pallas first described the furry wildcat in 1776. He named the kitty Felis manul. As its scientific name- (<em>Otocolobus manul)</em>, the word ‘<em>manu</em>l’ comes from the Mongolian language and <em>Otocolobus</em> is Greek for “ugly-eared.”</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Manuul_manul_pallas_cat_mongolia_wild.jpg" style="opacity: 0.9; text-align: center;" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Pallas’s cat moves slowly but purposefully, concealing itself within its environment and blending into the background.</em></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Pallas's cats are ambush hunters and spend much of their time hunting pikas as mouse hares, murines, ground squirrels, and voles are also eaten, and also small birds, grasshoppers and lizards, and other critters like gerbils, voles, hares, ground squirrels, birds, and young marmots. Pikas typically make up more than 50 percent of the cat's diet.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mongolia wild cat manuul" src="/uploads/Pallas_cat_mongolia_photography_batzaya.jpg" /></p> <p><em><span style="font-size:14px;">According to the IUCN Red List, the total population size of the Pallas’s cat is estimated at 15,315 mature individuals. This species’ numbers are decreasing today and it is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List</span></em>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Photographing the Pallas's cat in Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3> <p>Palla’s cats were believed to be primarily nocturnal, but are now being considered crepuscular in nature. Palla's cat is a shy and very antisocial animal. Without the help of an experienced local guide or researcher, it is almost impossible to encounter this rare creature in Mongolia. They have an extraordinary ability to hide within their own habitat. Even their markings and coloration allow them to easily blend with their surroundings which makes it uneasy to spot them without an experienced Mongolian wildlife photo tour agency.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/manul_pallas_cat_mongolia_wildlife.jpg" style="opacity: 0.9; text-align: center;" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Once we see the startling aspects of its appearance, it becomes clear that the Pallas's cat is in fact rather handsome and adorable. </em></span></p> <p>If you especially wish to see and photograph Pallas's cats in Mongolia with their lovely kittens, it is better to plan your trip to Mongolia between May to August. Because they mate between December and March; the females typically give birth between the end of March and May. Kittens become independent by four to five months, until then they are with their mother. But hope you know the challenges of wildlife photography. You can spend a long time waiting for an animal to come into the spot and then it simply turns around, leaves and that's the end of it. However, these challenges are also part of what makes <u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/wildlife-photography-discover-mongolian-wild-side" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0099ff;">Mongolian wildlife photography</span></a></u> so rewarding.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="pallas cat photography in mongolia" src="/uploads/Manuul_manul.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Finally, this rare creature is listed as a 'near-threatened' species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). One of the main reasons for its decreasing population is the hunting for their fur and organs, which are used in traditional medicines. Moreover, it's one of the least studied cats in the world. </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Manuul_mongolian_wildlife_tour_manul.jpg" /></p> <p>We wish to increase both Mongolian and global awareness about Pallas’s cats and build on the knowledge of their natural history and threats. As we gain knowledge of them, we can love, save and protect them. Today is World Wildlife Day. We hope you<strong><span style="color:#008000;"> #DoOneThing for Palla’s cat</span></strong> can be either sharing this blog with those who don’t know about this rare creature or making your own efforts in its conservation.</p> <p> </p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">The Future of Wildlife is in Our Hands. </span></span></strong></h3> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mongolia snow leopard tour with batzaya choijiljav" src="/uploads/Mongolia_snow_leopard_tour_for_social_distance.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photography-of-snow-leopards-in-mongolias-wild-west" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0099ff;">You may be interested in Story About Snow Leopard in Mongolia’s Wild West </span></a></u><span style="color:#0099ff;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'Manul_manuul_pallas_cat_mongolian_wildlife.jpg', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => 'Manul_manuul_pallas_cat_mongolian_wildlife', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'created' => '2023-03-03 00:00:00', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ), (int) 4 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => 'The result of Snow leopard field survey is released in Mongolia', 'slug' => 'snow-leopard-field-survey-is-released-in-mongolia', 'body' => '<blockquote>Mongolia released the results of its first nationwide Snow Leopard survey, showing that there are 953 (806 – 1127) of these adult big cats inhabiting about 328,900 square km area of Altai, Sayan, Khangai Mountain ranges in Mongolia. This is the first innovative methods and covering a large area of field study of snow leopard in the world. And the study confirms that Mongolia has become the second largest snow leopard population in the world.</blockquote> <div> <div dir="auto"> <blockquote> <p>WWF-Mongolia and other partner organizations, with support from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism Mongolia successfully completed the large-scale study to determine the current range and the population size of snow leopard in Mongolia. During the 3 years of field survey, 15 snow leopards were collared, and 1,475 camera traps deployed at 29 mountains which provided photographic evidence of the elusive big cats across the habitat, confirming their presence. </p> <p><span style="color:#696969;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: italic;">News source: WWF-Mongolia. 17 March.2021</span></em></span></span></p> </blockquote> </div> </div> <div> <div dir="auto"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Wild_nature_mongolia_snow_leopard.jpg" /></div> <div dir="auto"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Snow Leopard habitat in west Mongolia.They live in the high mountain ranges up to 3,000-4,000 meters above the sea level In Mongolia. © Batzaya Choijiljav</em></span></div> <div dir="auto"> </div> <div dir="auto">One of the most elusive cats on the planet, known as “ghost of the mountains” the snow leopard is just found in the remote high mountains of central Asian 12 countries, including Mongolia. A high mountain predator, magnificent snow leopards, living in the snowy mountains and keeping their home healthy. Named as the third pole, the central Asian snowy mountains keep the third largest clear water resource of our planet, where the snow leopards live. They are the true guardians, sadly just about 6,000 snow leopards left in wild. </div> <div dir="auto"> </div> <div dir="auto"><img alt="" id="" src="/uploads/Wild_snow_leopard_mongolia.jpg" /></div> <div dir="auto"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>You are seeing one of the 953 wild snow leopards of Mongolia in its wild mountain habitat. © Batzaya Choijiljav</em></span></div> <div dir="auto"> </div> </div> <div> <div dir="auto">It is not that easy to find this well camouflaged cat in it wild habitat. Also it must be not that easy to complete this large-scale study. Really appreciate the great job which professionals made it successfully. </div> <div dir="auto"> </div> <div dir="auto"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Mongolia_snow_leopard.jpg" /></div> <div dir="auto"><em style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(27, 45, 59); font-family: Hind, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px;">The Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) in Western Mongolia in January, 2020. © Batzaya Choijiljav</span></em></div> <div dir="auto"> </div> <div dir="auto">We, the Ayan Travel has also been contributing the snow leopard conservation with our photography projects which aim to raise awareness of this beautiful cat to the locals and the world. Learn more about the snow leopard and our remarkably successful trip to photograph it in West Mongolia. Please visit here <strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photography-of-snow-leopards-in-mongolias-wild-west" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Photography of Snow Leopard in Mongolia’s Wild West</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">. </span></strong>If you would like to join us to this campaign, please feel free to contact us and we are open to the further cooperation. </div> <div dir="auto"> </div> <div dir="auto"><span style="color:#800000;"><em>Created:17 March, 2021</em></span></div> <div dir="auto"> </div> <div dir="auto"> </div> </div> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'Snow_leopard_mongolia_cover1.jpg', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => 'Snow_leopard_mongolia_cover1', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'created' => '2021-03-17 00:00:00', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ), (int) 5 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => '5 Reasons you will love Sagsai in western Mongolia', 'slug' => '5-reasons-you-will-love-sagsai-in-western-mongolia', 'body' => '<p>Sagsai is home to the eagle hunting tradition, where most Kazakh eagle hunters live and the village is named as river Sagsai. Travelers love most about eagle hunting tradition, but may have little information about its environs that support the old traditions both the falconry and nomadic culture. People also may have heard about the falconers but may little know about eagle falconers’ daily living that shows the unique culture. There are also many to tell the reasons to love Sagsai, but here we choose to tell you the reasonable fives.</p> <h3><span style="color:#008080;">1. Great hospitality</span></h3> <p>Nomadic people are known as the most hospitable ones because of their traditional way of living. Kazakh hospitality traditions have much in common with those of other nomadic cultures, all of which have a very respectful attitude to guests. Hosting begins with warm greeting, and the guests are invited to seat the most honorable place of the family. After that, the guests were treated with milk tea, various snacks, and Kazakh cuisines.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/sagsai_golden_eagle_festival_family_visit.jpg" /></p> <p>No matter the visitors are invited or not, they are strangers or not, no matter they stay there in a short period of time or for days, Kazakh family offers great hospitality to all the visitors, treating with what they have. It is said that Kazakh people believe in some strange sayings that “the family cries and they might be unlucky when guests not to visit their home” so Kazakh family offer their last meals to their guests, even they don’t have enough food for them. Also every Kazakh family has a dombra, the traditional musical instrument. They love to play dombra for the guests and it is really heart warming aspect of their hosting. When you visit Sagsai you can experience their unique culture and feel this amazing hospitality.</p> <p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="415" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gho8VU9lrHM" width="100%"></iframe></p> <hr /> <h3><span style="color:#008080;">2. Nomadic eagle falconers</span></h3> <p>There are many countries where the falconry is still practicing in the world today. But the old tradition, the classic form of eagle falconry is in western Mongolia; when the winter comes falconer goes for a hunt the wild mammals with his trained eagle on horseback to the mountains and while they are living in nomadic way of life.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Sagsai_Golden_eagle_hunters.jpg" /></p> <p>In westernmost region of Mongolia, there are about 250 eagle hunters who practice this traditional eagle falconry and most of them are living in Sagsai village. They care for eagles while caring for the domestic herds, migrating 3 to 4 times a year for looking for the better pastures. The combination of the two traditional cultures is still living in Sagsai which is not found in many places of world.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunting_tour_mongolia copy copy.jpg" /></p> <hr /> <h3><span style="color:#008080;">3. The golden eagles </span></h3> <p>One of the largest birds of prey, The Golden Eagle<em> (Aquila chrysaetos)</em> has many impressive stories in human culture, the symbol of strength, courage, independence, faith and the most respected bird of many countries around the world. In Mongolia golden eagle used as a hunting bird by Kazakh nation, and is a regular resident, wild ones are occurred in most areas, mostly reside among rocks and high peaks up to 3000 m above sea level. For the trained hunter eagles, during the captivity, they live with humans in their dwelling. While you are visiting Sagsai, you can You can get closer to this magnificent bird, you will know that how smart it is, and how beautiful it is and how the avian raptor hunt prey with its human partner. This can be just amazing experience and you will love this heavenly creature.</p> <p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="415" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BRERDyx372g" width="100%"></iframe></p> <hr /> <h3><span style="color:#008080;">4. Remarkable natural habitat </span></h3> <p>Sagsai village is located on the riverbank Sagsai river, surrounded with high mountains. Altai Mountain region is one of the important habitats of wild mammals, the giant golden eagles and the nomadic people and they make the Sagsai a perfect place for keeping eagle falconry in its traditional form. The diversity of animal species in the Mongolian Altai region and the levels of endemism can be lower than in the tropical zones, but the particular assemblages of species and the intact functioning ecosystems are found nowhere else in the world.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/sagsai_wildlife.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px; " /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Sagsai_wildlife_manuul.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p> <p style="clear: both"> </p> <p>This remarkable natural habitat has been supports the livelihood of nomadic peoples along with their culture that relates to the hunting wild animals with golden eagles. But in last years, the natural environments have been affected by desertification, over grazing and some modern infrastructures which threatens both the wildlife and falconry culture. To love this tradition and natural habitat is to conserve them. So it is time to aware and preserve both nature and culture for sustaining the healthy relationship of human and nature.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Sagsai_beautiful_nature.jpg" /></p> <hr /> <h3><span style="color:#008080;">5. Photogenic eagle festival</span></h3> <p>There are many stories, pictures and publications about the incredible human culture that nestles in the remote Altai mountains in Mongolia. The golden eagle festival has been known to the world, and being one of the most attractive events in Asia. The festival allows us to see and know more about the old traditions of hunting with eagles in a short period. It gives us a chance to get deep knowledge and authentic experience of centuries-old culture in just 2 days.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Jenisbek_sagsai_golden_eagle_festival.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Sagsai_eagle_festival_september.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Sagsai_eagle_hunting.jpg" /></p> <p>In Sagsai village, in every September the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival is held that also offers us great opportunity to explore and document all of these cultural experiences and in addition, there are specific sessions and programs for photographers and film makers. The Sagsai festival is not so touristy and it gives a great freedom to enjoy, also the festival directly contributes the local eagle hunters and their family who keep this wonderful tradition. </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/sagsai_golden_eagle_hunter.jpg" /></p> <p>This festival is a part of the AYAN Project which aims to help preserving this vanishing culture through the art of photography. If you are interested in more about this event, please visit the page <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/why-you-should-visit-sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival</span></strong></a>.</p> <p><img alt="reasons you will love sagsai" src="/uploads/sagsai_golden_eagle_festival_visit_nomad_family.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The atmosphere of Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival </strong></p> <p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="415" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uEsnklHGwko" width="1034px"></iframe></p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p>To conclude that we got the reasons why we should love Sagsai, where one of the most hospitable people on earth living in a nomadic way of life and keeping the ancient falconry culture, where one of the most attractive festival takes place and that shows amazing heritages, where one of the most iconic wild animals inhabit that indirectly supports the humans. The place itself should be on your bucket list to travel and love.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Sagsai_eagle_hunters_family.jpg" /></p> <p>At Ayan Travel, we initiated the project and this is the way we choose to help preserve these natural and cultural treasures is to raise awareness to the world by using the power of photography. If you would like to join us in this campaign, please feel free to contact us and we are open to further cooperation.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Sagsai_entrance.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the home of the eagle hunters and visit Sagsai with us! </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'Sagsai_beautiful_nature.jpg', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => 'Sagsai_beautiful_nature', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'created' => '2021-03-12 00:00:00', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ), (int) 6 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => 'Jaw-dropping Throat Singing - Khoomei', 'slug' => 'jaw-dropping-throat-singing-khoomei', 'body' => '<p>The uniqueness of Khoomei - Throat singing has started to attract the attention of people all over the world in recent years. It has become one of the main reasons to travel to Mongolia for many visitors, who were amazed and wanted to hear Khoomei in person. Khoomei, which means "the root of the palate," is a vocal technique in which one person deliberately fills in multiple voices in a single voice. People around the Altai Mountains in Central Asia have inherited Khoomei from their ancestors, especially Mongolians. Let us familiarize ourselves with the wonder of throat singing.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Main_(Throat-Singing)_BLOG.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>/Altai Mountains by Batzaya Choijiljav/</em></span></p> <hr /> <h3><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>ORIGIN</strong></span></h3> <p>Khoomei (or Khöömei) is believed to have originated from attempts to mimic natural sounds such as wind blowing, waterfowl, and birds chirping. Although there are some legends of the origin of Khoomei, it is difficult to determine exactly when the Khoomei tradition originated. Usually, men practice Khoomei, but women also started practicing Khoomei about thirty years ago. Khoomei is a multifaceted and rich heritage of the Mongolian nation and a living and developing tradition.</p> <hr /> <h3><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>MAIN STYLES OF KHOOMEI</strong></span></h3> <p>Many methods of throat singing are divided into two main styles: Kharkhiraa and Isgeree.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Kharkhiraa (Deep Khoomei): </strong></span>When practicing Kharkhiraa, the throat singer takes a deep breath and makes a deep sound one octave below the main chord by making parallel contractions of the larynx, abdomen, and diaphragm to produce a background sound based on a compressed tube. In addition to the vocal cords, the vocal cords vibrate in a very deep, argyle melody, and the vocalist creates a delicate melody on it.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Isgeree (Whistled Khoomei): </strong></span>When practicing Isgeree, the throat singer takes a deep breath and makes a narrow whistle that sounds one or more octaves above the main vowel by pressing the choke, abdomen, and diaphragm in parallel to produce a background sound based on a compressed tube. In this way, the background sounds like a very clear and subtle sound that rings over the vowel. Isgeree khoomei is also known as Nariin khoomei, Uyangiin khoomei, and Altai light khoomei.</p> <p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iJ84PsV54nk" width="100%"></iframe></p> <hr /> <h3><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>THE INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF HUMANITY</strong></span></h3> <p>In 2010, Mongolia's traditional throat singing was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/UNESCO_Intangible_Cultural_Heritage_(Throat_Singing)_BLOG.jpg" /></p> <hr /> <h3><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION</strong></span></h3> <p>Mongolian artists who practice throat singing stepped into international stages to introduce the wonder of Khoomei.</p> <p>In 2015, “Khusugtun” Ethnic Band competed and finished as runner-up in the first edition of “Asia’s Got Talent” and introduced wonderful throat singing to Asia, the largest continent in the world.</p> <p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KCpuMPtaGFk" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p> </p> <p>Then, the Mongolian rock band “HU”, who uses Khoomei in their singing style, rocked the world with their music. Their song “Yuve Yuve” has got an astonishing record of more than 60 million views on Youtube, which is 17 times as the population of Mongolia. The big milestone was the song "Wolf Totem" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hard Rock Digital Song Sales, making The Hu the first Mongolian musical act to top a Billboard chart.</p> <p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="265" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/v4xZUr0BEfE?start=60" width="100%"></iframe></p> <hr /> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000;">Mongolians are proud of these artists’ accomplishments and dedication to advertising the country and the unique intangible cultural heritage of the throat singing culture worldwide. </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color:#800000;">If you want to listen to throat singing with your ears, </span></strong><strong><span style="color:#800000;">travel to Mongolia, and experience it in person.</span></strong></h4> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'Cover_(Throat-Singing)_BLOG.jpg', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => 'Cover_(Throat-Singing)_BLOG', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'created' => '2020-10-28 00:00:00', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ), (int) 7 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => '5 What Not to Do in Mongolian Ger', 'slug' => '5-what-not-do-in-mongolian-ger', 'body' => '<p>When you travel to Mongolia, you will get a chance to visit or even stay in a famous Mongolian Ger, constructible, and movable house. Mongolians' ger housing has a long tradition and has passed through many stages of development and evolution. The ger, which is best suited for nomadic life, is very attractive in terms of structure. The Mongolian ger is light, compact, durable, and has a unique architectural design.</p> <p>There are a couple of thousands of traditional rules and superstitions regarding Mongolian Ger. And we have chosen 5 important rules which could be useful when you travel to Mongolia. Mongolian nomads like to teach the rules to foreigners instead of getting offended. But we recommend you to learn the following 5 traditional rules regarding Mongolian Ger. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/5 _What_not_do_in_Mongolian_Ger_Main.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>/Picture of the ger with a traditional and modern ride of nomads/</em></span></p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>1.</strong></span> Do not step on the bottom of the threshold of the door when you enter or exit the ger. Please try to step over it. Even tripping on the threshold frame is not acceptable. The threshold is considered as the border, which separates the Ger and outside. Therefore, nobody should step on the threshold out of respect for the family.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/5 _What_not_do_in_Mongolian_Ger_1a.jpg" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>/Drone footage of gers of nomads/</em></span></p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>2.</strong></span> Do not walk between the ger columns that hold up the roof. This is considered bad luck. It is also forbidden from the safety point of view because the whole ger will collapse if these two columns are damaged or moved.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/5 _What_not_do_in_Mongolian_Ger_2.jpg" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size:14px;">/Mongolian nomad is holding the columns of the ger while the ger is being set up/</span></em></p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>3.</strong></span> Do not sit at the head (or north) of the ger. The door of the ger always faces the south to help nomads to figure out an hour based on the position of the sun. That is why the head of the ger is in the north. The head of the ger is a place for the man (father) of the family, but if he is absent, the oldest man can sit there.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/5 _What_not_do_in_Mongolian_Ger_3.jpg" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-size:14px;">/<strong>Left:</strong> View from the head (or north) of the ger & </span></span><strong style="font-size: 14px;">Right:</strong><span style="font-size: 14px;"> Father of the family is sitting on the head of the ger/</span></p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>4.</strong></span> Do not proceed to the righ-hand side of the ger. The left-hand side of the ger is known as the side for guests. The right-hand-side is for family, or by invite only. There will be a bed and small chairs to sit on, but small chairs might not be enough for everyone if you traveling with a large number of people</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/5 _What_not_do_in_Mongolian_Ger_4.jpg" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size:14px;">/Guests are sitting in the left-hand side of the ger/</span></em></p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>5.</strong></span> Do not refuse the host’s offerings, which are usually milk tea with salt and dairy. Refusal is considered as unrespectful and rude behavior. If you are lactose intolerant, you can just take the offering and return it. You do not need to worry about milk tea as it is made out of cow, goat, or sheep milk.</span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/5 _What_not_do_in_Mongolian_Ger_5.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size:14px;">/Hosts are serving traditional Mongolian milk tea and dairies to guests/</span></em></p> <hr /> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;">Mongolian nomads are one of the most hospitable people in the world. They will treat you with everything they have even if you are uninvited and dropped there unexpectedly. All you can do is show some respect.</span></h2> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => '5_Guide_for_visiting_Mongolian_Ger_COVER_PICTURE.jpg', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => '5_Guide_for_visiting_Mongolian_Ger_COVER_PICTURE', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'created' => '2020-09-18 00:00:00', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ), (int) 8 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => '10 FACTS ABOUT MONGOLIA: By the numbers', 'slug' => '10-facts-about-mongolia-by-the-numbers', 'body' => '<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Main Picture (10 Facts About Mongolia - By the numbers).jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000;">Mongolia, the land of eternal blue sky and the Great Genghis Khan (also known as Chingis Khan) has attracted the interest of people all over the world to travel to Mongolia because of its remoteness, various types of landscapes, and nomadic lifestyle. Mongolian nomads are known as one of the last nomadic people on the earth. Let us introduce 10 facts about Mongolia in an interesting style in numbers 1 to 10.</span></p> <hr /> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:26px;"><strong>1:</strong></span> Lake Khovsgol in Northern Mongolia contains about 1 percent of the world freshwater and 70 percent of Mongolia’s fresh water. The lake is called “The Blue Pearl” by Mongolia. With an area of 1,012 square miles (2,620 square km), it is Mongolia’s largest freshwater lake in Mongolia, with depths exceeding 800 feet (244 m). Lake Khovsgol is one of the top destinations to travel on Mongolia for both domestic and international tourists.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Khovsgol Lake (Mongolian Blue Trail to Spiritual Shaman Tour).jpg" /></span></p> <hr /> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:26px;"><strong>2:</strong></span> Number of neighboring countries of Mongolia, including the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation. Mongolia is the second-largest landlocked country in the world after Kazakhstan.</span></p> <hr /> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:26px;"><strong>3: </strong></span>Number of games Mongolians compete in Naadam Festival or also known as “Games of Three Men”. Those games are wrestling, horse racing, and archery, which have had an important place in Mongolian culture since the foundation of the Mongol Empire. The strength of the Mongol Empire army was tested and strengthened through these three sports.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/3 - Naadam Festival (10 Facts About Mongolia - By the numbers).jpg" /></span></p> <hr /> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:26px;"><strong>4:</strong></span> Presidential and Parliamentary elections are held every 4 years, but they are held separately. Mongolia is a democratic country with a parliamentary system.</span></p> <hr /> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:26px;"><strong>5:</strong></span> Mongolian people herd 5 kinds of livestock, including horse, camel, sheep, goat, and cow (yak is considered as a cow). The number of livestock has reached 71,000,000 million, which is about 22 times as big as the population of Mongolia.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/5 - Livestock (10 Facts About Mongolia - By the numbers).jpg" /></span></p> <hr /> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:26px;"><strong>6:</strong></span> Gobi Desert is the 6th largest desert in the world. It also holds the record of being the coldest desert in the world. Gobi Desert is one of the top reasons to visit Mongolia because it is consists of beautiful Sand dunes, mysterious canyons, and spectacular mountains. It is also known as a home of the largest dinosaur fossils in the world due to the findings of a large number of dinosaur fossils.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/9._Batzaya_Sand_khongor.jpg" /></span></p> <hr /> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:26px;"><strong>7: </strong></span>Mongolia is the 7th largest country in Asia and the 19th largest in the world by area and the third most sparsely populated. The landscape is largely steppe, desert, and semidesert, and 75% of the land is used for livestock grazing.</span></p> <p><img alt="mongolia-in-numbers-fact" src="/uploads/mongolia-facts-in-numbers.jpg" /></p> <hr /> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:26px;"><strong>8:</strong></span> The most of Mongolia sits on the timezone of GMT +8 hour. Only the western 3 provinces (out of 21) have a one-hour prior timezone, which is GMT+7 hour. Be sure to remember this fact if you plan to travel to Western Mongolia.</span></p> <hr /> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:26px;"><strong>9:</strong></span> Nine white banners, which are used as a symbol of the eternal prosperity of the Mongolian state and the people since the foundation of the Mongol Empire, are kept and protected in the Government Palace of Mongolia and only taken out during Naadam Festival and carried as a marker of the beginning of Naadam. Once banners are planted in the main area, the Naadam Festival is allowed to begin.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/9 White Banners (10 Facts About Mongolia - By the numbers).jpg" /></span></p> <hr /> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:26px;"><strong>10:</strong></span> Mongolia became the 10th country to send its citizen to outer space when Gürragchaa Jügderdemid, who was awarded as the hero of both Mongolia and Russia, flew to outer space with Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Dzhanibekov on Soyuz 39 on 22 March 1981. While in orbit, astronauts carried out experiments on earth science. After 124 orbits and 7 days, 20 hours, and 42 minutes in space, they came back to earth.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/10 - Austronauts (10 Facts About Mongolia - By the numbers).jpg" /></span></p> <p><em><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#000000;">/Left Photo: 1981 & Right Photo: 2019/</span></span></em></p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000;">Hope you enjoyed these facts about Mongolia. A wonderful opportunity to experience the beautiful landscape and unique culture of Mongolia awaits you.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>“It is better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times.”</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'facts-about-mongolia-in-numbers-travel-blog.jpg', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => 'facts-about-mongolia-in-numbers-travel-blog', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'created' => '2020-09-09 00:00:00', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ), (int) 9 => array( 'Node' => array( 'title' => 'Why Mongolia is safe travel destination for social distancing? ', 'slug' => 'why-mongolia-is-safe-travel-destination-for-social-distancing', 'body' => '<p>If you are planning on travelling after lockdowns for coronavirus pandemic, and looking for the safe travel destination for the socially distancing vacation, then we suggest Mongolia for you.</p> <p>In the second half of 2021, Mongolia might restart tourism. Since vaccination have been runs, as of May 2021, more than 70% of the targeted population have been given the first dose and more than 600 thousand people are fully vaccinated out of about 2 million people.</p> <p>The government introduced the decision about border-opening and it is presented that before the <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/what-to-know-about-naadam-festival-before-you-attend" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Naadam Festival 2021</span></a>, Mongolia will open air borders due to opening a new international airport in khushigt valley in Mongolia. </p> <p>Let’s looking ahead to better days when the travel ban is over and once again we can get outside for travel abroad. So let’s plan a trip today and this article helps you to plan on the fall and winter travels of 2021 and sure 2022 trip ideas are included. Also here you get the reasons why Mongolia is the place for travel safely and to find the best socially distance travel ideas that Mongolia offers.</p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">The 3 reasons why Mongolia is safe place to travel</span></h3> <h4><strong>1. Mongolia is one of the least infected countries</strong></h4> <p>Since January, 2020, Mongolian government has strongly monitored the situation and installed a series of proactive, comprehensive measures to prevent the spread of the virus within the country. </p> <blockquote> <p><em>Related Article: <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/latest-updates-and-information-for-travelers-on-covid-19-in-mongolia"><span style="color:#800000;">Overview and daily updates on coronavirus situation in Mongolia for travelers. </span></a></em> </p> </blockquote> <hr /> <h4><strong>2. Mongolia is one of the most sparsely populated countries</strong></h4> <p>About three million people living in the vast territory of the country nearly the size of Alaska. Mongolia averages fewer than two people per square kilometer. So Mongolia can be the perfect place for the social distancing travels. While traveling through Mongolia you will meet very few local nomadic peoples along the roads and you will get something strange feelings that what an empty but wonderful isolated world is it. </p> <p><img alt="Social distancing and safe travel to Mongolia " src="/uploads/Mongolia-least-populated-country.jpg" /></p> <blockquote> <p><em>Related Article: <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-top-3-tour-destinations-for-nature-lovers" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian top 3 tour destinations for nature lovers</span></a></em></p> </blockquote> <hr /> <h4><strong>3. Mongolia offers perfect natural therapies</strong></h4> <p>It is sure that we need to away from the screens and stretch our mind in the nature after the months of stacking home. But why Mongolia is the perfect place for the nature healing except the other countries? Mongolia is an unindustrialized country; nomadic living is still very popular today. So let us see what Mongolia offer us; Ecological diversities make Mongolia a great habitat of <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/wildlife-photography-discover-mongolian-wild-side" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">wonderful wildlife</span></a> and plants. Taking mountain and wildlife adventures in west Mongolia’s ragged Altai Mountains, galloping on horseback or hitting the road trip through the rolling steppes, pure larch forests allow us immersing in its spiritual wilderness, pristine lakes and wetlands show us its remarkable birdlife; Mongolia offers great birding adventures. If you want to really <em>feel</em> a place, to plunge into its culture and to have a longer trip for less, nature travel to Mongolia is an excellent option. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia-best-natural-theraphy.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia-nature-therapy-destination-after-lockdown.jpg" /></p> <blockquote> <p><em>Related Article:<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolia-travel-destination-for-nature-lovers" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Mongolia: Your Nature Travel Destination</span></a></em></p> </blockquote> <hr /> <h3> </h3> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">The 3 best social distancing vacation ideas in Mongolia</span></h3> <h4><strong>1. Birding in Mongolia: The perfect social distancing activity</strong></h4> <p>Birding is one of the best travel ideas for social distancing and Mongolia is one of the last wild places on earth and lying on a junction of the three migratory flyways with remarkable diverse ecosystem, including 70 important bird areas (IBAs) and significant breeding and native habitat of several globally threatened birds (GTBs). There are about 60 families, making up 516 species of birds have been recorded in Mongolia and diverse ecosystems make Mongolia a unique destination for bird lovers. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/birding-in-mongolia-is-perfect-activity-for-social-distance.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/birding-mongolia-for-social-distance.jpg" /></p> <blockquote> <p><em>Related Article: <a href="https://www.birdmongolia.com/bird-blog" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Explore all about the birding in Mongolia on our Bird Mongolia-website</span></a></em></p> </blockquote> <hr /> <p> </p> <h4><strong>2. Heading to the remote Taiga mountains</strong></h4> <p>Have you imagined that you are traveling through the wild mountains on reindeer back and staying in teepee-like tent, talking to the indigenous Tsaatan people, one of the last true mountain nomads on the planet, the reindeer herders. They live in deep into the taiga Mountains in northern Mongolia, near Russian border, sure it is an untouristic area you will fully immerse yourself in this remote wilderness of Mongolia.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/heading-to-the-taiga-mountains-mongolia-reindeer-people-after-lockdown.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/taiga-best-destination-after-lockdown.jpg" /></p> <blockquote> <p><em>Related Article: <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/I-Documented-Mongolia%E2%80%99s-Mystical-Tsaatan-Reindeer-People"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolia’s Mystical Tsaatan Reindeer People</span></a></em></p> </blockquote> <hr /> <p> </p> <h4><strong>3. Immersing yourself in the mysterious Gobi of Mongolia</strong></h4> <p>Consider Mongolian Gobi for social distancing travel destination, if you are creating your bucket list and looking for a unique place to add on after lock-down. The Gobi is a place of beauty, mystery, culture, and wonder that captivates adventurers all around the World. Travelers and photographers are coming for its stunning scenery, mystic historical remains, authentic nomads, their traditions and magnificent wildlife even the terrain is barren and the weather is extreme.</p> <p><strong><img alt="Social distancing and safe travel to Mongolia " src="/uploads/mongolian-gobi-safe-travel-destination.jpg" /></strong></p> <p><strong><img alt="" src="/uploads/Gobi_Desert_ pano copy.jpg" /></strong></p> <p> </p> <blockquote> <p><em>Related Article: <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/10-reasons-you-must-travel-to-mongolian-gobi-desert" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">10 Reasons You Must Travel Mongolian Gobi Desert</span></a></em></p> </blockquote> <hr /> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Fall and winter travel ideas in Mongolia in 2021</span></h3> <p>In the beginning of the article, as I noted that we beleive Mongolia might open borders by July, so we can plan on fall and winter travels to Mongolia. So now let’s take a look at what Mongolia offers us in the second half of the year 2021.</p> <h4><strong>1. Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival Tour in Mongolia </strong></h4> <p>Fall is the perfect time for travel to Mongolia, it is all about beautiful nature, peaceful country life, outdoor adventures and fascinating events, the golden eagle festival in western Mongolia. We are suggesting the "Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival", is held annually in western Mongolia and is a 2-day festival which annually runs 17 -18th of September, co-organized by eagle hunters, local officials and Mongolian tour operator company Ayan Travel. The festival covers with Kazakh cultural activities, eagle hunting competitions, meeting ups with famous eagle hunters, special photographic workshops in majestic Altai Mountain ranges at the pleasant time of the year.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/eagle-hunters-in-far-west-mongolia-safe-travel.jpg" /></p> <blockquote> <p><em>Related Article: <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/why-you-should-visit-sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival in Mongolia</span></a></em></p> </blockquote> <hr /> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Sagsai-Golden-Eagle-Festival-Tour-Mongolia-By-Ayan-Travel-Company.jpg" /></p> <hr /> <p> </p> <h4><strong>2. Snow Leopard Tour Mongolia </strong></h4> <p>Spend some of very special adventurous days of your lifetime in the isolated mountains in search of the emblematic wild Snow Leopard of Mongolia. The tour is for those who seek wild and ultimate photographic adventure to capture the elusive Snow Leopard and iconic mammals in their natural habitat. Based on our years of wildlife photography experiences and partnering with local rangers this special tour is designed well and run successfully and in every November and February we organize this adventure.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Snow-Leopard-Mongolia-photography-By-Batzaya-Choijiljav.jpg" /></p> <blockquote> <p><em>Related Article: <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photography-of-snow-leopards-in-mongolias-wild-west" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Photography of Snow Leopard in Mongolia’s Wild West</span></a></em></p> </blockquote> <hr /> <p style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="" src="/uploads/Mongolia_snow_leopard_tour_for_social_distance.jpg" /></p> <hr /> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">We, the Ayan Travel wishing you good health! Take care of yourself and your family during this unusual times.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#006699;">By staying home today, we can #TRAVELTOMORROW</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(27, 45, 59); font-family: Hind, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: center;"> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'file1' => 'why-mongolia-is-safe-travel-destination-after-lock-down.jpg', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file1' => 'why-mongolia-is-safe-travel-destination-after-lock-down', 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'created' => '2020-07-03 00:00:00', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ) ) $nodes = array( (int) 0 => array( 'Node' => array( 'id' => '885', 'parent_id' => null, 'user_id' => '3', 'cat_id' => null, 'title' => 'How To Take Great Photos at Golden Eagle Festival in Mongolia?', 'slug' => 'how-to-take-photos-at-golden-eagle-festival-in-mongolia', 'body' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">Do you enjoy unique festivals or celebrations of local cultural traditions and photograph them? Festivals and cultural events are always a great chance and way to learn about the local people and portray a foreign culture and country with lively photographs.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">If you are the one who wants to make most of your festival experience as visual storyteller such as photographer, documentarian and looking for a unique and ancient cultural event, Mongolian Golden Eagle Festival must be on your photo adventure bucket list. Ancient customs and heritages of Kazakh minority of Mongolia and true example of eagle hunting tradition of nomads will appeal your participation and discovery in the Western part of the country-<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/provinces/bayan-ulgii" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Bayan-Ulgii province</span></a><span style="color:#800000;"> </span>in the middle of September and at<span style="color:#800000;"> </span>the beginning of October.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This cultural and bizarre festival can be extremely rewarding for travelers, video makers, and photographers, but they may demand a certain amount of skill, some pre-planning, get know what is happening and when to have correct information and find the right spots etc.<br /> As an experienced Mongolian photo tour operator, with our excellent <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ch.BatzayaPhotography/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">photo guide</span></a> or photographing crew let you take memorable photos and videos of <span style="text-align: justify;">eagle hunting festival. </span> Now we are here to help you to make great visual works, to get along with crowded conditions and also show you the great photos of our previous tours to Annual Golden Eagle festival.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Hope you get some Golden Eagles and Huntress photo inspirations and ideas from our photos.</p> <p style="text-align: right;"><strong>“There are no bad pictures; that's just how your face looks sometimes.” <br /> Abraham Lincoln</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Pre-Festival Photography For The Eagle Festival</span></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">If you want to create a complete documentary or video of the festival, it is best to make pre-preparation videos or photo stories of Kazakh people. Local nomads usually gather in a festival location before one day and it might look alike nomadic migration from their homes. Sometimes a few groups of local families come together in the queue with their Eagles and camp near the place where the festival is held.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Photograph-Golden-Eagle-Festival.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">You can shoot these moments from the best spots and make some pre-festival videos or photo stories of Golden Eagle festival. If you want to have a video or audio interview of Kazakh nomads, their pre-festival feelings and our special photo team will also allow you to have this incredible opportunity. People love to see how the ‘magic’ happens, so behind the scene pictures are great.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-tour-mongolia" target="_blank"><img alt="sagsai golden eagle festival tour mongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai-Golden-Eagle-Festival-Tour-Mongolia-By-Ayan-Travel.jpg" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Photographing The Eagle Hunters’ Parade </span></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">The festival starts with an opening parade of Kazakh hunters and their trained eagles. On those moments make great photographic subjects, so prepare yourself to capture. Mongolian Eagle hunters-Kazakh people dress up their traditional clothing and you’ll find they’re relaxed, in high spirits and happy to be photographed. It is a great chance to take photos of hunters with their decorated horses, beautiful traditionally made hunting outfits as well as their trained Eagles. Their entrance will compete for the first awards of the festival - Best turned out Eagle and Owner. You should take advantages of crowds and festive atmosphere to mingle with locals and get close to the unique action.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/eagle-hunting-parade-photos.jpg" /></p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">View Or Drone Photography At Golden Eagle Festival </span></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">Calling Eagle on arm competition is another great chance for photographing and video making. But if you are alone, not traveling with your special interest friends, choose one place to shoot hunter’s side among crowds or eagles side on the mountain. Because the eagle will be released from the top of the mountain and hunter calls his/her trained eagles and must meet up eagle among people down. It is also the best time for taking your drone out to a big open area of Golden Eagle festival, but you have to be careful about the time.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/golden-eagle-festival-mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">If interested in taking more Eagle photos, action pictures or landscapes images - the whole view of the festival, you need to find the best vantage point on eagle release mount, shoot from a distance with a telephoto lens or capture Best Eagle at locating its owner from a distance.</p> <h3><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Your Lens on Spectaculars of Eagle Hunters</span></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">Please remember to turn your lens on the Golden Eagle Festival spectators, who make a great story as they watch and react to the proceedings of the festival.<br /> From foreign tourists to local nomads, elders to the youngsters, from some weird face impressions to happiest ones, please don’t lose those golden moments, always picture it and keep in mind.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/photography-of-eagle-hunter-in-MOngolia.jpg" /></p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Find The Right Photo Spot At The Festival </span></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">The key is to get a good position. Otherwise, you may end up in a sea of people and sometimes only come away with photos of the back of someone’s head. Unlike the best places are often reserved for press or event photographers, just talk with your photo guide who is experienced and know everything about the festival and find the best position and can easily take best ones you desire to take.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia eagle training.jpg" /></p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Portrait photography of Kazakh Hunters</span></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Golden Eagle Festival in Western Mongolia is an excellent time to take portraits. It is a great opportunity to photograph Kazakh people faces when they are in a mood of relaxed, happy and more open to being approached than during their daily lives. Since the Golden Eagle Festival attracts a wide range of local nomads, it offers a great deal to photograph a whole array of people in one place. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/portrait-of-kazakh-eagle-hunter-in-mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">By using a telephoto lens, get in close and take a frame-filling shot, whereas a wide lens places your target in their festival environment, producing a picture that says more about them and where they are. If you want to take especially someone’s picture-portrait, we will arrange it for you and you will be rewarded with the more characterful picture at the festival, nature or their homes – and feel a friendly encounter. Great travel photography does not only highlight the beautiful landscapes and historic buildings but also portrays the local people.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-tour-mongolia" target="_blank"><img alt="sagsai golden eagle festival mongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai-Golden-Eagle-Festival-Tour-Mongolia-By-Ayan-Travel.jpg" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Taking Action Photos of Catching Prey- The Highlight of Eagle Festival</span></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">It is the key event and high light moments to shoot incredible photo stories of the Golden Eagle Festival. The third and the last special contests to challenge Hunters and their trained Eagles are Best Eagle Hunting Prey. Hunters will be dragging stuffed animals and the eagles must catch them. It highlights agility of eagles and hunter’s ability to taming their eagle. <br /> Be always ready to close up these actions, behind-the-scene shots and catch un-repeatable moments on your camera. Some previous experiences say, Eagle catches the prey only within 0.6 seconds - just prepare for your camera and your eyes to the scene. Close-up pictures are taken with a telephoto lens can give a real sense of the action.</p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Photographing Kazakh Cultural Performances</span></h3> <p>Moreover, you can take images of cultural performances of Kazakh people such as their traditional dance, song and also some interesting activities among other local participants.<br /> Two of them are called Kyz Kuar –Woman chasing game while on horseback and Push Cashy which fights for death goat body while on horseback. <br /> A small interesting game is Coin grabbing on horseback and it is quite challenging and these small cultural events will be different subjects or colors to your documentary or video.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/picture-of-kazakh-hunters-competition.jpg" /></p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Post - Festival Photography & Local Nomad Visits</span></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">If you want to photograph deep inside Kazakh nomads’ life and interview them, we’ll also arrange and prepare everything ready for your classic portrait and cultural video showing the nomad’s costume and heritages which all give a real sense of their unique and unchanged lives for thousand years. Above all, remember that Golden Eagle festival is a fantastic experience and would be an adventurous and brand new culture to your life.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/take-picture-of-kazakh-people.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="text-align: justify;">However, do not forget to come away with just photographs and no memories of travel. Visiting local family after the festival will fill all your must-do travel lists in western Mongolia.</span><br style="text-align: justify;" /> <span style="text-align: justify;">For those who want a fantastic festival documentary, this specially arranged visit will be beneficial. This visit also can give you more understandings about hunters and trained eagles’ nature connection without words, listening stories of heroic hunts of them, photographing and seeing proof of their amazing preys and many more.</span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/kids-photo-in-mongolia-altai.jpg" /></p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Don’t Miss the Second Option for Photographers </span></h3> <p>If you really want to travel Golden Eagle festival, but the festival time of September or October can’t really match your schedule, our specialized photo team can offer you great second option. We can arrange same events, Kazakh nomads – Eagle hunting contest and performance, Mongolian landscape photos, portraits, cultural videos and documentaries for only you and your team. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/how-to-take-photos-of-eagle-hunters.jpg" /></p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Visiting The Most Photogenic Places Before/After The Festival </span></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">After having great Golden Eagle Festival, we highly recommend you extend your travel to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park to do some hiking, trekking and also photographing picturesque alpine lakes, rivers, beautiful mountain hills, valleys, five highest peaks in Mongolia and full spectrum of archeology with petroglyphs, standing stones, burial mounds and Kazakh cemeteries listed in UNESCO cultural heritage sites.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/travel-to-altai-mountain-mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">For complete and perfect documentary work, it is wise to show surrounding nature of Kazakh minority and their landscapes to your visual work. Especially in<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photos-of-the-most-beautiful-lakes-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Khoton Khurgan Lake</span>,</a> it is great opportunity to feel and capture above nature and historical wonders together with many Kazakh nomads-Eagle hunters living inside the park.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Altai_Mountains_phototour.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">It is a full adventure to shoot endangered species in Tsambagarav snow capped mountain, including argali sheep, ibex, grey wolves, red deer, black vulture, elk, snow leopards, Altai snow-cock, golden eagles, and many others. <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photo-spots-in-western-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Learn more </span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-tour-mongolia" target="_blank"><img alt="sagsai golden eagle estivalmongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai-Golden-Eagle-Festival-Tour-Mongolia-By-Ayan-Travel.jpg" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Significant Way To Improve Your Photography </span></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">As you know, good photography does not just happen. Golden Eagle festival will give you an opportunity to challenge yourself with a wide range of photo styles, compositions, and subjects. Also, you have to be pre-warned and festival photography is big, hard work and almost impossible without the assistance of experienced photo team.<br /> If you want to capture all aspects of the festival, then you’re going to have to move around a lot and be thinking on your feet while quickly composing each shot. It is definitely challenging, but the rewards will make it worthwhile. Each shot and scene you take, you should compose as it planned on using it enter photo or video contest. Photographer Asher Svidensky made it and introduced Mongolian first eagle huntress Aisholpan Nurgaiv to the world through his amazing photos which made him as well known photographer and a young girl as a film star.<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/facts-about-aishol-pan-the-eagle-huntress-of-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Learn more</span></a><span style="color:#800000;"> </span>about Aisholpan <span style="text-align: justify;">Nurgaiv. </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/eagle huntress mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Photographer: Batzaya Choijiljav</em></p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Meeting Your Mongolian Photo Instructor & Team </span></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">At Ayan Travel, our photographic and adventure travel experts create well-crafted <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tours" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">tour itineraries in Mongolia</span></a>. 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As this tradition, our photo team made a tour to Danshig Naadam and Khuree Tsam festival 2018.<br /> If you are planning to travel Mongolia in August for the upcoming years, please do not forget to eyewitness this religious festival and add to your travel list. Hope you have a great time with our photos and event news about Danshig Festival.</p> <h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;">The Danshig Naadam and Khuree Tsam Festival</span></strong></h3> <p>The Danshig Naadam and Khuree Tsam festival is one of the biggest and ancient religious and cultural festivals of Mongolia. Originally, Danshig (Tibetan- Tenshuk) is related to the enthronement ceremony of His Holiness Zanabazar(1635-1722), the spiritual head of Mongolian Buddhism and also a direct descendant of Great Chinggis Khan. The word Danshig can be translated in to ‘Firm existence’. The tradition of celebrating Danshig Naadam was forgotten for nearly a hundred years and this year is the fourth year since Danshig Naadam’s re-celebration since 2015 and also 383rd birthday of His Holiness Zanabazar.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/various-deity-masked-dance-danshig-naadam.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The Danshig Naadam and Khuree Tsam festival is one of the biggest and ancient religious and cultural festivals of Mongolia.</em></span></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Mandala Offering Ceremony at Danshig Festival</span></h3> <p>At the beginning of the two-day festival, Mandala ceremony took place in honor of His Holiness Zanabazar. First Bogd Gegeen sits in his elegant monk’s robes, with his legs folded beneath them. Mandala is a Tibetan word which means Essence or taking essence. There are more than thirty different kinds of Mandala offerings in Buddhist ritual. According to the tradition, when you perform offering, you do not hold empty hands, put some grains, blue scarf or whatever, in your hands first and pray for what you desire.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/sor-zalakh-ceremony.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mandala is a Tibetan word which means Essence. There are more than thirty different kinds of Mandala offerings in Buddhist ritual.</em></span></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Rising of the Soyombo Banner at Danshig </span></h3> <p>The ceremony of bringing state flag or Soyombot Tug to the Khui Doloo Khudag was held and actually, his Holiness Zanabazar created Soyombo script and later was depicted on the flag of Mongolia. This special character became a national symbol of the country. If you want to explore more about him and his masterpieces, you should go to Zanazabar Museum in the center of Ulaanbaatar. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/zanabazar-danshig-naadam.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Statue of Under Gegeen Zanabazar holds two attributes -raising the Thunderbolt symbol-Dorje up to his chest with his right hand and bell in his left hand toward his stomach. </em></span><br /> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Worshipping Vajrapani- Deity Ochirvaani</span></h3> <p>The unique part of the Khuree Tsam is the noble presence of Ochirvaani -Vajrapani and the deity is believed to be a special protector for Mongolia. Huge Thangka-Buddhist paint representing the supreme deity Vajrapani was displayed at the southern end of the festival square. He is called the Master of Unfathomable Mysteries who upholds truth even in adversities of darkness and ignorance.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/rajipani-orchirvaani-deity-danshig.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Deity Vajrapani –Ochirvaani protects Buddha and manifests all Buddha’s power. </em></span><br /> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Khuree Tsam Dance </span></h3> <p>The Tsam is one of the five minor subjects of Buddhism –Choreography. The first tsam performance in Mongolia was performed in Erdene-Zuu monastery in 1786. The Tsam dance which is the perfect combination of song, dance, music, decorative art, and folk arts hold various types of ritual subjects and wearing mask indicating their respective roles and perform various motions of hands, legs, and body.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/danshig-naadam-khuree-tsam-performance.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The tsam has two common meanings as the dance of Buddha and subduing negative mental afflictions by emptiness.</em></span></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Tsam Masks and Costumes</span></h3> <p>You can see through the photos that the tsam dresses are specially designated with wide triangle sleeves or cave sleeve and also ornamented with bone decorations. Tsam mask is big as twice as a human head and the dancers see their way through their mouth. That’s why tsam masks are made out of paper mache, painted or inlaid with coral beads of different sizes.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/various-deity-dance-danshig-naadam.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The costumes of tsam dancers consist of robes decorated in an applique manner, worn with decorative aprons and bibs with ivory ornaments and crocodile-toed boots.</em> </span></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Sor Zalakh - Ceremony of Burning of all Negatives</span></h3> <p>The ceremony of the burning of the Sor aims to remove all bad effects, contagious diseases, and other negative phenomena. If one attends with great devotion in this ceremony, it is believed to get rid of all one’s bad and dirtiness. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/sor-zalakh-burning-negatives.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolian Buddhist worshippers highly believe the power of this specific ritual.</em></span></p> <p>Intense music of Tsam was quite deep and there were religious and ritual sounds such as Bell ringing, pellet drums and sounds of smashing and striking which made it more attractive.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/tsam-music-instrument-danshig-naadam.jpg" /></p> <p><em style="font-size: 14px;">Monks performing Tibet horn and performing spiritual readings and rituals for the wellbeing of Mongolians.</em></p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Open Tent at the Center of Open Space</span></h3> <p>Same as ancient ritual, Danshig Naadam ‘s Khuree Tsam was held in open space which seven concentric circles were drawn in chalk inside clearly marked square.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia festival danshig.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>According to the tradition, an open tent was erected in the center of these circles.</em></span></p> <p>Tsam dance traditionally started with two Sitipati- two figures wearing skull masks and skeleton costumes. They represent Lord of charnel ground.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/danshig-naadam-photos.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Through dance perform, rituals and mantras they repeat, the ceremony square and objects enshrined in it transformed into mystic Charnel Ground.</em></span></p> <p>Inner most-circle is reserved for Master of dance and the dances were accompanied by a small orchestra consisting of wind and percussion instruments.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/various-tsam-dance-danshig-naadam-festival.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Groups of characters wearing demonic masks performed dance for banishing all evil by driving it into the lingka.</em></span></p> <p> </p> <p>The Tsam dance performances can be varied and classified by its meaning such as the dance of heroes, dance of heroines, dance of wrathful ones,dance of pacifying, inner dance, secret dance, dance of emptiness, dance of fiercely control, dance of wrathful laughter and dance of the most wrathful beings</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/shanaga-performance-danshig-naadam.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The shanaga-only participants in the ritual not to wear masks and they are some kind of shamanistic characteristics still remain in harmony with this dance.</em></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/danshig-tsama-dance-mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Tsam dance by Four Guardians of Spirits of four sacred mountains surrounded by Ulaanbaatar. Garuda, Pig, Dog and Black Old’s performance</em></span></p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">The climax of the Tsam- Erlig Nomun Khan</span></h3> <p>The final character to appear in the Tsam was Yama, God of the Realm of Death and Supreme Judge of the dead – Mongolians call Erlig Nomun Khan. It is the climax of the ritual.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/danshig-naadam-highlight-tsam.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>He appeared with wearing Buffalo mask, with lasso for catching souls in one hand and skeleton –shaped scepter in the other hand.</em></span></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Balin – Torma Making Competition </span></h3> <p>One interesting competition among monks during Danshig Naadam was balin competition which you can see photos below. Balin is barley that is pre-prepared to be shaped and it is special feeding to the deities only made by monks and Buddhist figures. After making balins, it is put on the altar which is some way of showing the food specially served and dedicated to the Buddha and deities. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/balin-competition-among-monks-danshig-naadam.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Various and skilled monks challenged in this unique competition for Best Balich Monks. </em></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/danshig-naadam-festival-lama-event.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Showcase - art of balin making to the believers and spectators of the festival.</em></span></p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Monks’ Competitions </span></h3> <p>Traditional competitions among monks such as Unzad-chanting masters, Golch lamas- assistant chanting masters and debating on the Buddhist logic were memorable and worth listening moments of the festival.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/unzad-chanting competitions among monks danshig.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Monks debating both in Tibet and Mongolian language.</em></span></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;">Wrestling at Danshig Festival</span></p> <p>It is said that in the first Danshig Naadam, Buddhist monk won wrestling contests. Thereafter he was called Buh Lama- wrestling monk. Danshig Naadam has its own titles for wrestlers, archers and horse trainers.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/danshig-naadam-wrestling.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Wrestler D.Purevdavga from Akhangai province claimed his victory for the 4th time and earned the title of Undefeated Giant of Danshig.</em></span></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;">Horse Race at Danshig Festival </span></p> <p>Totally 104 horses, above the age of five, raced in Danshig Naadam. The winning horse came from Kharkhorin village where the first place of Danshig Naadam was held. Also, horse trainers’ full name was Batbayar Zanabazar which his father’s name the same as holiness Zanabazar. Mongolians and Buddhist people accept this as Blessing. Winner Jockey kid’s race number was 108 which is considered sacred and significant number in Buddhism. Mongolians and Buddhist people accept all these numbers and occasions as Blessing and Auspicious way in Danshig Festival. <br /> <img alt="" src="/uploads/horse-race-danshig-naadam.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Totally 104 horses above the age of five raced in Danshig Naadam.</em></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolians believe that if a person would attend the Tsam and he will be motivated or inspired to remove his five mental afflictions such as attachment, anger, and ignorance, pride and jealousy. Moreover, if one attends the Tsam with great devotion, there are boundless benefits can occur and change one’s life. Gongor Bumba ceremony in Amarbayasgalant monastery is also another big religious festival which also takes place in mid of August. 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Ancient Mongols did believe the spirit of nature, its power and ask for protection and good luck by worshipping and giving offerings at the peak of the mountain which is considered the holiest part. This unique and ancient ritual of Mongols is listed on the list of Intangible Culture Heritage of UNESCO in 2017.<br /> <img alt="mongolia events " src="/uploads/mongolia ovoo offering ritual.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="text-align: justify;">You may see and spot so many Ovoos / scared stone heaps used as altars / while in you are traveling in Mongolia. Maybe similar to Mount Olympus in Greek history, there are few sacred mountains considered as holiest and biggest throughout Mongolia. One of them is Altan Ovoo Mountain worship in Sukhbaatar province eastern part of the country.</span><br style="text-align: justify;" /> <span style="text-align: justify;">Mongolian leading photographer and active traveler Batzaya Choijiljav made the short and meaningful journey to this mountain worship. He gave worship to Altan Ovoo Mountain and climbed there as Mongolian and man. Without any explanations, let us allow you to travel with his photos to Altan Ovoo mountain worship, legendary eastern vast steppe- homeland of Dariganga people.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="AltanOvoo" src="/uploads/Altan_Ovoo Mongolian mountain.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Altan dari ovoo" src="/uploads/Altan_Ovoo_Sukhbaatar_Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>As one of outstanding cultural heritage elements of nomadic Mongols, Modern Mongols from Sukhbaatar province and whole country also gather for worshipping and revering sacred Altan Ovoo Mountain once in 5 years. This year is the 105th anniversary of Altan Ovoo Mountain Worship since Bogd Khan Jibzundamba declared this cairn officially worshipped mountain.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia Ovoo festival" src="/uploads/Altan_Ovoo_Sukhbaatar_aiamg_Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Altan Ovoo Mountain in Dariganga soum became officially state worshipped mountain in 2004 but it has been worshipped by local from ancient times. This Ritual of worshipping mountain is some kind of religious ceremony that you can only found in eastern Mongolia.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Sukhbaatar aimag Altan Ovoo" src="/uploads/Altan_Ovoo_Sukhbaatar_aimag_Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> <span style="text-align: justify;">Special horse ritual of Mongols. </span>During the mountain worship, this ritual picks one special horse and ties a blue scarf around the horse neck. According to the tradition, the ritual signifies the horse is never ridden since that time and the horse will only belong to the nature and spirits of Altan Ovoo Mountain. Mongolian Prime minister U.Khurelsukh conducted this horse ritual and gave offerings to Altan Ovoo Mountain. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Mongolia religion Lama" src="/uploads/Mongolian lamas.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p>Mongolian practices of worshipping sacred sites is connected to ancient shamanism based on the belief in the existence of invisible deities of sky, earth, mountains and natural surroundings. It later became one important and special part of the Buddhism in Mongolia.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Mongolia local festival at Sukhbaatar aimag" src="/uploads/Mongolian local festival_sukhbaatar.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">If wrestling makes the Mongolian viewers passionate, horse racing makes Mongolians cry. Viewers of horse racing cry either over the horses that endured the long distance to reach the finish line or even cry over the last tired one to cross the line. Mongolian horse racing will always be soul-touching and worthy seeing event whenever you travel Mongolia.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Mongonbaatar Mongolian wrestler" src="/uploads/Mongonbaatar hartsaga.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">256 best wrestlers from various provinces competed in Altan Ovoo mountain worship’s wrestling tournaments in a beautiful open grassy field of eastern Mongolia. <br /> State Khartsaga/ State Hawk/ wrestler Sh. Mungunbaatar won in wrestling tournament of Altan Ovoo Mt worship.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Local naadam festival" src="/uploads/Mongolian_local_festival_sukhbaatar.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">As always an important part of Mongolian festival and occasions, over a thousand glorious and fastest horses from all around the country come to challenge in six age types of horse racing in the Mountain worship. Mongolians honor and respect horses and believe the power of their spirit connects with nature.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Local festival mongolia" src="/uploads/Mongolian local_festival_sukhbaatar.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">During the communist time in Mongolia, the worship of sacred sites was banned which severely threatened its validity, but Mongolians have been actively reviving this unique tradition and teaching young generation how to practice, respect and behave in the ceremony.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Men-only can reach the pilgrimage sites of Golden Cairn and women are strictly prohibited to climb the cairn. There were Three Manly Games of horse racing, wrestling and archery tournaments which all dedicated to Altan Ovoo Mountain Worship. </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">About Sukhbaatar Province, Eastern Mongolia </h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">Sukhbaatar Province is the birthplace of Mongolian great leader and revolutionary hero D.Sukhbaatar and you probably will visit his statue in the center of Ulaanbaatar. The province was first established in 1942 due to change of administration unit and named as Javkhlant Sharga. But from 1943, it was renamed after Sukhbaatar. The capital of the province, which is 560 km far from Ulaanbaatar, is named after Baruun-Urt River when its location moved near to the riverside. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolian nomadic life" src="/uploads/photos mongolia sheep_herd.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 495px;" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Eastern Mongolia A Fast Horse Land </p> <p>Steppe horses are the tallest, fastest variety of Mongolian horses and especially, the eastern Sukhbaatar province is widely considered to produce the fastest horses in the country. The first name of the province was Javkhlant Sharga which can be termed as Glorious Palomino. It can be connected with fastest and greatest horses of Sukhbaatar province.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolian horses" src="/uploads/horse photos mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>The homeland of Various Ethnic People</p> <p>It is a great chance to explore colorful and unique ethnicities and their specific tradition and culture while traveling in Sukhbaatar province. Most of the population are Khalkh and Dariganga and fewer Uzemchin, Barga, Khuuchid, Uuld, and Tshahar ethnic minorities also live within. Their traditional folk song, great masterpieces of silversmith and blacksmiths and handicrafts of Dariganga people are famous throughout Mongolia.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolian girls" src="/uploads/Mongolian dancers.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia woman portraits" src="/uploads/mongolian woman portrait.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Eastern Mongolian Steppes - UNESCO World Heritage Centre</p> <p>The Eastern Mongolian Steppes are home to the largest remaining intact temperate grasslands of the Earth. The ecosystem of Eastern Mongolian Steppes is characterized by treeless flat steppes, gently rolling hills, wetlands, and interlinkages with the Khyangan Mountain Range all the way to the border with the People’s Republic of China. The proposed serial property has five components with a total surface area of some 2 million ha, outstanding components representing the vast ecosystem.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia wild animals " src="/uploads/wildlife photos mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><em>One of Asia’s great wildlife spectacles is White-tailed gazelle on Mongolia’s eastern vast steppe</em></p> <p> </p> <p>Breathtaking Extinct volcanoes <br /> There are more than 200 extinct volcanoes in territories of Dariganga soum which make rare and uncommon nature formations. Famous Ongon and Moltsog’s great sand and numerous caves such as Bayandulaan and Taliin Aguit/ Steppe Cave/ and many beautiful springs such as Talbulag, Rashaant, Ariin Nuur are most famous and definitely must see attractions of the province.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><em>These extinct volcanoes were active around Ice Age, approximately more than 11,000 years ago.</em></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolian beautiful landscapes" src="/uploads/mountains of Mongolia photo.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolia volcano Sukhbaatar aimag" src="/uploads/volcano-mongolia_sukhbaatar.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p> If you need to know more about the area please visit this page <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/activities-and-things-to-do-in-eastern-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Activities and things to do in Eastern Mongolia</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'status' => '1', 'mime_type' => null, 'comment_status' => '1', 'comment_count' => '0', 'promote' => '0', 'path' => '/nodes/nodes/view/type:mongolia_travel_news/slug:ancient-culture-of-the-mongols-altan-ovoo-mountain-worship-in-eastern-mongolia', 'terms' => '{"77":"culture"}', 'terms2' => null, 'terms3' => null, 'sticky' => '0', 'lft' => '881', 'rght' => '882', 'visibility_roles' => '', 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'updated' => '2019-07-30 15:22:24', 'created' => '2018-08-02 00:00:00', 'images' => null, 'file1' => 'mountain_worship_mongolia.JPG', 'alt_for_file1' => 'mountain_worship_mongolia', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'file3' => null, 'alt_for_file3' => null, 'file4' => null, 'alt_for_file4' => null, 'file5' => null, 'start_at' => null, 'end_at' => null, 'video_url' => '', 'title_for_layout' => '', 'meta_keywords' => 'Altan Ovoo Mountain Worship, Sukhbaatar province, Shiliin Bogd Mountain, Mongolian Eastern vast steppe, travel Mongolia, tour mongolia, mongolia tours, ', 'meta_description' => 'Altan Ovoo mountain worship is true example of nomadic Mongols beliefs in invisible deities of nature coming down from ancestors', 'settings_value' => null, 'map' => null, 'map_index' => null, 'is_best' => '0', 'best_promote' => '0', 'sale_percent' => null, 'days' => null, 'price' => null, 'highlights' => null, 'itinerary' => null, 'fixed_dates' => null, 'spots' => null, 'description' => null, 'tour_price' => null, 'include' => null, 'exclude' => null, 'month' => null, 'nature_level' => '1', 'culture_level' => '1', 'rencontre_level' => '1', 'physical_level' => null, 'day_acc' => null, 'day_activity' => null, 'activity_hours' => null, 'related_tours' => '{"1182":" Discovering Homeland of Chinggis Khaan tour ","1175":" Eastern Mongolia Tour","1215":"Living a nomad life in Orkhon valley tour"}', 'hits' => '0', 'related_blogs' => '{"886":"10 Things You Need To Know - Traveler's Checklist Mongolia ","831":"10+ Beautiful Photos of autumn in Mongolia ","818":"Best Time to Travel to Mongolia "}', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'User' => array( 'password' => '*****', 'id' => null, 'role_id' => null, 'username' => null, 'name' => null, 'email' => null, 'website' => null, 'activation_key' => null, 'image' => null, 'bio' => null, 'timezone' => null, 'status' => null, 'updated' => null, 'created' => null ), 'Comment' => array(), 'Meta' => array(), 'Taxonomy' => array( (int) 0 => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ), (int) 3 => array( 'Node' => array( 'id' => '882', 'parent_id' => null, 'user_id' => '1', 'cat_id' => null, 'title' => 'Outstanding Photos of Mongolian Naadam Festival ', 'slug' => 'outstanding-photos-of-mongolian-naadam-festival', 'body' => '<p>Mongolian National holiday, The Naadam Festival is taking place these days. As we are Mongolian travel organizer and the specialist in Mongolian photography, we would love to show you some of the stunning photographs of Mongolia and its thrilling holidays, including Naadam Festival, <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-golden-eagle-festival-and-eagle-hunters" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Golden Eagle Festival</span></a>, and <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/journey-to-the-ice-festival-on-khovsgol-lake-in-northern-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Winter Festivals</span></a>. For this time, you are enjoying images of Naadam Holiday, the top travel attraction of Mongolia. We do not just let you show the photos of Naadam but also, we would love to let you know the true information about our national holiday for your knowledge. Photos are taken by<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ch.BatzayaPhotography/" target="_blank"> <span style="color:#800000;">Batzaya Choijiljav</span></a>, our director, traveler and one of the leading photographers of Mongolia, his photos feature in Mongolian nomadic culture and the ethnic portraits. Maybe you saw his photoshoots on Weather.com, Daily News, Caters News agencies and through the social media channels. Now let’s take a look around Mongolian Naadam Holiday through his camera lens.</p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">What's Going Around Naadam Festival on 10th of July?</span></h3> <p><img alt="Mongolia Naadam festival horses race tour" src="/uploads/horse_racing_at_naadam.jpg" /></p> <p><em><span style="font-size:14px;">Mongol Naadam starts with 4 year old horse racing at Khui Doloon Khudag, locates 35km/21.7mi from the city center.</span></em></p> <p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival archery" src="/uploads/archery_mongolia_at_naadam.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>First matches of Archery games at the archery field at the central stadium.</em></span></p> <p><img alt="Archery Mongolia naadam" src="/uploads/Naadam_archery_mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Various archery tournaments such as Uriankhai style archery, Buryat style archery and children’s archery runs at the central stadium.</em></span></p> <p><img alt="Mongolian national wrestler hat" src="/uploads/National_wrestler-hut-Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Wrestler hat, the four sides of the hat are embellished with metal inscribed signs of champion, lion, Garuda, elephant, hawk and falcon, which represents the title the wrestler holds. The yellow ribbon on red behind the hand marks the success of the wrestler.</em></span></p> <p><img alt="Deeltei mongol festival" src="/uploads/mongolian_costumes.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Deeltei Mongol Festival / Mongolians in Deel, national costume/. There are some Mongol national visitors, from Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang Uyghur, Buryatia, Tyva Republic, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, enjoying Naadam Festival and attending some cultural events.</em></span></p> <p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival horses race" src="/uploads/horse-race-mongolia-in-photos.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Three year old horses racing at Khui Doloon Khudag.</em></span></p> <p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival" src="/uploads/Mongolia_naadam_festival_in_photos_tsagaan_tug.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>At 08 PM , a ceremony for the Great White Banners at State House at the central square.</em></span></p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">The official Naadam Festival Day on 11th of July </span></h3> <p>The official Naadam Festival is held on 11th of July annually, the President of Mongolia opens The Naadam Festival officially. This year, Mongolians celebrate their National Holiday of Naadam 2018, the year of the 2227th anniversary of Foundation of the first Mongolian State, the 812th anniversary of the founding of the Great Mongol Empire and the 97th anniversary of the Mongolian People’s Revolution. </p> <p><img alt="Naadam festival Ulaanbaatar" src="/uploads/mongolia_naadam_opening_state_banner.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>A ceremony to place the Great White Banners at the Central Stadium at 11AM.</em></span></p> <p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival opening show" src="/uploads/State_banner_mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The Great White Banners at the Central Stadium.</em></span></p> <p><img alt="Khalmaa Battulga Presedent of Mongolia" src="/uploads/president_of_mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>President of Mongolia officially opens Naadam Festival and pay respect to the Great White Banners, Central Stadium.</em></span></p> <p><img alt="Mongolia naadam Festival Ulaanbaatar" src="/uploads/mongolia_naadam_opening.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Grand Opening Ceremony of the National Holiday Naadam Festival at the Central Stadium. Every year various artists attend the opening ceremony to show dance, music, and other cultural performance. This year’s opening performance features value of Mongolian family and independence. </em></span></p> <p><img alt="naadam festival wrestling" src="/uploads/wrestling_mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The first round of Wrestling Champion starts with a total of 512 wrestlers, are challenging their power in the National Naadam Festival.</em></span></p> <p><img alt="Archery Mongolia" src="/uploads/woman_archer_mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Show of National Archery, at archery field.</em></span></p> <p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival " src="/uploads/horse_racing_mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Above five-year-old horse (Ikh nas) race at Khui Doloon Khudag.</em></span></p> <p><img alt="Mongolia national dance " src="/uploads/Mongolian_dance.jpg" /></p> <p>There is also Culture Naadam Festival organized at Khui Doloon Khudag by Arts Council of Mongolia (ACM) and the Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture (MSUAC) with a goal to promote Mongolian nomadic culture and traditions to local and international visitor and to support community involvement in cultural and creative activities.</p> <p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival Khui doloon hudag" src="/uploads/Mongolia_horse_show.jpg" /></p> <h3><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#800000;">What is going around Naadam Festival on 12<sup>th</sup> of July?</span></span></h3> <p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival" src="/uploads/mongolia_horserace_naadam.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em> Five year old horse (Soyolon) race, at Khui Doloon Khudag.</em></span></p> <p><img alt="Archery Mongolia" src="/uploads/State_naadam_mongolia_archer_mongonbaatar.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>In the 1960’s, women archers started competing in Naadam which was a “significant development in national archery” that added dimension to making archery a truly national sport.</em></span></p> <p><img alt="Mongolian national holidays" src="/uploads/State_naadam_mongolia_wrestler_mongonbaatar.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Wrestler Mongonbaatar.Sh, who upgraded his rank and took the title of khartsaga (Hawk) during this year's Naadam Festival.</em></span></p> <p><img alt="Mongolian national naadam festival" src="/uploads/State_naadam_mongolia_wrestlers.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>A total of 512 wrestlers, including 88 wrestlers with national titles competed in this year's Naadam. Six wrestlers became Falcons of the nation and three others took the title of Hawk during this year's Naadam</em>.</span></p> <p><img alt="Mongolian national festival naadam" src="/uploads/State_naadam_mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>President presents title, certificates and medals to the winner and runner-ups of the National Wrestling Tournament and for the fastest Horses. </em></span></p> <p><img alt="Mongolia naadam " src="/uploads/State_banner_mongolia_naadam.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em> President officially closes Naadam Festival. Closing ceremony and Parade of Great White Banners back to the State House.</em></span></p> <p>If you are the photographer, or traveler who is planning your next photo adventure to Mongolia, especially to the Naadam festival and other events, we will enjoy the photo shoots through your lens, next time. Why not. 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This marvellous place is my birthpalce, named after beautiful <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/lake-khovsgol-national-park" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Lake Khovsgol</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">.</span> However, it is my first time trip to deep inside. <br /> I and my like - minded friends of <span style="text-align: justify;"> "Khairkhan Hiking Club"</span> started our adventure on 8th July, 2017. Climbing on Mt. Delgerkhaan, called King of the Mounts and Mt. UranDush with unique and magnificent formation was our main goal as well as sightseeing beauty of<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/provinces/khuvsgul" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Khovsgol province</span></a> in north Mongolia. </p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="khovsgol aimag Mongolia" src="/uploads/Khovsgol_delgerkhaan.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-align: justify;">I was so excited to escape from the city, missing my homeland and feeling like something festivity - maybe Naadam festival was around the corner. But, on the first day of our trip, one of our minivans broke nearby the city so we had to camp out there. Luckily, it was not a big problem and we kept move on. We arrived at our destination Ulaan-Uul village on the 10th of July. Holiday </span>atmosphere welcomed us <span style="text-align: justify;">at the local village, Naadam Festival had already started and crowded by locals.</span><br style="text-align: justify;" /> <span style="text-align: justify;">DelgerKhaan Mountain looked so glorious and another way I can’t still believe myself to do this trial. So we shortly hooked Naadam festival and tasted Khuushuur- special meal of the festival. Soon after, we finally arrived at the base camp, Ar Bosgot Cliff and settled there. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mongolian Taiga and landscape_photos" src="/uploads/Khovsgol trekking tours.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Camping tour at khovsgol aimag Mongolia" src="/uploads/Khovsgol_camping.jpg" /></p> <p><br style="text-align: justify;" /> <span style="text-align: justify;">The next day, on 11th July, we woke up early at 3 am and started our climbing. Mountain Rivers flowing and streaming between rocky cliffs was so cold in the dark night and crossing over such rivers more than 10 times was the first and hardest challenge ever for me. After crossing those cold rivers, we changed our wet boots and had little rest. The darkness gone away and there was already dawn of a new day. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Trekking tour Mongolia" src="/uploads/Khovsgol_saridag_khavtsal_trekking_tour.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Khovsgol trekking mongolia" src="/uploads/Khovsgol_province_1.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-align: justify;">We kept moving and passing through spectacular waterfalls and forest; went upstream ridge of Bor Hyar. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Mountain rocks were so wet and slippery cause of the morning rain and it made us difficult to go on. We were going in the queue along the path as our team leader instructed. Because we had to beware of pulling rocks loose if someone had a bad slip.</span><br style="text-align: justify;" /> <span style="text-align: justify;">After scrambling to the summit, we –all 10 members of the team had reached the peak of Mt. Delgerkhan, 3090m above sea level, around 10 am. I watched through as it bounced down the mountainside and weather up there was clear and refreshing. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">This kind of feeling was one of my reasons up there.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Khovsgol province trekking and hiking tour" src="/uploads/Khovsgol_saridag_havtsal.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: justify;">After safely scrambling down from the top which took almost more than 20 km, it was an almost dark night. We decided to celebrate this memorable day of our successful trials as well as Naadam festival. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">We had a great time. By the way, we especially expressed our thanks to other team members who prepared a delicious meal and waited for us after the trials.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Next day, we continued our journey and traveled through territories of Renchinlhumbe and Tsagaannuur villages and camped in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/shishged-river" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Shishhed riverside</span></a> – beginning of Yenisei River, the 5th longest river in the world. </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: justify;">What a beautiful <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/darkhad-valley" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Darkhad Valley</span></a> and Khovsgol Lake? </span>Green grasslands, colorful flowers, mountains with amazing panoramic views and river Shishhed looked calm and peacefully. On 13th of July, we successfully reached and camped in our next goal destination – Mt. Urandush /2784m/, located right coast of Lake Khovsgol and the top the mountain cliff is flat. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p><img alt="Khovsgol province trekking and hiking tour " src="/uploads/Khovsgol_lakes.jpg" /></p> <p><br style="text-align: justify;" /> <span style="text-align: justify;">On 14th July, we started our hiking at around 5 am. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Even though this mountain is not the highest and hardest one, our team leader chose some kind of rough roads for the challenge and even used mountain ropes for some routes. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">When we did make it to the peak we could rest assure that we were of the first who make it up there from other hiking climbers’ clubs.</span><br style="text-align: justify;" /> <span style="text-align: justify;">On the roof of the mountain, we said big congratulations to each other –maybe it is one of my reasons to be fond of climbing. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">We could revel in the beauty and rarity view of Khovsgol Lake, from top of the Mt. Urandush.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Khovsgol province trekking and hiking tour " src="/uploads/Khovsgol_flower.jpg" /></p> <p><br style="text-align: justify;" /> <span style="text-align: justify;">The experience on reaching the top of the mountain and sightseeing unimaginable view of nature is something that can’t be expressed through words regardless of our tiredness and scrambling with adventure. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">We successfully fulfilled our mission and move on to seeking some rest and relax on the shores of Khovsgol Lake, Teshig soum, Bulgan province and also Khargal Lake.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Khovsgol province trekking and hiking tour " src="/uploads/Khovsgol_saridag_mountains_view.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="text-align: justify;">Our trip was ended on the 16th of July after returning in<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/9-must-see-places-in-ulaanbaatar-capital-city-of-mongolia" target="_blank"> <span style="color:#800000;">Ulaanbaatar</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">.</span> I want to express my special thanks to Enkhbat-member of Khairkhan Hiking Club who organized this wonderful and memorable trip, also thanks to our joined members.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Khovsgol province trekking and hiking tour" src="/uploads/khovsgol_enkhzaya.jpg" /></p> <p>It was brief dairy of my birthplace. Next time I want to explore deep Taiga Mountains and way of life of Tsaatan people, reindeer herders. Thank you for your time to read my travel diary. I hope you to come over Khovsgol province and make awesome memories. </p> <div> </div> <p> </p> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:courier new,courier,monospace;">'<strong>'After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb''. 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The fascinating landscapes make Sunset to Sunrise marathon more stunning and worth visiting and participating. Camp Toilogt is an eco-tourism community set in a stunning spot on the shores of the lake which offers participants low-impact accommodation and the warmth of local hospitality, as well as simple hot showers and other basic conveniences. Camp Toilogt is also the site of the start and finish of MS2S. Prior to the race, participants have the opportunity to acclimatize to the altitude (1650 meters) and become acquainted with the course. For those interested, horseback riding, fishing, hiking and visiting local families (including Tsaatan reindeer herders) will also be possible.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Mongol Nomadic Naadam </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Date:</strong></em> August 3, 14, 28<br /> <em><strong>Location:</strong></em> Mongol nomadic camp (55km from Ulaanbaatar to the west)</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="mongol nomadic show " src="/uploads/5c88ac30-a4c0-4107-98df-4ca5a2f1e629-Nomadic-festival-mongolia-august.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This is a mini version of Mongolian famed Naadam festival organized by Mongol Nomadic camp. The festival begins with Mongolian long song and traditional horse head fiddle performance. There you can enjoy and experience legendary ‘Three Manly Games’ of Mongols including Wrestling, Horse riding, and Archery. You will have a golden chance to see and photograph these games, traditional concerts, and local participants as much as up close to you. You can take a short trip to explore this Nomadic Naadam and have an unforgettable memory of Mongols tradition within one day travel. If you would like to explore famous Mongolian Naadam festival in short time, this mini version of the festival can offer you great opportunities to track ancient nomadic life, its presence, long tradition and deep culture of Mongols.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Oirad Tumen- Western Mongolian Traditional Folk Art festival </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><em>Date: </em></strong>August 3-6, 2019<br /> <em><strong>Location: </strong></em>Khirgene,Turgen soum, Uvs province </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The festival has been taking place for more than ten years since 2006. In the festival, you will explore different ethnic Mongolian participants from Khalmik, Tuva, Goriny Altai of Russia, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Deed-High Mongol from China and from UB, Darkhan, Erdenet cities and neighboring provinces as Khovs and Bayan-Ulgii. The festival shows Oirad-Western Mongolian traditional art and cultural heritage such as throat singing, traditional dance, horse-headed fiddle, Tovshuur( guitar like two stringed instruments), cultural performances and contest as horse racing, wrestling, best traditional clothing, best couple horseman and nomadic talent contest. During the festival, you will experience the Western Mongolian Nomad culture, tradition, lifestyle and watching the process of how dairy products such as curds, cheese, and vodka are produced and visiting especially prepared Ger/ yurt/. The festival site is 100km from Ulaangom- central of Uvs province, 350km from Khovd and 220km from Olgii city.</p> <hr /> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong>3000 Long Song Singers' Festival </strong></h3> <p><em><strong>Date</strong></em>- August 9-11, 2019</p> <p><em><strong>Location</strong></em>- Ikh Gazriin Chuluu, Dundgobi province</p> <p><img alt="mongolia events " src="/uploads/5d3a59fd-0b44-40dd-bb84-4803a2f1e629-long song festival mongolia.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p> <p>If you are planning to travel in Mongolia in August, this festival awaits your participation in beautiful and spectacular <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/ikh-gazriin-chuluu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Ikh Gazriin Chuluu</span></a> – mountain of granite rock in the Gobi with peak of 1706m high. 3000 famous and skillful long song singer across the country will intend to gather at open theatre of national long song of Mongolia and throw the biggest and historical event in n Mongolian legendary long song’s history of all time.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> </h3> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>One Day of Nomadic Mongolia event</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><em>Date:</em></strong> August 5, 2019<br /> <em><strong>Location:</strong></em> Khankhongor soum, Umnugobi province </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="gobi events mongolia " src="/uploads/5d3ab165-4ac4-437e-b619-48faa2f1e629-mongolia gobi camel riding.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The annual event of One Day of Nomadic Mongolia has been taking place since 2016 in Khankhongor soum, Umnugobi on every August 5. This event is so meaningful and interesting which offer more than 30 nomadic rituals connected with 5 domestic animals, nomadic life and daily shores, nomadic games and toys and traditional culture within only one day. You can explore unique rituals of 5 domestic animals individually such as milking mare and camel, lassoing horse and camel, catching horses with stick / Uurga/ and also different ages of horse racing. If curious about nomadic daily life, the event will let you explore up close and show what actually goes around and plus you can try it. There you can able to see 2 of Three Manly games, wrestling, and archery. Also, another unique part of the events is introducing Mongolian rituals for asking daughter-in-law before the wedding and the first time haircut of children. As a well-organized event, all the process of the event will be hourly scheduled so you can explore all of them one by one within a day. If you are in travel around in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/10-reasons-you-must-travel-to-mongolian-gobi-desert" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Gobi desert </span></a>at the beginning of August, the event site is 25km from the province center and put it your bucket list.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Journey to Little 99 Warriors </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><em>Date:</em> </strong>August 5-6 , 2019<br /> <em><strong>Location: </strong></em>Tsaidam camp, Khashaat soum, Arkhangai province</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="mongolia horse festival " src="/uploads/5d3a5aa9-b7f8-4608-bef9-4c81a2f1e629-horse festival mongolia.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">If you traveling with your kids or interesting about how Mongolian nomadic kids grow up and their roles and abilities regardless of their young age, it is the best to stop over and participate in annual Journey of 99 little warriors while traveling around Khushuu Tsaidam-known as Orkhon Inscription written in Old Turkic alphabet in the early 8th century in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/orkhon-valley-cultural-landscape" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Orkhon Valley</span></a>. The journey is named after foal horses racing with 99 little warriors-kids. You can not only enjoy cultural activities of kids such as wrestling, archery, performance of children with traditional costumes, the national costume show, Giingoo-children song for horses but also explore adult wrestling and archery in there.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Orkhon Valley Horse Festival</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><em>Date: </em></strong>August 7, 2019<br /> <em><strong>Location: </strong></em>Tsaidam bag, Khashaat soum, Arkhangai province</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="orkhon valley horse festival " src="/uploads/orkhon valley horse festival.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">There are many horses related festival throughout Mongolia, but this festival is so unique because of the location Orkhon Valley-listed in historical sites of UNESCO. You can experience many cultural rituals and contests all related with horse and horsemen activities including lassoing horse, grabbing a lasso pole from land while riding a horse, horse bucking, a race of foal horses, Do you know Dembee? Airag drinking game, traditional ankle bone horse racing game and more. This festival will be a good choice for those who want to experience the land of the horse, riding and challenging competitions among men and capability and beauty of Mongolian horses.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The ceremony of Gongor Bumba </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Date:</strong></em> August 16-18, 2019<br /> <em><strong>Location:</strong></em> Amarbaysgalant monastery, Selenge province</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="gongor bumba ceremony " src="/uploads/5c88ad13-5038-4c8b-97a6-4789a2f1e629-mongolia religious festival.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This is 2nd time ceremony of Gongor Bumba in this year which is organized to make offerings to Gongor (White Buddha), a protective deity who abolishes difficulties and makes people abundant in property and food. This religious celebration in Amarbaysgalant monastery is considered as one of the biggest and important holidays for Mongolian Buddhists.<br /> Mongolian religious worshippers, followers, and lamas believe that Gongor ingot ceremony brings plenty of wealth, so they gather at <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/Amarbayasgalant_monastery" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Amarbayasgalant monastery</span></a>. You will find this unique religious ceremony only in Mongolia. Even though you’re not a true religious follower, you will be captivated through their rituals and occasions.<br /> </p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: start; clear: both;"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><strong><span style="text-align: justify;">Khuraldai Naadam falconry festival</span></strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Date:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;"> August 17, 2019</span><br style="text-align: justify;" /> <em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Location:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;"> Chinggis Khaanii Khuree complex, Ulaanbaatar city</span><br /> </p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="khuraldai naadam falconry festival " src="/uploads/khuraldai naadam falconry festival.JPG" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></h3> <p>Falconry was practiced Mongolia at a very remote period and was already in high favour some 1000 years BC, that’s 3000 years ago. In 2009, Mongolia had initiated the work to make Falcon the National Bird and out of 44 species, ten species of falcon reside in Mongolia and thus the Saker Falcon became the National Bird of our country. </p> <p>Morever, Falconry is considered a Living Human Heritage and Inscribed in 2016 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Mongolia is the of those eighteen countries.The Khuraldai Naadam-Falconry festival aims to arise public awareness of falconry culture, its protection and inherit to young generation. According to the festival organizers, wonderful events of falconry , horseback archery, fashion show and cultural performances will be hold during the festival. </p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> </h3> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>2000 Reindeer Festival </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Date:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;"> August 16-17, 2019</span><br style="text-align: justify;" /> <em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Location:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;"> Tsagaannuur soum, Khovsgol province</span></p> <p><img alt="2000 reindeer festival mongolia " src="/uploads/2000 reindeer festival.JPG" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p> <p> </p> <p>In the very north of Mongolia, there will be ”<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/two-thousand-reindeer-festival-tour-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">2000 Reindeer Festival</span></a>” held on August 16-17th this summer. To discover a wonderland of Mongolian Tsaatan tribe by going on a trip to this part of the world – You will definitely make good memories of this unique festival which will be held just one time.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> </h3> <p><strong>Yak Festival</strong></p> <p><em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Date:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;"> August 17-18, 2019</span><br style="text-align: justify;" /> <em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Location:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;"> Taikhar steppe, IkhTamir soum, Arkhangai province </span></p> <p><img alt="yak festival in mongolia " src="/uploads/yak race mongolia.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" />There are several provinces as Uvurkhangai, Bayankhongor and Arkhangai celebrated the Yak Festival every year or once in two years in Mongolia. This domesticated wild animal has celebrated on Mongol yak festival at the beautiful Taikhar Steppe in Erdenetolgoi bag of Ikhtamir soum in Arkhangai aimag on 17-18 August 2019.Yak -Bos grunniens, long-haired and short legged ox-like , in Mongolia lives predominantly in high mountainous areas of Mongolia: in the high Altai Mountain range, the Khangai Mountain range and the Kharkhiraa and Khuvsgul mountains. During the festival, yak-related activities include yak parade, the best decorated yak, the best bull, yak milking contest, as well as the main and last event, a yak race across the Taikhar Steppe.</p> <p> </p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Mongolian Gobi Naadam-Khongor Khurd</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Date:</strong></em> August 15, 2019<br /> <em><strong>Location:</strong></em> Khongor sand dune, Sevrei soum, Umnugobi province </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="gobi naadam mongolia " src="/uploads/horse race mongolia.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Gobi desert is the dream destination of travelers who come to Mongolia and also Naadam festival is the highlight event of nomadic Mongolia. Great combination –Mongolian Gobi Naadam festival is must-see event especially those who plan to travel in Mongolia in mid of August. So luckily, you will kill two birds with one stone. The festival will take place in famous Khongor Sand dune-biggest sand dune of the desert. You can enjoy Mongolian traditional-Three Manly Games especially in Gobi region and opportunities to deeply explore their culture and nomadic life through this local naadam.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The Victory of Khalkh Gol Battle</strong></h3> <p><em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Date:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;"> August 27-28, 2019</span><br style="text-align: justify;" /> <em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Location:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;"> Khalkh gol soum, Choibalsan city, Dornod province </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/khalkha gol battle.JPG" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Battle of Khalkh Gol took place from May 11 to September 16, 1939, at the Khalkh River in Mongolia. The battle was one of the most decisive battles in the region during World War II and it resulted in the defeat of the Japanese Sixth Army by Soviet and Mongolian soldiers. This year is the 80th anniversary of the battle and importantly, historical and memorical year to remember and give glory to those heroic soldiers who gave lives to the country and stop the war. </p> <h4 style="text-align: justify;"> </h4> <p> </p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#8B4513;">August in Mongolia has brought many new things with it and so dream about August and make it the best.</span></span></h4> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'excerpt' => null, 'status' => '1', 'mime_type' => null, 'comment_status' => '1', 'comment_count' => '0', 'promote' => '0', 'path' => '/nodes/nodes/view/type:mongolia_travel_news/slug:august-events-in-mongolia', 'terms' => '{"78":"festival"}', 'terms2' => null, 'terms3' => null, 'sticky' => '0', 'lft' => '875', 'rght' => '876', 'visibility_roles' => '', 'type' => 'mongolia_travel_news', 'updated' => '2019-08-21 09:29:01', 'created' => '2018-07-02 00:00:00', 'images' => null, 'file1' => 'Nomadic-festival-mongolia-august.jpg', 'alt_for_file1' => 'Nomadic-festival-mongolia-august', 'file2' => null, 'alt_for_file2' => null, 'file3' => null, 'alt_for_file3' => null, 'file4' => null, 'alt_for_file4' => null, 'file5' => null, 'start_at' => null, 'end_at' => null, 'video_url' => '', 'title_for_layout' => '', 'meta_keywords' => 'august events in mongolia, mongolia in august, what to see and do in august in mongolia,events in august in mongolia, mongolia events august, festivals in mongolia in august, august festival mongolia, things to do in mongolia in august, august festival mongolia, summer mongolia, august holiday in mongolia, mongolia holiday in august, event calendar mongolia, august calendar mongolia, travel mongolia, tours mongolia, trip mongolia, mongolia, ayan travel, 2000 reindeer festival, khuraldai naadam falconry festival, 3000 long song singer's festival, victory of khalkh gol battle, khalkh gol battle, khalkh river, yak festival, yak festival in mongolia', 'meta_description' => 'Here are some ideas for travel and inspirations to try something new in August in Mongolia.', 'settings_value' => null, 'map' => null, 'map_index' => null, 'is_best' => '0', 'best_promote' => '0', 'sale_percent' => null, 'days' => null, 'price' => null, 'highlights' => null, 'itinerary' => null, 'fixed_dates' => null, 'spots' => null, 'description' => null, 'tour_price' => null, 'include' => null, 'exclude' => null, 'month' => null, 'nature_level' => '1', 'culture_level' => '1', 'rencontre_level' => '1', 'physical_level' => null, 'day_acc' => null, 'day_activity' => null, 'activity_hours' => null, 'related_tours' => '{"1185":" Joyful Adventure in Khangai Region tour","1174":"Mongolia highlights tour with Danshig Religious festival-2020","1216":"Tsam religious festival and Golden Gobi-2019 tour"}', 'hits' => '0', 'related_blogs' => '{"862":"Events In July In Mongolia - Don't Miss Out!","875":"Events in June in Mongolia","2537":"Mongolia Events 2019 | Monthly Travel Guide "}', 'url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'User' => array( 'password' => '*****', 'id' => null, 'role_id' => null, 'username' => null, 'name' => null, 'email' => null, 'website' => null, 'activation_key' => null, 'image' => null, 'bio' => null, 'timezone' => null, 'status' => null, 'updated' => null, 'created' => null ), 'Comment' => array(), 'Meta' => array(), 'Taxonomy' => array( (int) 0 => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), 'CustomFields' => array() ), (int) 6 => array( 'Node' => array( 'id' => '879', 'parent_id' => null, 'user_id' => '1', 'cat_id' => null, 'title' => 'National Parks of Mongolia', 'slug' => 'national-parks-of-mongolia', 'body' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">National parks are the prime locations of wild and untamed nature; in many countries, they are the most exciting places to visit and most worthy places to travel and it works the same in Mongolian National Parks. Mongolia has a rich and ancient history with sacred and protected areas since the 13th century and the first official declaration of sacred mountain Bogd Khan in 1778 while the United States’ first National Park-Yellowstone in 1872. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Unlike American national parks, one special thing while your travel in Mongolia is nomadic herders and their livestock living inside protected areas-the parks. Nomadic people also do protect nature and wildlife out there and keep close eyes to every nature consequences that might influence and hurt the origin of nature. It is the duty and tradition of nomadic people coming down from ancestors who believe the power of nature.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolia currently has 99 special protected areas divided into 4 different categories: protected areas –Strictly Protected Areas, National (conservation) Park, Nature Reserve, and Natural Monuments and equating to 17.4% of its territory. Mongolian protected areas are not so difficult to get to but most of them you will need local travel agencies to take you there, while others have their own agenda, favoring a lodge in a private reserve with insignificant forest or nature.<br /> And with the proper knowledge, transportation, visiting some national parks is relatively unaffordable, even required some permissions. Now, let us travel to the Best National Parks in Mongolia through amazing photos by Photographer Batzaya Choijiljav who traveled and photographed the most protected areas in Mongolia.</p> <h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Lake <span style="text-align: justify;">Khovsgol </span>National Park </span></h2> <p style="text-align: justify;">Khovsgol National Park based on one of seventeenth ancient lakes of the world-Khovsgol was protected as National Park in 1992. The park area, 3500 square miles is bigger than Yellowstone in the USA, the first national park of the world- The freshest and deepest lake of Mongolia- Lake Khovsgol NP is hottest and must-visit travel destination of the country. <br /> The best way to explore this watery wonderland is boating, kayaking, and diving with a chance to view blue tidewater glaciers up close and see 9 species of fish inhabiting in the lake.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/5c88b08b-3bfc-4ffc-bb76-44f1a2f1e629-Khovsgol_national_park.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With more time, you should seek out Taiga, quiet and serene, ideal for hiking and climbing in Khoridog Saridag and Bayan Mount Ranges with chances to spot wild animals such as ibex, Argali, wolf, brown bear, musk deer, Siberian moose, and many others along your way. If interested in birds, you can spot over 250 species of birds surrounding areas of the national park and especially in 4 islands named as Modon Khui, Khadan Khui, Modot Tolgoi and Baga Khui in the magnificent lake. These are just beginnings of the discoveries there, you can meet an ethnic group of Tsaatan reindeer herders, explore their way of life, an ancient belief of Shamanism and much more to experience. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Khovsgol_taiga_reindeer.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/khovsgol lake mongolia.jpg" /></p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Travel to Khovsgol National Park</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">The national park is reachable by domestic flight to Murun city takes about 1.5 hours from UB and then transfer by car to Khatgal for about 2 hours. By getting this way, you can easily get to Khuvsgul National Park within 4 hours. Another way to travel Khovsgol is by a car on new tarmac roads, 684 km from the capital city and it takes about 12-14 hours. If you prefer the train, you can take the daily train to Erdenet city and then transfer by car to Khovsgol. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia lakes khovsgol.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Related Topics</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color:#800000;">- </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/journey-to-the-ice-festival-on-khovsgol-lake-in-northern-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Journey to the ice festival on Khovsgol Lake in Northern Mongolia</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/taiga-travel-diary-to-dashing-through-snow" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Taiga travel dairy to Danshig through </span><span style="color:#800000;">snow</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;"> <span style="text-align: justify;"> - </span></span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-top-3-tour-destinations-for-nature-lovers" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Mongolian top 3 tour destinations for nature lovers</span></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> <strong>Suggested tours</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color:#800000;">- </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/Local-Naadam" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Local Naadam festival at magnificent Khovsgol Lake</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;"> -</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/fishing-in-darkhad-valley-khuvsgul-province" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Fishing in Darkhad </span><span style="color:#800000;">Valley ,</span><span style="color:#800000;"> Khovsgol </span><span style="color:#800000;">lake</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park </span></h2> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/gobi_Gurvan_saihan national park mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Gobi Gurvan Saikhan, the largest national park of Mongolia established in 1993. The park lies on the northern edge of the Gobi desert in southern Mongolia, 650 km from Ulaanbaatar city and 45 km from Dalanzadgad, capital of Umnugobi province. Most famous attractions in the park are Flaming Cliffs-Bayanzag, Yol Valley, Khongor Sand Dunes. The park is home to more than 52 mammal species including wild ass, Hamsters, Pikas, Gobi bear, Gerbills, snow leopard and endangered species such as Argali sheep and Siberian ibex. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/gobi desert mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/gobi desert photos.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The park is globally reputation of archeological discoveries of various species of dinosaur fossils and skeletons with its modern natural beauty of dry valleys, salt wetlands, springs, and Oases. You can camel riding adventure while discovering the beauty of Gobi, exploring nomadic life in the Gobi and tracking pre-historic sites. For the birdwatchers, this the paradise, you can spot more than 240 types of birds including Kestrels, Bearded Vultures, Lammergeyers and Altai snow-cocks also flourishing in the park.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Travel to Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">The park is easily accessible from Dalanzadgad that has daily flights takes only 1.5 hours from and to UB. You need a good car within destinations in the national parks and excellent driver who knows everything. Another way to get National Park almost 700 km from Capital Ulaanbaatar is travel by car while sightseeing and stopping wherever you want in vast steppe of Mongolia which takes approximately 10-12 hours.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> <strong>Related topics</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> -<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-gobi-through-the-lens-of-photographer" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Traveler and Photographer took </span><span style="color:#800000;">photo</span><span style="color:#800000;"> journey through the Gobi Desert of Mongolia </span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/interesting-facts-about-mongolian-camels" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Interesting facts about Mongolian camels</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/golden-gobi-and-kharkhorin-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Golden Gobi and Kharkhorin tour</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;"> -</span><span style="color:#800000;"><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/caravanning-through-gobi-desert-tour-mongolia" target="_blank"> </a></span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/caravanning-through-gobi-desert-tour-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Caravanning through desert wonders tour</span></a></p> <h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Altai Tavan Bogd National Park</span></h2> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Tavan_bogd_natioanal_park_view.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/altai mountains mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is most visited park in western Mongolia, bordering with China and Russia containing with beautiful valleys, alpine lakes, rivers, glaciers and 5 highest peaks in Mongolia and the full spectrum of archeology with petroglyphs, standing stones, burial mounds and Kazakh cemeteries listed in UNESCO cultural heritage sites. This biggest concentration of petroglyphs with over 10,000, which is the Tsagaan Salaa site, is situated along a 15 km river valley. Horse riding and hiking in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park are a great way to see the area and considered as one of the best hikes in Mongolia. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/altai tavan bogd mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Altai_mountains_climbing.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Climbing in Altai Mountain isn’t the world's most difficult, but the weather can turn quickly up there so you should have some hiking experience or take a good guide. Mountain climbing is best for during late summer when weather is the most pleasant and warm, you need to have mountain equipment, the experience of climbing, experienced local guide and warm clothes to reach the peaks.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Kazakh Eagle hunter Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Many Kazakh people-eagle hunters live inside the park and there are many endangered species inside the park including argali sheep, ibex, grey wolves, red deer, black vulture, elk, snow leopards, Altai snow-cock, golden eagles, and many others. The lakesides of Khoton Nuur and Khurgan Nuur is the highlight of the park, with beautiful scenery, streams, valleys and fantastic place to authentically experience traditional nomadic Kazakh culture. The lakes are also decent fishing spot loaded with Lennox and offer fantastic rafting adventure. These are just beginnings of adventures you will explore in Altai Tavan Bogd NP, you can do more adventurous activities there. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/altai mountain tour.jpg" /></p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Travel to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">Due to Bayan-Ulgii’s location is the westernmost and remotest park of Mongolia. You can take a flight to Bayan-Olgii, takes about 3 hours, which is available almost every day during summertime and twice or triple during other seasons. It is quite hard for getting the tickets during tourist high season and Eagle Hunter's festivals. If you can’t get the ticket, you have to get to Altai Tavan Bogd National park by off-road minivan or jeep, almost taking 2-3 days to track 1636km from Ulaanbaatar. Also, it is not possible to travel alone or without connecting experienced tour agencies. You will need a couple of permissions to visit the park because of the location on borders with Russia and China. You will have to get military permits before heading to Bayan-Olgii and need some official papers done in Ulaanbaatar in advance. You will need time to manage and plan your travel in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park and hand your all works and worries to well-organized and experienced tour agency.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> <strong>Related topics</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/10-reasons-to-visit-mongolian-altai-mountains" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">10 reasons to visit Mongolian Altai Mountains </span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;"> -</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photo-spots-in-western-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Best photo spots in western Mongolia</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> <strong>Suggested tours</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/naadam-festival-2018-in-western-mongolia-tour" target="_blank"> <span style="color:#800000;">Naadam festival 2018 in western Mongolia tour</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;"> -</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/untouched-beauty-of-mongolia-grand-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> </span><span style="color:#800000;">Untouched</span><span style="color:#800000;"> beauty of Mongolia-Grand tour</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park </span></h2> <p style="text-align: justify;">Khorgo- Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur NP named after extinct Khorgo volcano crator and TerkhiinTsagaan Lake is one of Mongolian highlights with attractive scenery and endangered fauna and flora. The park is surrounded by Khangai Mountains covered by peach and poplar forests rich in wild animals such as wild goat, deer, bear and as well as various species of birds. You will hike and horse riding around spectacular national park and climb Khorgo volcano covered with basalt. <br /> Water of the lake is said to be exceptionally pure, it is popular place for camping and fishing spot.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Terkhiin_tsagaan_lake.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia lakes.jpg" /></p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Travel to Khorgo-Terkh Tsagaan Nuur NP</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">The only way to the NP is by overland car trip about 580 km far from UB takes approximately 9-10 hours. Within your travel, you can take time to spot other natural and historical sites along your way. Because NP is located in Arkhangai province where have many natural and historical beauties in the central region of Khangai Mountain.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Terkhiin_tsagaan lake mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Related topics</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/why-mongolia-must-be-on-your-2018-travel-bucket-list" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Why Mongolia must be on your 2018 travel bucket list</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;"> -</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photo-spots-of-central-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Best photo spots of Central Mongolia</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/mongolia-overland-tour-2018" target="_blank"> <span style="color:#800000;">Mongolia overland tour 2018-16 days</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/horse-riding-in-legendary-orkhon-valley-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Horse Riding in Legendary Orkhon Valley tour</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <h2 style="text-align: justify;">Gorkhi- Terelj National Park</h2> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/terelj national park mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/terelj national park.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Gorkhi-Terelj national park is the closest national park about 75 km north-east of UB and ideal destinations for those with a short time to travel in Mongolia. The park is a 3rd largest protected area in the country established in 1993 and most spectacular parks with fauna filled forests, wide open valleys covered with wildflowers, dramatic rock formation and with 2 waterways of Terelj and Tuul rivers along the park. The park’s most picturesque feature is its rock formations at top of the forest-covered mountains shapes like castles on the mountain. You can go hiking and climbing in these stunning mountains while luckily spotting wild animals such as elk, moose, bear and more. If interested in flowers, you will be captivated by sights of yellow, white, pink, and blue flowers in the wind bow you to like saying welcome. With more, you can horse and camel riding in wide valleys, driving around the park, camping in and visiting local families and rafting on Tuul River. Most popular attractions are giant Turtle Rock and Ariyabal Meditation Temple.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/terelj Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Travel to Gorkhi- Terelj National park</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">Since the park’s location closely to Ulaanbaatar, the cheapest way to get there is by public bus takes about 2 hours. The bus daily leaves at 4 pm from the Durven Zam on Peace Avenue and you can have bus drop along the park. But for next, you will have to walk and find everything for yourself. You can also take a taxi to the national park, with charge about US $ 35-40 for one way. For the rest, you will have to do walking, if you are not alone, it can be the fastest and cheapest way. If you want to travel quick and clever, it is best to connect with tour agencies with a comfortable car, good guide and experienced service included every activity you do in the national park. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> <strong>Related topics</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/popular-weekend-trips-around-ulaanbaatar" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Popular weekend trips around Ulaanbaatar</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/top-10-things-to-do-in-gorkhi-terelj-national-park" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Top 10 things to do in Gorkhi-Terelj national park</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> <strong>Suggested tours</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/weekend-tour" target="_blank"> <span style="color:#800000;">Weekend tour to </span><span style="color:#800000;">terelj</span><span style="color:#800000;"> NP</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/naadam-to-naadam-guided-photo-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Naadam to Naadam guided Photo tour</span></a></p> <h2 style="text-align: justify;"><br /> <span style="color:#B22222;">Hustai National Park</span></h2> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Hustai NP Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/hustai national park photos.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Hustai National Park is one of the best managed national parks of Mongolia located in Tov Province, around 100 kilometers west of Ulaan Baatar. The park is a reserve in the UNESCO World Biosphere listing as Nature Reserves and upgraded as National Park relating to the reintroduction of famous for Przewalski’s wild horse-only wild horse of the world. The park is pretty good for short time travelers who want to see the wild horse and wild life without going too far from Ulaanbaatar. You will not only see a wild horse but also have the chance to spot 44 known species of mammals including the red deer, Mongolian gazelle, Eurasian lynx and badger, gray wolves and fox. Moreover, the park is considered as one of the best bird watching spots in Mongolia offering 217 bird species such as the golden eagle, great bustard, black stork, whooper swan, and little owl. Hiking and horse/ camel riding will be also great ways to explore Hustai National Park.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Travel to Hustai National Park</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">You will travel on better-conditioned asphalt road for a couple of hours before reaching your destination. After arriving at Hustai National Park, you should take your time to explore extraordinary scenic spots where Asian wild horses graze and drink water. There is no public bus or other transportation available to the park. You will contact with tour operators with experienced guide and good car who they can arrange your visits to Hustai National Park.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Related topics</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/birds-in-hustai-national-park-of-mongolia" target="_blank"> <span style="color:#800000;">Birds in Hustai National Park</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/what-to-photograph-in-mongolia-and-when-to-go" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">What to photograph in Mongolia and when to go</span></a><span style="color:#800000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/hiking-in-hustai-national-park-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Hiking in Hustai National Park tour</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/khustai-national-park-short-trip" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Khustai National Park short trip</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Gun Galuut Nature Reserve </span></h2> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Gun Galuut Nature reserve.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/gun galuut nature reserve mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Gun Galuut Nature Reserve is locally protected area in order to conserve world endangered animals and its diverse ecosystem lies on banks of Kherlen River, 130km southeast of Ulaanbaatar. The Nature Reserve is becoming one of the top ever-changed wildlife attractions in Mongolia where there offer natural beauty with habitant for some of the world’s most rare and endangered species. The reserve is home to Argali- wild mountain sheep.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Only best time to spot Argali is during the mating season and usually, between October-November, they will quite often visible without embarrassment along the reserve.<br /> Moreover, the reserve is a bird lover's paradise where can spot globally rare species of White-naped Crane, Hooded Crane, Red Falcon, Black Vulture, Whooper swan, Black Stork, and Great White Egret and many others summering on lakes and rivers’ in the Reserve. You should bring your telescopes and binoculars to enhance your experience and to make your efforts worthy. For the photographers, it also offers deeper insights into wild animals with surrounding special places and nomadic families. For fishing adventure seekers, the reserve is crossed by many rivers including Kherlen River-longest of the country, Ayaga, Shinebulag, Galuutai Rivers and many others all rich with fishes. You should visit the reserve-truly extraordinary landscape harmonies with high Mountain, steppes, rivers, lakes, and wetlands as well as kept enough as its natural beauty. The reserve is one of the closest and hottest destinations of the country reachable by only 2 hours from UB. You can explore Chinggis Khan equestrian statue along your way. Within short time-one or two days trip is possible to explore the reserve. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Ikh Nart Nature Reserve </span></h2> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/ikh nart nature reserve.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Ikh Nart is a nature reserve located in Dalanjargalan soum of Dornogobi province and established to protect the globally important population of Argali-wild sheep, Siberian Ibex, gazelles, black vultures, wolves, and other wildlife. Due to reserve lies within the transition zone between steppe with rocky outcrops and semi-desert you will chance to spot high diversity of plants and animals including 41 species of mammals. There are three natural springs in the park and one near Khalzan Mount is considered local health remedy. Ikh Nart also protects culture resources such as historic ruins, artifacts, burial sites, and petroglyphs and temple ruins from Stone Age, Bronze Age, Chinggis Khan Age and more. Photographing and spotting endangered animals on nature is a never-miss opportunity in the reserve. The reserve lies about 300km (190miles) southeast of Ulaanbaatar and takes about 4-hour drive on fine tarmac roads.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Related topics</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/activities-and-things-to-do-in-eastern-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Activities and things to do in eastern Mongolia</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/2-weeks-in-mongolia-what-to-do" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">2 weeks in Mongolia-what to do </span></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">If you’re dreaming outdoor vacation filled with glacier lakes, animal encounters, towering rock formations on high mountains, endless steppe and desert with uniqueness sights and historical significance, you will enjoy exploring national parks, no matter what national park you choose, at one of above Best national parks in Mongolia and you will find picturesque landscapes and activities suitable for all ages and interests such as hiking, climbing, horse and camel riding, fishing and much more. 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The next day, we flied to Murun city, the administrative center of Khovsgol province. I was wowed when I first saw the Russian 4WD minivans at the local airport and it was felt like something wild and adventurous thing would be waiting for us for the next days.</p> <h3><strong>Riding Through the Taiga Mountains - North Mongolia</strong></h3> <p>The next day we packed our photography equipment and all our belongings on horseback, even the reindeer is main transport of the Tsaatan people, / due to the reindeer cannot be used as transport in summer time/ then we saddled up the horses and found ourselves in the Taiga Mountains of northern Mongolia. We arrived at the Tsaatan tribe in East Taiga, there were some teepees/tipi/, reindeers, Tsaatan people and their children were playing around… We expected the reindeer herders that they would look like more tribal, may be like American Indians. But they are Mongolian tsaatan, Dukha people who have been keeping their ancient traditions and still living the primitive life in the deep taiga mountains.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/travel to mongolian taiga mountain.jpg" /></p> <p><em>Riding through the taiga mountains of Mongolia is one of the happiest moments for me </em></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia taiga life.jpg" /></p> <p><em>These adorable children gather from the village when summer holiday starts</em></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/reindeer herders kids.jpg" /></p> <p><em>How gorgeous they are. Kids are healthy, happy and active in the deep Taiga Mountains and away from the technology </em></p> <h3><strong>The Indigenous Wedding Ceremony - The Unique Experience in Mongolia </strong></h3> <p>The big day, I scanned all around, from preparations to the end of this reindeer herding nomads’ marriage ceremony. Batdalai, 20-year-old fiancé, and his young engaged is 18, their big day starts with many guests and relatives. Tsaatan people follow natural law to live, in the harsh living condition of high mountains, they do not have enough chance to meet their relatives. But today is the special day that all relatives, children and other visitors to gather. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/dukha people mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><em>Oh, the ladies.. the wedding guest dress code, the traditional costume, and the color is so romantic </em></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/tsaatan reindeer herders mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><em> Taiga kids living so close to nature and spending their most of time on reindeer </em></p> <p>We are in the bride’s teepee/tipi/, the elders have to sit in the north, it is kind of cultural elements that they are respecting older ones. Groom’s father has to ask the bride’s father to let his son marry with his daughter-this is another element of the wedding tradition. It was strange that if the bride’s father agrees to this marriage and the wedding will start in official. Another exciting tradition is the bride’s father did not agree easily, he is acting that he does not like to let his daughter marry.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia wedding ceremony.jpg" /></p> <p><em>"Let my son marry with your daughter " - the unique marriage tradition of the Mongols </em></p> <p>Finally, after a long time of begging his daughter, the father agreed and take his silk scarf to express his agreement. Congratulations new young couples! Everything in the teepee has symbolic meanings, the wedding table, and the food too, traditional meal, huushuur has to be offered very first, then other meals and beverages are followed. They are talking about the future life of the young couples, including how many reindeersthey will own, what to do in case of the parents will be sick and much more things for the future that is why they are living the remote harsh mountains without any modernization.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/reindeer photos mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><em>Reindeer- The main life source of the Tsaatan people </em></p> <p>The great hospitality and warm talks, the groom and his relatives started to pack all belongings and loaded them on white horses. There were nine white horses outside the teepee, the color white is symbolizing without dirtiness or anything bad spirits, and it represents happiness, luckiness or generally all the good fortune. It was like a fairy tale that fiancé comes to his loved woman on a white horse. The bride’s belongings are too minimal compared to westerns, but there were all the necessary things to live in the mountains.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/5c88c075-351c-4b13-ba37-4d92a2f1e629-mongolia horse riding.jpg" /></p> <p><em>The gorgeous horses - the wedding transport of Tsaatan tribe</em></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia wedding tradition.jpg" /></p> <p><em>They don't just wear beautiful costumes but also use elegant saddles with silver ornaments </em></p> <p>The bride and the groom, their parents and relatives were riding those white horses and heading to the New Teepee / new home/ of the couple. They rounded their teepee three times while they were offered reindeer milk to the spirit of nature earth, kind of shamanic elements and the living tradition of the Mongols. After this ritual, all guests entered the new home, and the hospitality was continued. The oldest man has to touch the main lamb dish on the table and then he offered a small piece of mutton to all visitors.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/wedding tradition mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><em>New life, new home, new couples- everything is new and lovely </em></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/wedding ceremony mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><em>Finally, they come home after the long traditional rituals </em></p> <p> </p> <p><em>They had to be turning around the Teepee three times and keep offering milk to the earth and sky - another important ritual </em></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia wedding meals.jpg" /></p> <p><em>Incredible wedding table I've never seen - boiled mutton and traditional pancake. Groom and bride brought it from their home and then offered to all guests</em></p> <p>The wedding was continued with the wrestling champion, all guys wrestled, the visitors enjoyed the wrestling and had fun. After this, they are invited to the teepee again and the young couples had changed their clothes which says something deep meaning that they now officially own their new home and it is time to settle down. Now they are at home and the bride became a wife, so she has to offer meals to the guests. Visitors gave wedding gifts to the couples and the strange thing was hanging Mongolian tugriks/ money/ as a gift. It is the indigenous marriage, especially mysterious Tsaatan people’s wedding.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/tsaatan people mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><em>The couples that are “meant to be” are the ones who go through everything that is meant to tear them apart and come out even stronger than before</em></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia wrestling.jpg" /></p> <p><em>Wrestling on wedding is not the regular thing - But this is kind of way to have fun for nomadic Mongols, even for the Tsaatan people</em></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia wedding gifts.jpg" /></p> <p><em>The wedding gift </em></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/taiga mountains mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><em>Wonderful tonight - time to take stunning photos of nature, reindeer and the people</em></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/photos mongolia reindeer.jpg" /></p> <p>The big day was over, we headed back to the <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/lake-khovsgol-national-park" target="_blank">Lake Khovsgol,</a> the second the second most voluminous fresh water lake in Asia, locals call it “Blue Pearl of Mongolia”. It was an incredible way to experience Mongolia’s culture, ethnic tribe’s lifestyle, and wedding, discover the remotest corner, the wild taiga region and photograph all of them was unbelievable. I would like to express my gratitude to the team of Ayan Travel to arrange our <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/photo-tour-to-mystical-reindeer-herders-in-mongolia" target="_blank">photographic adventure in Mongolia.</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/taiga mountain adventure mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><em>Camping in the wild Taiga and spending time perfectly with the local travel crew </em></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/tsaatan people portraits.jpg" /></p> <p><em>Northern Taiga is the best photographic destinations in Mongolia especially for the portraits </em></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/5c88c444-85d0-4305-8709-412fa2f1e629-mongolia travel tours.jpg" /></p> <p><em>It's a long road but it's worth it </em></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia taiga travel.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">As I looked over all the pictures of our Mongolia trip, I realized we did see the "Best of Mongolia" This trip was on my "bucket list" and it far exceeded my expectations. 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But did you know that the lakes are also top travel destination in Mongolia. Photographer, traveler Batzaya Choijiljav took several photo trips to Mongolia’s some of the most scenic lakes. You can enjoy vibrant blue water contrasting with sand dunes, amazing aerial views, cool winter captures along with its surrounding area, such as nomadic lifestyle and people.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Here we take you through number of activities and useful information about those lakes. Now let us travel to Mongolia virtually, enjoy stunning lake pictures and get some travel ideas. </p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>Khoton and Khurgan Lake – Breathtaking Travel Destination of Mongolia</strong></span></h3> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Bayan-Ulgii province, West Mongolia</p> <p><strong>Distance:</strong> 1830km / 1137.1mi / from Ulaanbaatar. 79 km /49 mi / from province center </p> <p><strong>Area:</strong> 121 km² / 46.7 sq mi /</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">When you travel to Altai Mountains in Mongolia, you will find this dazzling beauties. The two connected lakes, home to several species of fishes, some of them are only in western Mongolian basin, surrounded by magnificent snow capped peaks and ancient historical remaining. Travelers visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, wonderful rock carving complex, experience ethnic Dukha people’s culture, discovering endangered wildlife, climbing, trekking, hiking on glacier, horseback riding and fishing are offered. Paradise for photographers, diverse landscapes, glaciers, wildlife, ragged peaks and ancient historical sites. Also great opportunity to capture portraits of ethnic people, Kazakh and Dukha. Learn more about the area please read the articles below. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/khoton khurgan lake mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Khoton_khurgan_lake.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Articles About Lake Khoton and Khurgan: </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong> -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/khoton-lake" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Khoton Lake</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/khurgan-lake" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Khurgan Lake</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/10-reasons-to-visit-mongolian-altai-mountains" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Altai Tavan Bogd National Park </span></a></p> <p><strong>Tours to Lake Khoton and Khurgan: </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong> -<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/western-mongolia-photo-safari-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Western Mongolia Photo Safari Tour</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> -</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/adventures-in-altai-tavan-bogd-mountains-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Adventures in Altai Tavan Bogd Mountains tour</span></a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>Khar Us Lake / Black Water Lake/ – Home to Mongolian Rare Wildlife </strong></span></h3> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Khovd province, West Mongolia</p> <p><strong>Distance:</strong> 1,605km / 997.3 mi / from Ulaanbaatar. 35 km / 21.7 mi /</p> <p><strong>Area:</strong> 1,578 km² / 609 sq mi /</p> <p>Khar Us Lake has more than 10 big and small islands and biggest one- Avgash divides the lake into parts –North and South. The lake has more than 260 species of birds and 4 species of fish especially rich in Ruff and Altain Osman. You can find rare plants listed in Mongolian Red Book and also leopards, boars, Argali, gazelle and beaver etc.<br /> Photographing rare animals, especially beautiful birds, bird observing and watching can be a good travel idea in warm season. For the winter tourism, and the another reason to travel to Khar Us Lake is "Silver Reeds" festival to explore winter beauty of the lake with an amazing festival. ‘Silver Reeds’ winter festival has been successfully held in Khar Us Lake, the bottom of Khan Jargalant Mountain during last years. Khovd province is distinguished by its multi-cultural population where there are more than 17 ethnicities living with harmony in the territory of the province. The festival plays a vital role for introducing traditions of these various ethnic people to the foreign and native visitors, inheriting unique and colorful culture to the next generation and organizing many interesting ice activities including horse sled, photography exhibition, skiing, and camel ride. You can enjoy the next 9th Silver Reed festival around February 2019.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/har us mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Khar Us Lake- Silver reeds.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Articles About Khar Us Lake: </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/silver-reeds-2016-winter-festival-khovd-province" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">" Silver Reeds" winter festival in Khovd province</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> -</span><a href="https://www.boredpanda.com/silver-reeds-winter-festival-mongolia-batzaya/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Moments From Camel Race at "Silver Reeds" Winter Festival In Mongolia</span></a><span style="color:#800000;"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Tours to Khar Us Lake: </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong> -<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/natural-cultural-delights-in-north-west-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Natural & Cultural delights in North-West Tour</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/discovery-to-the-far-west-mongolia-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Discovery to the far west Mongolia Tour </span></a></p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>Khyargas Lake – Looks Like Ocean</strong></span></h3> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Uvs province, West Mongolia</p> <p><strong>Distance:</strong> 1300 km / 807.7 mi / far from Ulaanbaatar. 30km / 18.6 mi/ from province center</p> <p><strong>Area:</strong> 1,407 km² / 543 sq mi /</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The salt lake is considered one of the biggest lakes, locates in Khyrgas National Park, based on the lake established in 2000 and also includes freshwater lake-Airag. The lake has several species of fish such as Osman, Ruff and yellow fish. Swimming in the beautiful colored lake, photographing, exploring the national park, fishing and hiking will be your choice to travel around. One of the famous attractions near Khyargas Lake is Khetsuu Khad- enormous rock sheltering out of the water where you can see many birds, hatching their eggs and building their nests. Especially south side of the lake looks quite pretty with plenty of White Rocks. Also Mt. Khan Khukhii lays behind the lake, makes the Khyargas Lake more glamorous to see and photograph. If this lake interests you please check out the trip details here >> <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/untouched-beauty-of-mongolia-grand-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Trip to Khyargas Lake</span></a></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Khyargas_lake.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Hyargas lake mongolia.jpg" /></p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>Khovsgol Lake – Mongolian Top Tour Attraction</strong></span></h3> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Khovsgol province, North Mongolia</p> <p><strong>Distance: </strong>583 km / 362.2 mi / from Ulaanbaatar. 167km/103 mi / from province center </p> <p><strong>Area:</strong> 2,760 km² / 1065 sq mi /</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Lake Khovsgsol attracts naturalists and travelers from across the globe, the second largest clear water lake in Mongolia. One of the top travel destinations of Mongolia, Khovsgol NP offers countless activities to travelers. Opportunity to experience reindeer herding nomads’ life, meeting local shamans, water sporting activities such as jet boating, diving, hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities are available. Photographers have a chance to shoot dukkha people’s portrait, their dwelling teepee, reindeers, children and much more. For naturalists, exploring lake areas, flowers, birds and enjoying your time in the stunning beauty. Khovsgol lake is not just a summer holiday destination, but also the lake displays Mongolian winter tourism. At the beginning of March, in Mongolia it is still winter, the famous ice festival is held on the frozen lake Khovsgol and it has been attracting travelers and photographers from around the globe. See more about the <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/journey-to-the-ice-festival-on-khovsgol-lake-in-northern-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Ice Festival in Mongolia</span>.</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia khovsgol lake.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia winter tours.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/khovsgol lake.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Articles About Lake Khovsgol: </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/lake-khovsgol-national-park" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Lake Khovsgol National Park</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photography-locations-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Best Photography Locations in Mongolia</span></a></p> <p><strong>Tours to Lake Khovsgol: </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong> -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/pioneering-in-khuvsgul-taiga-wilderness-trekking-tour" target="_blank"> <span style="color:#800000;">Pioneering in Khuvsgul Taiga Wilderness trekking tour</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/shaman-tour-with-adventure-trekking" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Shaman tour with adventure trekking</span></a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>Ulaagchiin Khar Lake – The Less Traveled Destination in Mongolia</strong></span></h3> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Zavkhan province, West Mongolia</p> <p><strong>Distance: </strong>1200 km / 745.6 mi / from Ulaanbaatar. 110 km /68.3 mi/ from province center</p> <p><strong>Area: </strong>198 m² / 7.6 sq mi /</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Ulaagchnii Khar Nuur lake is considered as one of the oldest lakes in the world, surrounded by golden sand dunes and snow-capped Mt. Otgon Tenger. The lake has been protected as Strictly Protected Area since 2010 and one of the most unique natural scenery and freshwater Lake of Mongolia. In July there is an amazing festival is held on the shore of the lake, Called Nomadic Culture Festival. Local nomads who gather from the nearby region and celebrate this festival to show their heritage and culture so you can take a journey back to the ancient time to experience what the nomads practiced and what their unique culture was. Photographing around Ulaagchiin Khar Lake is one of the should do activities, you can take amazing captures such as competitions, performances, and shows of Nomadic Culture festival along with beautiful natural scenery. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/ulaagchnii khar lake mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/ulaagchnii black lake mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Articles About Ulaagchiin Khar Nuur / Lake/ :</strong> </p> <p> -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/nomadic-culture-festival-mongolia-ulaagchnii-khar-nuur" target="_blank"> <span style="color:#800000;">Nomadic Culture Festival presents authentic tradition of the Mongols</span></a></p> <p><strong>Tours to Ulaagchiin Khar Nuur /Lake/: </strong></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/discovery-to-the-far-west-mongolia-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Discovery to the far west Mongolia tour</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/untouched-beauty-of-mongolia-grand-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Untouched</span><span style="color:#800000;"> beauty of Mongolia - Grand tour</span></a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>Telmen Lake </strong></span></h3> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Zavkhan province, West Mongolia</p> <p><strong>Distance: </strong> 874 km / 543 mi / from Ulaanbaatar. 128km / 79.5 mi / from province center</p> <p><strong>Area: </strong>194 km² / 74.9 sq mi /</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Lake Telmen has three islands that it attracts many numbers of migrating birds and it makes the lake more beautiful. Local herders especially –Khotgoid –ethnic people call this lake –Telmen Mother and Green Telmen. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Telmen_lake mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia Telmen_lakes.jpg" /></p> <h3> </h3> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake – Mongolia's Popular Travel Destination </strong></span></h3> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Arkhangai province, Central Mongolia</p> <p><strong>Distance: </strong> 648 km / 402.6 mi / from Ulaanbaatar. 165km /102 mi / from province center</p> <p><strong>Area: </strong>61 km² / 23.5 sq mi / </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Beautiful freshwater lake is located near to Khorgo volcano which was active about 8 thousand years ago. Both Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur and Khorgo are protected as two jewels of Khorgo Terkh National Park. The mesmerizing lake is not only Mongolian hottest travel destination but also one of the world's most beautiful travel locations which chosen as the best travel location by CNN in 2011. Photographing beautiful northern Khangai Region, forested mountains, wide canyons, clean lakes, long rivers, colorful flowers, delicious fruits, birds, and wild animals are the best spot to take landscape and nature photos. Also, the chance to visit local herders and take daily lifestyle pictures of them. Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur has more than 10 species of fishes such as Taimen, Lenok, and Pike. The lake is rich in various species of rare birds and one of the best birding spots of Mongolia. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Terkhiin_tsagaan_Lake_Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Terkhiin_tsagaan Lake.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Articles About Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan : </strong></p> <p> -<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photo-spots-of-central-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Best Photo Spots in Central Mongolia</span></a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>Ugii / Ogii/ Lake – The Nearest Lake From Ulaanbaatar </strong></span></h3> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Arkhangai province, Central Mongolia</p> <p><strong>Distance: </strong>360 km / 223.6 mi / from Ulaanbaatar. 146 km / 90 mi / from province center</p> <p><strong>Area: </strong>25.7 km² / 10.6 sq mi / </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Ugii or Ogii Lake is a freshwater lake which is famous for rare and beautiful water birds and fishes. It is one of the hottest travel destinations in central Mongolia. Fishing adventure is truly out in Ugii lake where is <span style="text-align: justify;">considered as the hottest fishing spot of Mongolia</span>. Hiking, kayaking, horse riding, climbing, fishing, bird watching, and many other unpredictable activities are available during your trip in Mongolia.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Ogii_lake_Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Ogii_lake mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Tours to Lake Ugii / Ogii /: </strong></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/fishing-in-arkhangai-province-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Fishing in Arkhangai province tour</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/mongolia-land-of-nomadic-heritage-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolia - Land of </span><span style="color:#800000;">nomadic</span><span style="color:#800000;"> heritage tour</span></a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>Naiman Nuur - The Eight Lakes - The Most Adventurous Destination in Central Mongolia </strong></span></h3> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Uvurkhangai province, Central Mongolia</p> <p><strong>Distance: </strong>395 km / 245.4 mi / from Ulaanbaatar. 160 km / 99.4 mi / from province center</p> <p><strong>Area:</strong> Lake Shireet /the largest one <strong>/ </strong>25.7 km² / 10.6 sq mi / </p> <p>There are eight marvelous lakes which lie between forested mountains, in Khangai Mountain Range. The names of eight lakes are Shireet, Khaliut, Bugat, Khaya, Khuis, Onon, Duruu and Bayan Uul lakes which are interconnected by groundwater channels located 3-5 km distance from each other. The largest one is Lake Shireet. Area of the lakes is protected as Khuisiin Naiman Nuur National Park where you can discover its Siberian ranches and Siberian pines, home to numerous wild animals, wild plants and fishes. 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Rich in beautiful sceneries of mountains, forest steppes, Taiga, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, flora and fauna, nomads, history, culture, people and everything about Mongolia is Awesome. It is truly the land of Eternal Blue Sky and the land of Horse. If you don’t believe me, just let these awesome photos to prove it and convince you to come over. Photographer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ch.BatzayaPhotography/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Batzaya Choijiljav</span></a>. </p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><strong><span style="color:#800000;">#1 Historical Orkhon Valley</span></strong></span></h3> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Orkhon Valley Photo Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p>Legendary Orkhon Valley- Cultural landscape - lies along banks of Orkhon River- one of Three Holy of Chinggis Khan.</p> <p>UNESCO culture heritage site- Ancient Mongol Empire’s Capital city- Kharkhorin </p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><strong>#2 Ulaanbaatar, The Capital City Of Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Ulaanbaatar photos mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p>Modern capital-Ulaanbaatar- Simply UB - Population with over 1.3 million- Covers over 1.800 square miles- Fastest growing capital city- Nearly growing 1000 times over 88 years</p> <p><strong>More about Ulaanbaatar :</strong></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/9-must-see-places-in-ulaanbaatar-capital-city-of-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">9 </span><span style="color:#800000;">Must See</span><span style="color:#800000;"> Places In Ulaanbaatar</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> -</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/popular-weekend-trips-around-ulaanbaatar" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Weekend Trip Ideas Around UB</span></a></p> <p> </p> <h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">#3 Wild Wild Mongolia </span></span></strong></h3> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/wildlife photo mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p>Argali - the largest species of wild sheep. Mongolian Wildlife - Fauna reported in the wild consists of 139 mammal species, 448 species of birds (including 331 migratory and 119 resident birds), 76 species of fish, 22 reptile species, and six species of amphibians. /wikipedia.org/</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">#4 Endless Steppes Of Eastern Mongolia </span></span></strong></h3> <p> </p> <p>Dornod Mongol was declared as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 2005. A biosphere reserve aims to preserve the environment while allowing local communities to be involved in sustainable development.</p> <p><strong>More about Eastern Mongolia :</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong> - <strong> </strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/activities-and-things-to-do-in-eastern-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Activities and Things to Do in Eastern Mongolia</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/images-of-genghis-khan-homeland-khentii-province" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Images of Chinggis Khaan's Homeland, Khentii Province</span></a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><strong>#5 Mysterious Gobi desert Of Mongolia </strong></span></span></h3> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Gobi desert picture Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p>Mongolian Gobi Desert – Sits over 1.3 million square kilo- the Gobi means Waterless Place- Full of Dinosaurs fossil beds- Important historical and archeological Location</p> <p><strong>More about Gobi Desert of Mongolia :</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-gobi-through-the-lens-of-photographer" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Traveler and Photographer Took Photo Journey Through the Gobi of Mongolia</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/southern" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Top Travel Destination - Southern Mongolia </span></a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><strong>#6 Orkhon Waterfall – Also Called Ulaan Tsutgalan </strong></span></span></h3> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/orkhon waterfall mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p>Orkhon Waterfall – also called Ulaan Tsutgalan - Located in Orkhon Valley- 20 meters high 10 meters wide- Formed after the earthquake and volcanic eruptions more than 20,000 years ago.</p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><strong>#7 Buddhist Monasteries And Temples In Mongolia </strong></span></span></h3> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia Buddha temple.jpg" /></p> <p>Buddhist monasteries and temples- Sacred places for prayers-Religious festivals and events- Almost seen in every province- Danshig Naadam -Spiritual and Energy centers</p> <p><strong>More about Central Mongolia :</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photo-spots-of-central-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Best Photo Spots of Central Mongolia</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/10-famous-buddhist-statues-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">10 Famous Buddhist Statues in Mongolia</span></a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><strong># 8 Mongolia Not Only A Country Of Rolling Plateaus</strong></span></span></h3> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Mountains Mongolia photo.jpg" /></p> <p>Mongolia Not Only A Country Of Rolling Plateaus it has also home to rugged mountains. Altai Mountains- Western Mongolia- the Highest point of Mongolia- Khuiten Peak with 4.374m - Altai Tavan Bogd National Park</p> <p><strong>More about western Mongolia :</strong></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/10-reasons-to-visit-mongolian-altai-mountains" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">10 Reasons to visit Mongolian Altai Mountains</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="http://Best Photo Spots in Western Mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Best Photo Spots in Western Mongolia</span></a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><strong>#9 An Ancient Eagle Hunting Tradition Is Still Exist In Mongolia </strong></span></span></h3> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_Hunter_Mongolia photo.jpg" /></p> <p>Kazakh ethnic group of Mongolia lives in the high mountain range in western Mongolia, they are Eagle Hunters and organize Eagle Hunting Festival annually.</p> <p><strong>More about Kazakh people:</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-golden-eagle-festival-and-eagle-hunters" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Golden Eagle Festival and Eagle Hunters</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> -</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/incredible-photos-from-spring-golden-eagle-festival" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Incredible Photos from Spring Golden Eagle Festival</span></a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><strong>#10 Our Ancestors’ Were Amazing Artists </strong></span></span></h3> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia history photo.jpg" /></p> <p>Tsagaan Salaa rock paintings- UNESCO world heritage site- more than 10000 painting on the rocks- covers 15 square kilometers- Mainly representing hunting and breeding scenes.</p> <p><strong>More about our history :</strong></p> <p> -<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/UNESCO's-newest-World-Heritage-Sites-Petroglyphs-Complexes-of-the-Mongolian-Altai-Mongolia." target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Petroglyphs Complexes of the Mongolian Altai, Mongolia</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolian-history" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian History</span></a><span style="color:#800000;"> </span></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>#11 Magnificent Lakes In Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia lakes photo.jpg" /></p> <p>The lakes in Mongolia are distributed unevenly across the country. Many, including some of the largest, can be found in the Great Lakes Depression between the Altai, Khangai and Tannu-Ola mountain ranges in the west. A second group can be found in mountain valleys throughout the country. Lake Khövsgöl in a rift valley south of the Russian Sayan Mountains has the largest volume because of its great depth. The remaining lakes found in the steppe areas and in the Gobi desert are usually smaller and shallow.</p> <p><strong>More about the lakes in Mongolia :</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong> -<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/lake-khovsgol-national-park" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Lake Khovsgol National Park </span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/nomadic-culture-festival-mongolia-ulaagchnii-khar-nuur" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Ulaagchnii Khar Lake is Marvelous</span></a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>#12 Taiga Mountains In Northern Mongolia </strong></span></span></h3> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Mongolia reindeers in Taiga.jpg" /></p> <p>Taiga-the hidden world locates in the northernmost part of Mongolia. It is unbelievably incredible to take a fall trip to this less discovered place which deserves the travelers and adventurers. </p> <p><strong>More about the Taiga mountains and Tsaatan people :</strong></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/I-Documented-Mongolia%E2%80%99s-Mystical-Tsaatan-Reindeer-People" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">I Documented Mongolia’s Mystical Tsaatan Reindeer People</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/my-epic-journey-to-taiga-mountains-of-northern-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">My Epic Journey to Taiga Mountains of Northern Mongolia</span></a></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><strong># 13 Flowers of Mongolia </strong></span></span></h3> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia wild flowers.jpg" /></p> <p><em>Photo by Munkhjargal Myagmardorj</em></p> <p>Mongolia is home to thousands of species of wildflowers. While you are traveling in Mongolia, you will definitely see and meet those beautiful, lovely and colorful wildflowers. Especially those <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/early-spring-wildflowers-in-mongolia-terelj-national-park" target="_blank">early wildflowers</a> give us a sign of nature that spring coming in Mongolia.</p> <h3> </h3> <h3><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>#14 Mongolia - The Land of Horses</strong></span></span></h3> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolian photo nomads.jpg" /></p> <p>Mongolians have a long and deep tradition or culture which relates to the horses. Mongolian horses are small but strong and they are well known as the good companion of the Mongol soldiers during the war also worshipped and respected by steppe nomads as its spiritual power.</p> <p><strong>More about Mongolian horses :</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photographic-journey-to-taliin-tumen-aduu-steppe-horse-festival" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Photographic Journey to “Taliin Tumen Aduu – Steppe Horse Festival”</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/horse-riding-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Horses and Riding Experiences </span></a><span style="color:#800000;"> </span></p> <p> </p> <h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">#15 National Holiday - Naadam Festival Makes Mongolia A Colorful </span></span></strong></h3> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam photos mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p>Naadam is the festival of “National Pride” and it is the only one of its kind; it is a sophisticated and eloquent expression of nomadic culture, it is the honored celebration of national independence, and it is an outstanding combination of arts and sports.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>More about Mongolian Naadam festival :</strong></p> <p> - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/what-to-know-about-naadam-festival-before-you-attend" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">What to know about Naadam festival before you attend</span></a></p> <p><span style="color:#800000;"> - </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-events-in-july-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Events In July In Mongolia - Don't Miss Out!</span></a></p> <p><br /> So, are you convinced? 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The colorful and pleasant month when you can also catch several events in Mongolia.</p> <p><img alt="mongolia events " src="/uploads/5cef933c-dc18-48c7-b4ca-4980a2f1e629-mongolia events.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <blockquote> <h2><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><span style="color:#800000;">June is getaway to summer</span></span></h2> </blockquote> <h3><strong>Nomadic Naadam </strong></h3> <p><em><strong>Date:</strong> </em>June 6, June 16, June 27<br /> <strong><em>Location:</em></strong> Mongol nomadic camp (55km from Ulaanbaatar to the west)</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/nomadic_show.jpg" /></p> <p>This is a mini version of Mongolian famed Naadam festival organized by Mongol Nomadic camp. The festival begins with Mongolian long song and traditional horse-head fiddle /Morin Khuur/ performance. There you can enjoy and experience legendary *Three Manly Games* of the Mongols including Wrestling, Horse riding, and Archery. You will have a golden chance to see and photograph these games, traditional concerts, and local participants as much as up close to you. You can take a short trip to explore this Nomadic Naadam and have an unforgettable memory of Mongol tradition within one day travel.</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Annual Crane Festival </strong></h3> <p><strong><em>Date:</em></strong> June 7, 2019<br /> <strong><em>Location:</em></strong> Binder soum, Khentii province </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/crane festival mongolia.jpg" style="opacity: 0.9;" /></p> <p>The annual Festival of Crane will be held June 7 on Shore of Tsagaan Lake, Binder soum of Khentii province. There are 15 species of cranes around the world and six of them are in Mongolia. The festival aims to introduce white-naped crane which is on the endangered animals’ list. There you can see traditional three manly sports, a tour of observing crane and shows of introducing nomadic life in this special festival. This festival gives you great bird watching and observing memories while your travel in the homeland of legendary Chinggis Khan.</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Wind of Steppes - Moto Music festival </strong></h3> <p><strong>Date:</strong> June 8-9, 2019<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Tsonjin Boldog, Ulaanbaatar</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/moto_festival.jpg" /></p> <p>This festival is quite a unique festival connected with motorcycle riders with all types of motorcycles such as Chopper and more. The festival aims to show Moto sports of Mongolia, its development and exchange experiences with other foreign country’s participants. The festival will be held in Chonjin Boldog where Chinggis Khan Equestrian Statue is on June 10, 2018, officially and motorcycle riders start from Ulaanbaatar city together. There will be a music festival in the evening out there. If you want to enjoy Mongolian Moto sport and modern music while in your travel in Mongolia, you should participate in this festival in June.</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Asia Folk 2019 Festival </strong></h3> <p><strong>Date-</strong> June 12-16, 2019</p> <p><strong>Location- </strong>Ulaanbaatar</p> <p><img alt="mongolia events " src="/uploads/mongolia events.jpg" /></p> <p>Asian Championship of Folklore - Asia Folk 2019 - will be held for the first time in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Organizers hope this event high in importance to become one of the most important cultural events in Asia.Formations that can take part in the competition program are folklore ensembles, song and dance groups, choirs, clubs for folk dances, groups for old urban songs, brass bands and folk orchestras and individual performers and duet. More than 20 countries from Asia are anticipating to partcipate in this festival and there will be many events as parade with trdaitional clothes, opening gala concert and fireworks. </p> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong>The ceremony of Gongor Bumba </strong></h3> <p><strong><em>Date:</em></strong> June 20-22, 2019<br /> <em><strong>Location:</strong></em> Amarbaysgalant monastery, Selenge province</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia religious festival.jpg" style="opacity: 0.9;" /></p> <p>The celebration of Gongor Bumba in Amarbaysgalant monastery is one of the most important holidays for Mongolian Buddhists. This yearly event is organized to make offerings for Gongor( White Buddha), a protective deity who abolishes difficulties and makes people abundant in property and food. This largest of the religious rituals will take place on June 20 -22 and religious worshippers, followers and lamas believe that Gongor ingot ceremony brings plenty of wealth and gather once a year at Amarbayasgalant monastery. The amarbaysgalant monastery is one of the must-see attractions of both religious and historical destinations if you make a trip to Mongolia.</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Mongolian Gobi Ultra Marathon - 2019</strong></h3> <p><em><strong>Date:</strong></em> June 28-July 6 , 2019<br /> <em><strong>Location:</strong></em> Matad soum, Dornod province</p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Mongolian_gobi_ultra_marathon.jpg" style="opacity: 0.9;" /></p> <p>“Mongolian Gobi Ultra marathon 225km will be held on Menen steppes of Matad soum Dornod Province on June 28- July 6 2019. Every year this marathon chooses different areas of Mongolia and this year it will be in eastern part of the country, Dornod province where legendary endless Menen steppes with over 90km long and 60km wide. The Marathon covers Menen Steppe, Sukhbaatar, Khentii Provinces, and Tsonjin Boldog. For those runners, travelers, challenges and adventure seekers, it will be a great adventure trial of experience to explore endless steppes of Mongolia.</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Hunnu music festival</strong></h3> <p><em><strong>Date </strong></em>– June 30</p> <p><em><strong>Location</strong></em>- Tsonjin Boldog, Chinggis Khan Equestrian Statue</p> <p><img alt="mongolia events " src="/uploads/hunnu-music-festival.jpg" /></p> <p>Named after, one of Mongolian powerful empire and also one of world’s 7 biggest civilization, Hunnu festival is organized on purpose of introducing local tourism and modern Mongolia through all genre’s of electronic ,hip hop and dance music of Mongolia and worldwide. The festival is hold in Chinggis Khaan statue complex each year. </p> <h3><strong>Ulaanbaatar Food Festival </strong></h3> <p><em><strong>Date:</strong></em> June 16, 2019<br /> <em><strong>Location:</strong> </em>Night Light Street </p> <p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Food_Festival_Mongolia.jpg" /></p> <p>The 6th annual UB food festival will be held on June 17 at the Light Night Street, which is the first car free street of Ulaanbaatar. If you want to taste all the great foods from UB’s most recognized restaurants at a low price, this unique festival will give you a golden chance. Restaurants in UB city is well recognized by its world class service and taste by both foreigners and city residents. There are many interesting activities and competitions among restaurants and participants such as street food show and several funny eating challenges. At the same time, you can enjoy watching professional chefs from Mongolian top restaurant performing a cooking show on stage, also you can see Mongolian traditional and modern music performances in there. If you want to feel modern Mongolian lifestyle, food, music and also nightlife in a city tour of UB, go to the Light Night Street and feel this food festival.</p> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong>June in Ulaanbaatar</strong></h3> <p>Ulaanbaatar is one of 100 cities with the youngest population, with 63.9% of its residents are younger than 35-year-olds. The territory of Ulaanbaatar is larger than 96 countries in the world such as Luxemburg, Monaco, and Singapore. Rapidly developing capital Ulaanbaatar’s life becomes more effective and enjoyable during summer and autumn. Especially, June in UB city life is quite active with interesting things available both to Mongolians and foreigners. Traditional folk concerts, modern theater performances and also open-air concerts in stadium and streets can be more often found around the city in June. Various cinemas, amazing museums and religious monasteries in UB give you to explore its unique and rare history of the country. Most of the museums in UB will open to people throughout the whole week. 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She is on the journey with her 10 co-travellers, Karl Bushby, American walkers Angela Marie Maxwell and Anna Harrington, German adventurer Murat Tengrisson, Mongolian outdoor enthusiast and traveler Erdenechimeg Erdenebileg and the others.<br /> This epic journey will cover over 12,000 km(7460 miles) with ten camels from the heart of Mongolia through Europe, tracing the ancient Silk Road through Mongolia, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Austria, Germany, France and the UK. True Mongolian adventure seeker, Baigalmaa expressed her vision of “Steppes to the West” journey would complete within 3 years. </p> <p><img alt="mongolia tourism news " src="/uploads/silk road map.jpg" /></p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Camels got Received Animal Passport for the First Time</span></h3> <p>For the first time in Mongolian history, "Camels in Steppes to the West" journey team has received animal passport of camel in Mongolia.To complete this epic journey, camels are needed to get this passports for entering and passing through several countries. Mongolian camels received invitation from Queen of United Kingdom. Her majesty, iconic and celebrated figure who has ruled UK for more than 60 years, has sent her invitation to Steppe to the West Journey. United Kingdom is the final destination of the journey and the team are so happy and energized to keep on going. Right now, the team of the journey is on border line of Mongolia and China, waiting for Chinese official papers to continue their journey.</p> <p><img alt="mongolia camel facts " src="/uploads/steppes to the west mongolia camel.jpg" /></p> <p><em>Photo resource: </em> facebook.com/SteppesToTheWest/</p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Camel Reached to Berlin During Second World War</span></h3> <p><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/interesting-facts-about-mongolian-camels" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Bactrian camels</span></a> are known for their stamina to carry large loads that can range from 250 pounds to 400 pounds (110-180 kg). For this reason, the military had not enough draft power and used camels to load and pull heavy bombs and guns which could have not be transported by machine and horse.<br /> In 1942, The 28th Reserve Army formed in Astrakhan used about 350 Bactrian camels called “Ships of the desert" in battle of protecting Stalingrad which was bloodiest battle in the history of warfare. Camels were catch and engaged near Astrakhan where Kalmyk Mongolians has been living and herding Bactrian camels. Most of them died in the battle. Surviving camels were gradually transferred to the economic units. Two survived Mongolian camels named Yasha and Masha had come to Berlin with the soldiers in 1945. At the end of the war, the heroic camels had left in Berlin zoo and they had been living there for a decade. 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