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<h3 style="font-style: italic;">Written from over twenty years of travel, photography, and collaboration with eagle hunting families in western Mongolia.</h3>

<p>Long before eagle festivals became known internationally, the relationship between Kazakh eagle hunters and the Altai Mountains had already existed for generations.</p>

<p>This culture was never created for tourism. It was shaped slowly through mountain life, winter survival, horses, hunting traditions, family responsibility, and the vast landscape of western Mongolia itself.</p>

<p>The first time I watched an eagle hunter riding beneath the high Altai mountains with a golden eagle on his arm, something immediately felt natural about the scene &mdash; almost like seeing a fish return to water. The mountains, the horse, the eagle, and the rider did not feel separated from one another. They belonged together.</p>

<p>Over the past twenty years working in tourism and photography across Mongolia, I came to understand that this feeling is also what attracts so many visitors to the Altai. People are not simply coming to see an eagle. They are trying to experience a living cultural world that still remains deeply connected to place, family, and landscape.</p>

<p>I did not grow up inside this tradition myself. I was born in Zavkhan province in central Mongolia and come from a Khalkh Mongolian background. In many ways, I first encountered the eagle hunters as an outsider too &mdash; with curiosity and respect, much like the travelers who arrive in the Altai for the first time. Over the years, however, that curiosity gradually became a deeper understanding of how unique and fragile this cultural world truly is.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_Hunters_Mongolia_Eagle_training.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="585" data-section-id="1ultx4g" data-start="553">A Culture Shaped by the Altai</h2>

<p>Not everyone becomes an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>Among Kazakh families of the Altai, eagle hunting is not simply a hobby or performance. Knowledge is often passed from father to son, from older brother to younger brother, and between generations over long periods of time. The tradition carries patience, responsibility, and years of lived experience.</p>

<p>The culture itself could only have emerged in a place like the Altai. Horses, open valleys, winter conditions, hunting traditions, and the rhythm of nomadic life all shaped the world in which eagle hunting survived. Even today, seeing an eagle hunter riding through the mountain valleys still feels inseparable from the landscape around him.</p>

<p>An eagle itself is also far more than a symbol displayed during festivals.</p>

<p>Keeping a golden eagle requires constant care, feeding, training, and attention throughout the year. During the warmer seasons, many eagles live outside. But in winter, the eagle often lives inside the family home itself, occupying its own place in the western-southern side of the ger or house.</p>

<p>Caring for the bird becomes part of everyday family life. Children help feed and look after the eagle. Women clean the surrounding space and participate in its daily care. Over time, the eagle becomes part of the household itself.</p>

<p>This is one reason why eagle hunting culture cannot be understood only through competitions or photographs alone. Behind every eagle hunter stands an entire family helping carry the tradition forward.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Old_Eagle_hunters-Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="613" data-section-id="1q1yn22" data-start="587">A Changing Modern World</h2>

<p>Like many traditional ways of life around the world, the eagle hunter culture of the Altai is also changing.</p>

<p>Several hunters from remote regions have spoken quietly about leaving the tradition behind &mdash; not because they stopped respecting it, but because keeping an eagle has become increasingly difficult. Feeding and caring for the birds requires time, money, and constant effort. Hunting opportunities have also changed over time as wildlife regulations, modern economic realities, and daily life in the Altai have gradually shifted.</p>

<p>Families living far from tourism routes often face even greater challenges. Some hunters explained that they eventually had to focus more on raising livestock and supporting their families rather than continuing to keep eagles as previous generations once did.</p>

<p>In the past, eagle hunting was closely tied to survival and winter hunting in the mountains. Today, the world surrounding the Altai hunters is no longer the same.</p>

<p>Like many remote regions facing rapid modernization, the Altai is also changing quickly, bringing both new opportunities and new pressures for local communities.</p>

<p>Yet the culture still remains alive.</p>

<p>Not because it has stayed frozen in the past, but because families continue adapting while trying to protect what matters most.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai_young_eagle_hunter_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="645" data-section-id="1gjetbc" data-start="615">Why Gatherings Still Matter</h2>

<p>For generations, eagle hunters gathered seasonally not only to compete, but also to meet one another, exchange knowledge, maintain relationships between families, and continue a shared cultural identity connected to the Altai.</p>

<p>Modern eagle festivals grew naturally from this deeper tradition of gathering.</p>

<p>Today, these gatherings remain important not only for visitors, but also for the hunters themselves. Preparing for the festival becomes part of the yearly rhythm of many eagle hunting families. It creates pride, motivation, and recognition within the community itself.</p>

<p>The festivals are also larger than the competitions alone.</p>

<p>Women present traditional handicrafts and handmade work. Children perform music and cultural programs. Young artists display drawings and paintings inspired by their homeland and heritage. Many of these children may become the next generation who continue carrying the culture forward in different ways.</p>

<p>In this sense, the eagle festivals are not simply performances for tourists. They remain living community gatherings connected to the wider cultural world of the Altai.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Golden_eagle_festival_mongolia_womans_art.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="672" data-section-id="j0wo5h" data-start="647">Tourism and Continuity</h2>

<p>Tourism alone cannot preserve culture.</p>

<p>But when done respectfully, it can help traditions remain economically meaningful in a changing world.</p>

<p>For some families today, introducing travelers to their eagles and way of life has become one of the few realistic ways to continue keeping the tradition alive while remaining in the Altai itself.</p>

<p>For Mongolia&rsquo;s tourism industry, the eagle festival season also arrives at an important time of year. Much of the country&rsquo;s tourism remains concentrated between June and August. The eagle festivals of September and October create opportunities beyond the short summer season &mdash; not only for travelers, but also for remote western communities.</p>

<p>Families build guest gers. Local drivers find work. Horse owners, craftsmen, musicians, cooks, and herding families all become part of the wider cultural economy surrounding the festivals.</p>

<p>Today, new roads are reaching Sagsai. Small tourism camps are beginning to appear. Some eagle hunter families are preparing additional guest spaces beside their homes. These changes may seem small, but they represent something important: the possibility that local people can continue living with dignity while remaining connected to their own traditions.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters_items_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="695" data-section-id="1iubqz3" data-start="674">The Role of Sagsai</h2>

<p>For this reason, the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival has always meant more to us than a tourism event alone.</p>

<p>Sagsai is not simply an administrative district. It is one of the cultural centers of Mongolia&rsquo;s Kazakh eagle hunter world. Many of the country&rsquo;s eagle hunting families continue living there, and we believed it was important for visitors to experience this culture closer to the communities where it still survives most strongly.</p>

<p>Even the prizes given during the festival reflect a philosophy we have tried to protect.</p>

<p>For many years, the festival&rsquo;s top winners have been awarded horses rather than modern machinery or vehicles. This choice was intentional. We hope the image of the horse-mounted eagle hunter remains part of the Altai landscape for generations to come.</p>

<p>The goal has never been to create mass tourism.</p>

<p>The goal is to help people understand why this culture matters &mdash; not only to the Kazakh eagle hunters themselves, but also to Mongolia&rsquo;s cultural identity and to the future of the Altai region.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Three_hunters_with_horses.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="715" data-section-id="j62i49" data-start="697">Looking Forward</h2>

<p>Today, the golden eagle hunters of Mongolia stand at an important moment between continuity and change.</p>

<p>Roads are arriving. The modern world is expanding. Younger generations are growing up differently from their grandparents.</p>

<p>Yet in the mountains of the Altai, there are still mornings when an eagle hunter rides across open valleys beneath snow-covered peaks with his bird raised against the cold wind &mdash; a sight that still feels inseparable from the land itself.</p>

<p>Preserving that relationship may become one of the quiet cultural responsibilities of our generation.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters-Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p>Experience the Eagle Hunter Traditions of the Altai</p>

<p>Explore our curated journeys into western Mongolia and experience the living culture of the Kazakh eagle hunters respectfully and responsibly through the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival.</p>

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<p>With its motto, <em>&ldquo;Promoting the cultural heritage of humanity &ndash; the art of eagle falconry traditions</em>,&rdquo; 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&nbsp;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&rsquo;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,&nbsp;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&rsquo;s most fascinating living traditions together with the local team behind the festival.&nbsp;</p>
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<p data-end="1060" data-start="770">Beyond the festival, the tour includes private shooting sessions with eagle hunters in Sagsai and around Tolbo Lake. These sessions give you more control over light, background, and composition &mdash; ideal for portraits, horseback scenes, and storytelling images without the pressure of crowds. This is a small group photography tour designed around field conditions. We plan for early morning and late afternoon shooting, work with natural light, and allow enough time in each location to build a strong and varied portfolio.</p>
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			'body' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">Shamanism is the oldest religious practice in Mongolia and centers on beliefs and rituals associated with a shaman, a man, or a woman regarded as having access to the &ldquo;spirit world&rdquo;.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Shamanism is faith without books. 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 &ldquo;transcends &ldquo;into another world while the body dances, swirls, or totters with jerky movements. Shamanism went underground during the former communist period but has been revived recently.</p>
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<h3 style="font-style: italic;">Written from over twenty years of travel, photography, and collaboration with eagle hunting families in western Mongolia.</h3>

<p>Long before eagle festivals became known internationally, the relationship between Kazakh eagle hunters and the Altai Mountains had already existed for generations.</p>

<p>This culture was never created for tourism. It was shaped slowly through mountain life, winter survival, horses, hunting traditions, family responsibility, and the vast landscape of western Mongolia itself.</p>

<p>The first time I watched an eagle hunter riding beneath the high Altai mountains with a golden eagle on his arm, something immediately felt natural about the scene &mdash; almost like seeing a fish return to water. The mountains, the horse, the eagle, and the rider did not feel separated from one another. They belonged together.</p>

<p>Over the past twenty years working in tourism and photography across Mongolia, I came to understand that this feeling is also what attracts so many visitors to the Altai. People are not simply coming to see an eagle. They are trying to experience a living cultural world that still remains deeply connected to place, family, and landscape.</p>

<p>I did not grow up inside this tradition myself. I was born in Zavkhan province in central Mongolia and come from a Khalkh Mongolian background. In many ways, I first encountered the eagle hunters as an outsider too &mdash; with curiosity and respect, much like the travelers who arrive in the Altai for the first time. Over the years, however, that curiosity gradually became a deeper understanding of how unique and fragile this cultural world truly is.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_Hunters_Mongolia_Eagle_training.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="585" data-section-id="1ultx4g" data-start="553">A Culture Shaped by the Altai</h2>

<p>Not everyone becomes an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>Among Kazakh families of the Altai, eagle hunting is not simply a hobby or performance. Knowledge is often passed from father to son, from older brother to younger brother, and between generations over long periods of time. The tradition carries patience, responsibility, and years of lived experience.</p>

<p>The culture itself could only have emerged in a place like the Altai. Horses, open valleys, winter conditions, hunting traditions, and the rhythm of nomadic life all shaped the world in which eagle hunting survived. Even today, seeing an eagle hunter riding through the mountain valleys still feels inseparable from the landscape around him.</p>

<p>An eagle itself is also far more than a symbol displayed during festivals.</p>

<p>Keeping a golden eagle requires constant care, feeding, training, and attention throughout the year. During the warmer seasons, many eagles live outside. But in winter, the eagle often lives inside the family home itself, occupying its own place in the western-southern side of the ger or house.</p>

<p>Caring for the bird becomes part of everyday family life. Children help feed and look after the eagle. Women clean the surrounding space and participate in its daily care. Over time, the eagle becomes part of the household itself.</p>

<p>This is one reason why eagle hunting culture cannot be understood only through competitions or photographs alone. Behind every eagle hunter stands an entire family helping carry the tradition forward.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Old_Eagle_hunters-Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="613" data-section-id="1q1yn22" data-start="587">A Changing Modern World</h2>

<p>Like many traditional ways of life around the world, the eagle hunter culture of the Altai is also changing.</p>

<p>Several hunters from remote regions have spoken quietly about leaving the tradition behind &mdash; not because they stopped respecting it, but because keeping an eagle has become increasingly difficult. Feeding and caring for the birds requires time, money, and constant effort. Hunting opportunities have also changed over time as wildlife regulations, modern economic realities, and daily life in the Altai have gradually shifted.</p>

<p>Families living far from tourism routes often face even greater challenges. Some hunters explained that they eventually had to focus more on raising livestock and supporting their families rather than continuing to keep eagles as previous generations once did.</p>

<p>In the past, eagle hunting was closely tied to survival and winter hunting in the mountains. Today, the world surrounding the Altai hunters is no longer the same.</p>

<p>Like many remote regions facing rapid modernization, the Altai is also changing quickly, bringing both new opportunities and new pressures for local communities.</p>

<p>Yet the culture still remains alive.</p>

<p>Not because it has stayed frozen in the past, but because families continue adapting while trying to protect what matters most.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai_young_eagle_hunter_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="645" data-section-id="1gjetbc" data-start="615">Why Gatherings Still Matter</h2>

<p>For generations, eagle hunters gathered seasonally not only to compete, but also to meet one another, exchange knowledge, maintain relationships between families, and continue a shared cultural identity connected to the Altai.</p>

<p>Modern eagle festivals grew naturally from this deeper tradition of gathering.</p>

<p>Today, these gatherings remain important not only for visitors, but also for the hunters themselves. Preparing for the festival becomes part of the yearly rhythm of many eagle hunting families. It creates pride, motivation, and recognition within the community itself.</p>

<p>The festivals are also larger than the competitions alone.</p>

<p>Women present traditional handicrafts and handmade work. Children perform music and cultural programs. Young artists display drawings and paintings inspired by their homeland and heritage. Many of these children may become the next generation who continue carrying the culture forward in different ways.</p>

<p>In this sense, the eagle festivals are not simply performances for tourists. They remain living community gatherings connected to the wider cultural world of the Altai.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Golden_eagle_festival_mongolia_womans_art.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="672" data-section-id="j0wo5h" data-start="647">Tourism and Continuity</h2>

<p>Tourism alone cannot preserve culture.</p>

<p>But when done respectfully, it can help traditions remain economically meaningful in a changing world.</p>

<p>For some families today, introducing travelers to their eagles and way of life has become one of the few realistic ways to continue keeping the tradition alive while remaining in the Altai itself.</p>

<p>For Mongolia&rsquo;s tourism industry, the eagle festival season also arrives at an important time of year. Much of the country&rsquo;s tourism remains concentrated between June and August. The eagle festivals of September and October create opportunities beyond the short summer season &mdash; not only for travelers, but also for remote western communities.</p>

<p>Families build guest gers. Local drivers find work. Horse owners, craftsmen, musicians, cooks, and herding families all become part of the wider cultural economy surrounding the festivals.</p>

<p>Today, new roads are reaching Sagsai. Small tourism camps are beginning to appear. Some eagle hunter families are preparing additional guest spaces beside their homes. These changes may seem small, but they represent something important: the possibility that local people can continue living with dignity while remaining connected to their own traditions.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters_items_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="695" data-section-id="1iubqz3" data-start="674">The Role of Sagsai</h2>

<p>For this reason, the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival has always meant more to us than a tourism event alone.</p>

<p>Sagsai is not simply an administrative district. It is one of the cultural centers of Mongolia&rsquo;s Kazakh eagle hunter world. Many of the country&rsquo;s eagle hunting families continue living there, and we believed it was important for visitors to experience this culture closer to the communities where it still survives most strongly.</p>

<p>Even the prizes given during the festival reflect a philosophy we have tried to protect.</p>

<p>For many years, the festival&rsquo;s top winners have been awarded horses rather than modern machinery or vehicles. This choice was intentional. We hope the image of the horse-mounted eagle hunter remains part of the Altai landscape for generations to come.</p>

<p>The goal has never been to create mass tourism.</p>

<p>The goal is to help people understand why this culture matters &mdash; not only to the Kazakh eagle hunters themselves, but also to Mongolia&rsquo;s cultural identity and to the future of the Altai region.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Three_hunters_with_horses.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="715" data-section-id="j62i49" data-start="697">Looking Forward</h2>

<p>Today, the golden eagle hunters of Mongolia stand at an important moment between continuity and change.</p>

<p>Roads are arriving. The modern world is expanding. Younger generations are growing up differently from their grandparents.</p>

<p>Yet in the mountains of the Altai, there are still mornings when an eagle hunter rides across open valleys beneath snow-covered peaks with his bird raised against the cold wind &mdash; a sight that still feels inseparable from the land itself.</p>

<p>Preserving that relationship may become one of the quiet cultural responsibilities of our generation.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters-Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p>Experience the Eagle Hunter Traditions of the Altai</p>

<p>Explore our curated journeys into western Mongolia and experience the living culture of the Kazakh eagle hunters respectfully and responsibly through the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival.</p>

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			'body' => '<h3><strong>What does Naadam mean?</strong></h3>

<p>&nbsp;According to the book named &ldquo;TRAVEL&rdquo;, 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 &ldquo;National Pride&rdquo; 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&nbsp;planning the trip.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>1. When&nbsp;is the Naadam Festival held?&nbsp;</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&nbsp;11-13 July at Central Stadium and Khui Doloon Khudag in the country&rsquo;s capital, Ulaanbaatar. But you have opportunity to enjoy the festival more closely with locals in&nbsp;other parts of the country hold their own as well.</p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival horse race" src="/uploads/Local_Naadam_festival_horses.jpg" /></p>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2. WHY &ldquo;THREE GAMES OF MEN&rdquo;</strong></h4>

<p>Weird, but inspiring &lsquo;Mongolia&rsquo;s Three Games of Men&rsquo;-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>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Mongolia-Naadam-Festival.jpg" /></p>

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<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 &ldquo;Fourth&rdquo; 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>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>3. WHAT IS MONGOLIAN NATIONAL&nbsp;WRESTLING?</strong></h4>

<p>&nbsp;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 &amp; snug shorts (Zodog &amp; Shuudag), Cloak and traditional boots for using men only.</p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/wrestlingLocal_Naadam_festival4.jpg" /></p>

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<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 &ldquo;Nation born on horseback&rdquo; 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>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Horse_racing_Local_Naadam_festival.jpg" /></p>

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<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>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Naadam_Horse_racing_game1.jpg" /></p>

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<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>

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<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>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Archery.jpg" /></p>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>6. HOW THE OPENING CEREMONY GOES?</strong></h4>

<p>The opening ceremony starts at 11 A.M after &ldquo;Nine White Banners&rdquo; 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&nbsp;Mongolian culture, art performances, song and dance, colorful parade, traditional costumes and miracles of Mongolian military force etc.</p>

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<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>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Naadam_opening_ceremony3.jpg" /></p>

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<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>

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<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, &ldquo;Ceremony of Nine White Banners&rdquo; and in the evening one of the Mongolian best operas &ldquo;Uchirtai Gurvan Tolgoi-Three Dramatic Character&rdquo; will be held in open air theatre at the central square.</p>

<p>In the night of 11<sup>th</sup> of July &ldquo;Night of Ulaanbaatar&rdquo;, 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>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Ulaanbaatar_Naadam_.jpg" /></p>

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<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>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Naadam_festival_Around.jpg" /></p>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;">TASTE TRADITIONAL MONGOLIAN FOODs &amp; DRINKs</h4>

<p>Of course you will ask what is the main dish of Naadam Festival? Definitely &ldquo;round&rdquo; 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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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>&nbsp;</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&rsquo;t like too touristic things LOCAL NAADAM is the best choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Local_naadam_festival.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals " src="/uploads/Local_Naadam_festival1.jpg" /></p>

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<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>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/NaadamStadium.jpg" /></p>

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<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&rsquo;re different interest, expectation of tour such as discovery and photography tours.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

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<p>&nbsp;Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is an impressive natural reserve and is famous for its 5 highest peaks&nbsp;and largest Potanin glacier, lying on more than 4,000m above the sea level, the highest&nbsp;and westernmost region of Mongolia.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p>

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<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&nbsp;you should not miss this amazing cultural, historical and natural rich National Park.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here are the ten reasons to visit Altai Tavan Bogd National Park of Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>1.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Mongolian Altai Mountains&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<p>&nbsp;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>

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<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 &ldquo;cold&rdquo; 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>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>2.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Largest lakes in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park</strong></span></h3>

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<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&nbsp;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>

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<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&nbsp;two lakes are home to several species of fishes, some of them are&nbsp;only in western Mongolian basin. Also, many local nomads&nbsp;live&nbsp;around the lakes where you can visit and experience their culture.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>3.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Glaciers of the Park&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<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.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>4.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Rock carvings of Mongolian Altai Mountains &nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<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;">&ldquo;The Petroglyphic Complex of the Mongolian Altai&rdquo;.</span></a></strong></p>

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<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&nbsp;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>

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<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>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>5.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Standing rocks and&nbsp;stone men are also popular&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<div><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/9.Archeological sites in western Mongolia.jpg" /></div>

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<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>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Standing Rocks in Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

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<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>

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<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&rsquo; way of living and beautiful wild nature.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Visit kazakh family in Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>Don&rsquo;t miss to visit in Kazakh family, their hospitality is amazing like other Mongolian nomads.Kazakh people believe in some strange sayings that &ldquo;the family cries and they might be unlucky when guests not to visit their home&rdquo; so Kazakh family offer their last meals to their guests, even they don&rsquo;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.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>7.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Eagle Hunters and Golden Eagle Festival&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<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&rsquo;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&#39; photos</a> by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Ch.BatzayaPhotography/" target="_blank">Batzaya Photography</a>.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>8.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Fauna of the Altai&nbsp;Mountain National Park of Mongolia</strong></span></h3>

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<p>The National Park is habitat of large mammals, including,&nbsp;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,&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>9.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Flora of the National Park&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<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&nbsp;to be here. Generally the flora of the park has poorly studied so it is great destination to scientists.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>10.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Western Mongolia - Outdoor Activities and Photographic Destination</strong></span></h3>

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<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&nbsp;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;">&nbsp;</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&nbsp;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>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/western mongolia trip.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;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&nbsp;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>

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<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>

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<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!&nbsp;</p>

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			'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 2026-09-17&nbsp;and&nbsp;2026-09-18&nbsp;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&rsquo;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 &hellip;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&rsquo;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&nbsp;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>

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<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.&nbsp;</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&rsquo; 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>

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<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>

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<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>

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<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>

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<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 &ldquo;Be the eye to the world&rdquo;, 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.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;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,&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</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>

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<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>9. Contribution To Local People&rsquo;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&rsquo; 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>

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<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&nbsp;with the help of local eagle hunters, official places of Mongolian tourism organizations, and our valuable partners and clients.&nbsp;</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,&nbsp;such as meals, accommodation, transportation, travel, photography gear organizing, and keeping all visitors&#39; 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>

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<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&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<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 2026</span></a><font color="#800000">.&nbsp;</font></u></p>

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			'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&rsquo;s help or suggestions right now? Haven&#39;t got much time but you want to take a Mongolia trip?&nbsp;<br />
You&#39;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&#39;ve pooled our knowledge and put together the ultimate 2-week Mongolia trip.&nbsp;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&rsquo;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>

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<p><em>Spending your time in Mongolia for two weeks...</em></p>

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How should I&nbsp;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&rsquo;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.&nbsp;<br />
Trip from Ulaanbaatar to the countryside, be prepared to experience a wide range of vibes and experiences. We wouldn&rsquo;t go from the west to east and back. That&rsquo;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&nbsp;tour in Mongolia with us.<br />
If you&rsquo;re a<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/tips-for-the-first-time-travelers-in-mongolia" target="_blank">&nbsp;first-time visitor to Mongolia,</a>&nbsp;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">&nbsp;festivals and events</a>&nbsp;of the regions, which attracts lots of interests, you decide to travel.</p>

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<p><img alt="Naadam festival opening ceremony " src="/uploads/Naadam openning ceremony.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>&nbsp;Naadam Festival - National Holiday of Mongolia. Opening ceremony in the central stadium of Ulaanbaatar city.&nbsp;</em></p>

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<h2><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:#B22222;">The Perfect 14 Day Mongolia Itinerary&nbsp;&nbsp;</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&rsquo;s a heck of an introduction to the country though, so prepare yourself.<br />
So, what to do in Ulaanbaatar? Well, A lot!&nbsp;<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&rsquo;t be short of temples and Buddha statues.&nbsp;<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>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Mongolia ulaanbaatar " src="/uploads/Ulaanbaatar_city.jpg" /></p>

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And, of course, there&rsquo;s more to Ulaanbaatar than monasteries. Ulaanbaatar has fantastic nightlife and shopping, with some of the best restaurants and bars in city.&nbsp;<br />
Another attraction in UB city is the Chinggis square &ndash;heart of the city, large colonnade monument of Chinggis khaan, Ogedei, Khubilai khan dominates the square&rsquo;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>

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<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&nbsp;</em></p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Gobi Desert and&nbsp;ancient capital Karakorum&nbsp;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>&nbsp;start by flight to Dalanzadgad and drive to Yol Valley and explore Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National park.&nbsp;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 &ndash;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>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Gobi desert tours mongolia" src="/uploads/hongor_sand_dune.jpg" /></p>

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After that you will head to Orkhon Waterfall. Full check out most important&nbsp; travel destinations including Ruins of Chinggis Khan&lsquo;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>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Erdenezuu monastery Mongolia" src="/uploads/erdenezuu_monastery1.jpg" /></p>

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<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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/provinces/arkhangai" target="_blank">Arkhangai</a>&nbsp;to Khuvsgul lake. There you&rsquo;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&lsquo;s way of living and ancient shaman rituals. There&rsquo;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.&nbsp;<br />
Northern part of Mongolia is the land of&nbsp;<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.&nbsp;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>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Khovsgol lake Mongolia" src="/uploads/Khovsgol_lake.jpg" /></p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Khovsgol lake and darkhad valley" src="/uploads/darkhad_valley.jpg" /></p>

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<strong>&nbsp;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">&nbsp;Experiencing the&nbsp;best tour attractions near UB</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 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?&nbsp;<br />
I&rsquo;d LOVE to hear if you use this itinerary on your visit!</p>

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<h2><span style="font-size:28px;">Need a longer&nbsp;Itinerary? Consider&nbsp;Mongolian Travel Destinations&nbsp;</span></h2>

<p style="text-align: justify;">In case the above 2 week Mongolia travel itinerary doesn&rsquo;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>

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<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>

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<p><u>Must see places</u>&nbsp;&ndash;Mongolian Altai Mountains, Altai Tavan Bogd national park, ancient rock carvings, Mysterious stone men and burial mounds, Golden eagle festival and Mongolian Kazakhs.</p>

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<p><u>Things to do</u>&nbsp;&ndash; 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&nbsp; eagle hunters and exploring local towns.</p>

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<p><u>How to get there&nbsp;</u>&ndash; domestic flight, off road minivan or jeep and horse.</p>

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<p><img alt="Altai mountains " src="/uploads/Altai_mountain_tuva_family.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Eagle hunting tour in Altai Mountain Mongolia" src="/uploads/Altai_mountain_eagle hunting.jpg" /></p>

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<p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<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>

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<p><strong>Related Articles and Topics</strong></p>

<p>-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/western" target="_blank">Mongolian travel destination, Western Mongolia</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/10-reasons-to-visit-mongolian-altai-mountains" target="_blank">10 Reasons to visit Mongolian Atai&nbsp;Mountains</a></p>

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<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>

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<p><u>Must see places</u>&nbsp;&ndash; Khustai national park, Kharkhorin, Erdenezuu monastery, Tsenkher hot spa, Khorgiin Togoo volcano and Terkhiin tsagaan lake, &nbsp;Tuvkhun monastery, Orkhon waterfall, Manzushir monastery, Gorkhi-Terelj national park, Ugii lake, Orkhon valley,Khuisiin naiman nuur,Chuluut river valley, Tsonjinboldog,Khugnu-Tarni&nbsp; national park,Shankh monastery, Taikhar rock, Choir town, Suvraga khairkhan mountain,13<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;century complex and Tsetserleg town Arkhangai province.</p>

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<p><u>Things to do&nbsp;</u>&ndash;horse trekking, visit historical sites and national parks, monasteries, fishing, climbing and many more</p>

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<p><u>How to get there &ndash;</u>&nbsp;offroad minivan or jeep for your choice</p>

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<p><img alt="Central Mongolia Tours" src="/uploads/Central_mongolian_Kharkhorin.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia bird watching" src="/uploads/Central_mongolia_birds.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Live with mongolian nomads" src="/uploads/Central_mongolia_Family.jpg" /></p>

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<p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp; - <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>&nbsp; -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/gobi-desert-and-orkhon-valley-tour" target="_blank"> Gobi desert-Orkhon valley tour</a></p>

<p>&nbsp; - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/fishing-in-central-mongolia-tour" target="_blank">Fishing in Central Mongolia tour</a></p>

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<p><strong>Related News and Topics</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/central" target="_blank"> Mongolian travel destinations, Central Mongolia</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;- <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>

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<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&nbsp;</u>&ndash;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,&nbsp; Khurgiin Khundii</p>

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<p><u>Things to do&nbsp;</u>&ndash; Visiting Chinggis Khaan&rsquo;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>

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<p><u>How to get there &ndash;</u>&nbsp;offroad minivan or jeep</p>

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<p><img alt="Eastern Mongolia tour" src="/uploads/eastern_mongolia_nomadic_life.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Eastern mongolia horse riding tour" src="/uploads/eastern_mongolia_horses.jpg" /></p>

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<p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp; -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/eastern-mongolia-tour" target="_blank"> Eastern Mongolia tour</a></p>

<p>&nbsp; -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/discovering-homeland-of-chinggis-khaan-tour" target="_blank">Discovering Homeland of Chinggis Khaan tour</a></p>

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<p><strong>Related News and Articles</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/eastern" target="_blank">Mongolian travel destinations, Eastern Mongolia</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<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>

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<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>

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<p><u>Must see places</u>&nbsp;&ndash; 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>

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<p><u>Things to do there</u>- experiencing famous Mongolian Gobi desert, camel riding through&nbsp;&nbsp; , taking pictures, sightseeing and hiking on wonderful creation of sand dunes and national parks in Gobi.</p>

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<p><u>How to get there</u>- by domestic flight, off road minivan or jeep</p>

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<p><img alt="Southern Mongolia" src="/uploads/Southern_mongolian stepp.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Monasteries Mongolia" src="/uploads/Southern_mongolian_monasteries.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Gobi_desert_mongolia " src="/uploads/Southern_mongolian_desert.jpg" /></p>

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<p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;-<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/caravaning-through-desert-wonders-tour" target="_blank"> Caravanning through Desert Wonders Tour</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/classic-mongolia-photography-tour" target="_blank">Classic Mongolia Photography Tour</a></p>

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<p><strong>Related News</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/southern" target="_blank">Mongolian tourist destination, Southern Mongolia</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;<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>

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<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>

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<p><u>Must see places</u>&nbsp;&ndash;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>

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<p><u>Things to do</u>&nbsp;&ndash; trekking mountains, exploring and visiting unique tradition of reindeer herders, their unchanged way of lives,</p>

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<p><u>How to get there</u>&nbsp;&ndash;by domestic flight, off road minivan or jeep.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Khovsgol lake mongolia" src="/uploads/Northern mongolia Khovsgol lake.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 514px;" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Tsaatan people at northern mongolia" src="/uploads/Northern mongolia tsaatan people.jpg" /></p>

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<p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;- <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>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Related Topics and News</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/northern" target="_blank"> Mongolian travel destinations, Northern Mongolia</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<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>

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<h2><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Two -&nbsp;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&nbsp;of Mongolia.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">What are you waiting for? Take the next step and get your Mongolia trip&nbsp;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>

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			'body' => '<p>Are you planning to&nbsp;travel to Mongolia for the first time and searching for the things to know before you visit Mongolia?&nbsp;<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&nbsp;very wide margin, and many Mongolians don&rsquo;t strictly follow all the rules either.&nbsp; Every province and ethnic groups have different traditions. So it is better to read or ask from your guide and local team.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><br />
Here are &quot;The 10 Tips&nbsp;for the First Time Travelers to Mongolia&quot;&nbsp;</h2>

<h3><br />
1. Expectation VS Reality&nbsp;</h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolians are nomads. The main accommodation for tourist is &ldquo;Ger camp&rdquo;, the traditional dwelling of the Mongols. I expected that Mongolia&nbsp;is the only country of nomadic people, wide steppes and offers not too many modern comforts for travelers. In facts,&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;<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.&nbsp;<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&rsquo;s invitation is required. The process will be 2 weeks to 2 months.&nbsp;<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&#39;s</span></a><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/ultimate-checklist-for-travel-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Checklist&nbsp;</span></a></p>

<p><img alt="tips for travel mongolia " src="/uploads/how to travel to mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h3>3. Mongolian weather&nbsp;</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&nbsp;colder from the end of August. So, if you are traveling in shoulder season in Mongolia, pack your warm garments for traveling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>-&nbsp;<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&rsquo;t have experienced cook.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="what to eat in mongolia " src="/uploads/what to eat in mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h3>5. Rules in the Ger&nbsp;</h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">It is incredible, even you&rsquo;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.&nbsp;<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.&nbsp;<br />
The left side of the ger is female&rsquo;s and the right side is man&rsquo;s side. Northside is a sacred and holy area such as divinity.&nbsp;</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 &ldquo;Island time&rdquo;. It used to have only morning and evening time when Mongolians didn&#39;t have a watch. Sunray inside the ger/yurt/ was used&nbsp;both as a&nbsp;sun clock&nbsp;and a calendar. Generally, elders are still using&nbsp;this timing today.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</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&rsquo;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.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;<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&nbsp;experience of the local company.&nbsp;For me, I searched on the internet and then filtered them by my travel interest.&nbsp;There are similar agencies found on google and I sent email them and then compared their responses, experiences, reliability and specialties.&nbsp;&nbsp;For me,&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<h3 style="font-style: italic;">Written from over twenty years of travel, photography, and collaboration with eagle hunting families in western Mongolia.</h3>

<p>Long before eagle festivals became known internationally, the relationship between Kazakh eagle hunters and the Altai Mountains had already existed for generations.</p>

<p>This culture was never created for tourism. It was shaped slowly through mountain life, winter survival, horses, hunting traditions, family responsibility, and the vast landscape of western Mongolia itself.</p>

<p>The first time I watched an eagle hunter riding beneath the high Altai mountains with a golden eagle on his arm, something immediately felt natural about the scene &mdash; almost like seeing a fish return to water. The mountains, the horse, the eagle, and the rider did not feel separated from one another. They belonged together.</p>

<p>Over the past twenty years working in tourism and photography across Mongolia, I came to understand that this feeling is also what attracts so many visitors to the Altai. People are not simply coming to see an eagle. They are trying to experience a living cultural world that still remains deeply connected to place, family, and landscape.</p>

<p>I did not grow up inside this tradition myself. I was born in Zavkhan province in central Mongolia and come from a Khalkh Mongolian background. In many ways, I first encountered the eagle hunters as an outsider too &mdash; with curiosity and respect, much like the travelers who arrive in the Altai for the first time. Over the years, however, that curiosity gradually became a deeper understanding of how unique and fragile this cultural world truly is.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_Hunters_Mongolia_Eagle_training.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="585" data-section-id="1ultx4g" data-start="553">A Culture Shaped by the Altai</h2>

<p>Not everyone becomes an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>Among Kazakh families of the Altai, eagle hunting is not simply a hobby or performance. Knowledge is often passed from father to son, from older brother to younger brother, and between generations over long periods of time. The tradition carries patience, responsibility, and years of lived experience.</p>

<p>The culture itself could only have emerged in a place like the Altai. Horses, open valleys, winter conditions, hunting traditions, and the rhythm of nomadic life all shaped the world in which eagle hunting survived. Even today, seeing an eagle hunter riding through the mountain valleys still feels inseparable from the landscape around him.</p>

<p>An eagle itself is also far more than a symbol displayed during festivals.</p>

<p>Keeping a golden eagle requires constant care, feeding, training, and attention throughout the year. During the warmer seasons, many eagles live outside. But in winter, the eagle often lives inside the family home itself, occupying its own place in the western-southern side of the ger or house.</p>

<p>Caring for the bird becomes part of everyday family life. Children help feed and look after the eagle. Women clean the surrounding space and participate in its daily care. Over time, the eagle becomes part of the household itself.</p>

<p>This is one reason why eagle hunting culture cannot be understood only through competitions or photographs alone. Behind every eagle hunter stands an entire family helping carry the tradition forward.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Old_Eagle_hunters-Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="613" data-section-id="1q1yn22" data-start="587">A Changing Modern World</h2>

<p>Like many traditional ways of life around the world, the eagle hunter culture of the Altai is also changing.</p>

<p>Several hunters from remote regions have spoken quietly about leaving the tradition behind &mdash; not because they stopped respecting it, but because keeping an eagle has become increasingly difficult. Feeding and caring for the birds requires time, money, and constant effort. Hunting opportunities have also changed over time as wildlife regulations, modern economic realities, and daily life in the Altai have gradually shifted.</p>

<p>Families living far from tourism routes often face even greater challenges. Some hunters explained that they eventually had to focus more on raising livestock and supporting their families rather than continuing to keep eagles as previous generations once did.</p>

<p>In the past, eagle hunting was closely tied to survival and winter hunting in the mountains. Today, the world surrounding the Altai hunters is no longer the same.</p>

<p>Like many remote regions facing rapid modernization, the Altai is also changing quickly, bringing both new opportunities and new pressures for local communities.</p>

<p>Yet the culture still remains alive.</p>

<p>Not because it has stayed frozen in the past, but because families continue adapting while trying to protect what matters most.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai_young_eagle_hunter_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="645" data-section-id="1gjetbc" data-start="615">Why Gatherings Still Matter</h2>

<p>For generations, eagle hunters gathered seasonally not only to compete, but also to meet one another, exchange knowledge, maintain relationships between families, and continue a shared cultural identity connected to the Altai.</p>

<p>Modern eagle festivals grew naturally from this deeper tradition of gathering.</p>

<p>Today, these gatherings remain important not only for visitors, but also for the hunters themselves. Preparing for the festival becomes part of the yearly rhythm of many eagle hunting families. It creates pride, motivation, and recognition within the community itself.</p>

<p>The festivals are also larger than the competitions alone.</p>

<p>Women present traditional handicrafts and handmade work. Children perform music and cultural programs. Young artists display drawings and paintings inspired by their homeland and heritage. Many of these children may become the next generation who continue carrying the culture forward in different ways.</p>

<p>In this sense, the eagle festivals are not simply performances for tourists. They remain living community gatherings connected to the wider cultural world of the Altai.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Golden_eagle_festival_mongolia_womans_art.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="672" data-section-id="j0wo5h" data-start="647">Tourism and Continuity</h2>

<p>Tourism alone cannot preserve culture.</p>

<p>But when done respectfully, it can help traditions remain economically meaningful in a changing world.</p>

<p>For some families today, introducing travelers to their eagles and way of life has become one of the few realistic ways to continue keeping the tradition alive while remaining in the Altai itself.</p>

<p>For Mongolia&rsquo;s tourism industry, the eagle festival season also arrives at an important time of year. Much of the country&rsquo;s tourism remains concentrated between June and August. The eagle festivals of September and October create opportunities beyond the short summer season &mdash; not only for travelers, but also for remote western communities.</p>

<p>Families build guest gers. Local drivers find work. Horse owners, craftsmen, musicians, cooks, and herding families all become part of the wider cultural economy surrounding the festivals.</p>

<p>Today, new roads are reaching Sagsai. Small tourism camps are beginning to appear. Some eagle hunter families are preparing additional guest spaces beside their homes. These changes may seem small, but they represent something important: the possibility that local people can continue living with dignity while remaining connected to their own traditions.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters_items_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="695" data-section-id="1iubqz3" data-start="674">The Role of Sagsai</h2>

<p>For this reason, the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival has always meant more to us than a tourism event alone.</p>

<p>Sagsai is not simply an administrative district. It is one of the cultural centers of Mongolia&rsquo;s Kazakh eagle hunter world. Many of the country&rsquo;s eagle hunting families continue living there, and we believed it was important for visitors to experience this culture closer to the communities where it still survives most strongly.</p>

<p>Even the prizes given during the festival reflect a philosophy we have tried to protect.</p>

<p>For many years, the festival&rsquo;s top winners have been awarded horses rather than modern machinery or vehicles. This choice was intentional. We hope the image of the horse-mounted eagle hunter remains part of the Altai landscape for generations to come.</p>

<p>The goal has never been to create mass tourism.</p>

<p>The goal is to help people understand why this culture matters &mdash; not only to the Kazakh eagle hunters themselves, but also to Mongolia&rsquo;s cultural identity and to the future of the Altai region.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Three_hunters_with_horses.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="715" data-section-id="j62i49" data-start="697">Looking Forward</h2>

<p>Today, the golden eagle hunters of Mongolia stand at an important moment between continuity and change.</p>

<p>Roads are arriving. The modern world is expanding. Younger generations are growing up differently from their grandparents.</p>

<p>Yet in the mountains of the Altai, there are still mornings when an eagle hunter rides across open valleys beneath snow-covered peaks with his bird raised against the cold wind &mdash; a sight that still feels inseparable from the land itself.</p>

<p>Preserving that relationship may become one of the quiet cultural responsibilities of our generation.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters-Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p>Experience the Eagle Hunter Traditions of the Altai</p>

<p>Explore our curated journeys into western Mongolia and experience the living culture of the Kazakh eagle hunters respectfully and responsibly through the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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			'body' => '<h2>What Real Field Experience Looks Like</h2>

<p>At dawn, the mountains are silent except for the sound of wind crossing frozen rock.</p>

<p>A tracker stops suddenly and studies a distant ridgeline through binoculars. Nobody speaks. Cameras remain lowered. Sometimes nothing appears for hours. Sometimes for days.</p>

<p>This is what a real snow leopard photography expedition in Mongolia feels like.</p>

<p>Not a safari. Not a guaranteed wildlife encounter. But a field-based experience shaped by patience, weather, altitude, and the unpredictable movement of one of the world&rsquo;s most elusive predators.</p>

<p>Photographing snow leopards in the wild remains one of the most demanding forms of wildlife photography on Earth.</p>

<p>A Mongolia snow leopard photography expedition requires physical endurance, adaptability, and the willingness to accept uncertainty in remote mountain terrain where sightings can never be guaranteed.</p>

<p>Yet meaningful encounters still occur for those willing to observe carefully, move patiently, and spend time in the mountains on the animal&rsquo;s terms.</p>

<h3>How Our Snow Leopard Photography Expeditions Took Shape</h3>

<p>Ayan Travel began operating dedicated snow leopard photography expeditions after many years of leading wildlife-focused journeys across western Mongolia.</p>

<p>As a Mongolia-based expedition team, we saw growing interest from serious international photographers seeking authentic field experience rather than structured wildlife tourism.</p>

<p>Over time, it became clear that snow leopard photography could never follow fixed sightseeing logic.</p>

<p>Routes, timing, and daily movement had to remain flexible, adapting constantly to weather, terrain, tracking conditions, and the natural behavior of the animal itself.</p>

<p>Our approach gradually evolved through repeated field expeditions, direct observation, and years spent working in Mongolia&rsquo;s remote mountain ecosystems.</p>

<p>This philosophy was shaped in part through the long-term wildlife fieldwork of photographer and expedition leader Batzaya Choijiljav, whose years documenting Mongolia&rsquo;s wildlife helped establish an expedition approach centered on patience, realism, ethical practice, and respect for the animal above all else.</p>

<p>Today, the same principles continue to define how every Ayan Travel snow leopard photography expedition operates.</p>

<h3>From Fieldwork to Photography Books</h3>

<p>Years spent in snow leopard habitat eventually evolved into long-term photography and publishing work.</p>

<p>Photographer and expedition leader Batzaya Choijiljav later published large-format snow leopard photography books shaped through years of repeated field expeditions in Mongolia&rsquo;s remote mountain ecosystems.</p>

<p>The same philosophy continues to shape how Ayan Travel operates its snow leopard photography expeditions today.</p>

<h3>What a Real Snow Leopard Photography Expedition Feels Like</h3>

<p>Preparation begins long before entering the mountains.</p>

<p>Participants receive detailed guidance on winter clothing systems, physical readiness, camera equipment, altitude considerations, and mental expectations.</p>

<p>Snow leopard photography requires as much patience internally as it does technical skill behind the camera.</p>

<p>Once in the field, days revolve around tracking and observation.</p>

<p>Local trackers scan distant slopes for fresh movement, paw prints, prey behavior, and subtle signs hidden within the terrain.</p>

<p>Photographers spend long hours studying ridgelines through binoculars and telephoto lenses, often in temperatures ranging between &ndash;20&deg;C and &ndash;30&deg;C.</p>

<p>Elevation typically varies between 2,500 and 3,100 meters.</p>

<p>Terrain is steep, rocky, and physically demanding.</p>

<p>Equipment is heavy.</p>

<p>Movement is deliberate.</p>

<p>Some days involve climbing several ridges through deep snow only to find old tracks disappearing into broken cliffs.</p>

<p>Fingers freeze quickly while changing camera settings.</p>

<p>Wind cuts across exposed slopes.</p>

<p>Hours pass behind binoculars without movement.</p>

<p>Then suddenly, everything changes in seconds.</p>

<p>Snow leopard habitat is never empty.</p>

<p>Siberian ibex move carefully across distant cliffs. Argali appear briefly against open slopes. Ravens circle silently in rising wind.</p>

<p>These moments matter because they reveal the larger mountain ecosystem the snow leopard belongs to.</p>

<p>Then, on certain mornings, the tracker lowers his binoculars slightly and gestures quietly.</p>

<p>A shape moves slowly across a distant ridge.</p>

<p>A pale body against fractured rock.</p>

<p>For a few brief moments &mdash; sometimes only seconds &mdash; the entire mountain narrows to a single presence.</p>

<p>No fences. No vehicles. No noise.</p>

<p>Only distance, cold air, and a rare animal moving freely through its natural world.</p>

<p>Moments like this cannot be manufactured.</p>

<p>They can only be earned through patience, field discipline, and time spent in the mountains.</p>

<h3>Ethics and Responsibility in Snow Leopard Photography</h3>

<p>Ethical practice remains central to every Ayan Travel snow leopard photography expedition.</p>

<p>Snow leopards are never chased, pressured, baited, or approached aggressively.</p>

<p>Maintaining appropriate distance is non-negotiable.</p>

<p>Photography should never alter the animal&rsquo;s natural behavior.</p>

<p>Success is not measured only by photographic proximity, but by whether the animal remains undisturbed and able to continue naturally within its environment.</p>

<p>Our expeditions operate with the understanding that we are visitors within the animal&rsquo;s territory.</p>

<p>The mountain dictates pace.</p>

<p>Distance, restraint, and patience are essential parts of ethical snow leopard photography.</p>

<h3>What We Have Learned from the Field</h3>

<p>Through repeated snow leopard photography expeditions in Mongolia, we have learned that:</p>

<p>Snow leopard sightings can never be guaranteed.</p>

<p>Patience and observation matter more than speed.</p>

<p>Accepting uncertainty often leads to the most meaningful experiences.</p>

<p>Small group sizes significantly improve field efficiency and flexibility.</p>

<p>Respect for the animal always matters more than the photograph itself.</p>

<p>These lessons continue to shape how we design and operate our expeditions today.</p>

<h3>Who This Expedition Is Designed For</h3>

<p>This snow leopard photography expedition is designed for photographers who understand that meaningful wildlife work requires uncertainty.</p>

<p>It is for individuals comfortable in remote winter conditions, physically demanding terrain, and long periods of observation.</p>

<p>It is for photographers who value authenticity over convenience and field experience over guarantees.</p>

<p>This is not a casual sightseeing tour or a guaranteed-sighting wildlife trip.</p>

<p>Small group sizes are intentionally maintained to preserve flexibility, minimize environmental disturbance, and maximize field efficiency in the mountains.</p>

<h2><span style="font-size:24px;">Why Mongolia Remains One of the Last True Frontiers for Snow Leopard Photography</span></h2>

<p>Mongolia offers something increasingly rare in modern wildlife tourism: scale, isolation, and uncertainty.</p>

<p>Vast mountain terrain, limited infrastructure, and low tourism pressure still allow snow leopards to move largely undisturbed across enormous landscapes.</p>

<p>Unlike heavily commercialized wildlife destinations, success here depends less on infrastructure and more on patience, local field knowledge, weather, timing, and time spent in the mountains.</p>

<p>This combination of scale, climate, and unpredictability continues to make Mongolia one of the last true frontiers for snow leopard photography.</p>

<p>Serious wildlife photographers continue to seek Mongolia not for guarantees, but for authenticity.</p>

<h2><span style="font-size:24px;">If You Are Considering Joining a Snow Leopard Photography Expedition in Mongolia</span></h2>

<p>If you are looking for a highly structured wildlife tour with predictable outcomes, this may not be the right expedition.</p>

<p>But if you are seeking a real snow leopard photography expedition in Mongolia led by a Mongolia-based team with long-term field experience in the Altai Mountains, we invite you to explore our upcoming departures.</p>

<p>Some expeditions end with only tracks in the snow.</p>

<p>Others offer a brief moment that remains unforgettable for the rest of your life.</p>

<p>The mountains decide which one you receive.</p>

<p>Your role is simply to arrive prepared.</p>

<p>Explore Our Snow Leopard Photography Expeditions in Mongolia</p>

<p>Small winter departures led by a Mongolia-based expedition team with long-term field experience in Mongolia&rsquo;s remote Altai Mountains.</p>

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			'body' => '<p class="isSelectedEnd">Travelers planning an eagle festival journey in western Mongolia are often surprised to discover that the experience can vary significantly depending on where &mdash; and when &mdash; they go. In reality, the experience can feel very different depending on where &mdash; and when &mdash; you go. Although these festivals are often grouped together online, the September Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival and the larger October Golden Eagle Festival period near &Ouml;lgii offer distinctly different atmospheres, travel rhythms, and photographic experiences.</p>

<p>Neither is necessarily &ldquo;better.&rdquo; The right choice depends largely on what kind of journey you are looking for. Western Mongolia is also home to several smaller local eagle hunting gatherings, but this article focuses only on the two festival experiences most commonly considered by international travelers planning an eagle festival tour in Mongolia.</p>

<h2><span style="color:#A52A2A;">The October Golden Eagle Festival in Mongolia</span></h2>

<p><img alt="Calling Eagle" src="/uploads/October_golden_eagle_festival_pic.jpg" /></p>

<p>The October Golden Eagle Festival holds an important place in the development of Mongolia&rsquo;s cultural tourism history. Over many years, it became one of the country&rsquo;s earliest internationally recognized travel events and helped introduce the eagle hunting traditions of western Mongolia to visitors from around the world.</p>

<h3>A Large-Scale Cultural Festival Atmosphere</h3>

<p>The festival atmosphere during early October is energetic and large in scale. Depending on the year and location, visitors may encounter many eagle hunters, cultural performances, spectators, traditional music, artisan trade, and a broad public festival environment surrounding the competitions.</p>

<p>For many first-time travelers to Mongolia, this dramatic atmosphere is part of the attraction itself &mdash; horses crossing open valleys, hunters in heavy fur clothing, cold wind moving through the Altai landscape, and, in some years, early snow arriving across the mountains.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Bayan-Olgii" src="/uploads/golden_eagle_festival_parade_october.jpg" /></p>

<h3>Kazakh Crafts, Markets, and Cultural Energy</h3>

<p>The larger October festival period also creates opportunities to experience Kazakh craft traditions more broadly, including handmade hunting equipment, embroidery, fur work, traditional clothing, and local artisan markets around the festival grounds.</p>

<p>Over time, the October festival also grew through the work of local eagle hunter communities, provincial organizers, and early tourism initiatives developed by companies such as Nomadic Expeditions, which helped introduce eagle hunting culture of western Mongolia to international tourism audiences.</p>

<p><img alt="Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/moments_golden_eagle_festival_october.jpg" /></p>

<h3>Important Travel Information About the October Festival Period</h3>

<p>Travelers planning around the October festival period should also note that, in recent years, more than one festival event has taken place during the same weekend in different locations and under different organizing groups.</p>

<p>One event is traditionally organized near Sayat Tolgoi (Sayat Hill) with provincial involvement, while another has also been organized separately in the Sharnuur area.</p>

<p>Because these events happen during the same weekend, schedules, participant presence, transport logistics, and overall atmosphere can vary depending on the specific event and year.</p>

<p>The October festival period can also place significant pressure on local infrastructure. Flights into Bayan-&Ouml;lgii often become heavily booked, while accommodation availability during peak festival dates may become limited due to the large concentration of visitors arriving during the same period.</p>

<h2><span style="color:#A52A2A;">The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival</span></h2>

<p><img alt="Mongolia Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival " src="/uploads/SAGSAI_FESTIVAL_opening.png" /></p>

<p>The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival takes place annually on September 17&ndash;18 in Sagsai soum of Bayan-&Ouml;lgii province. Rather than developing around a large public festival atmosphere, Sagsai gradually formed its own identity through long-term collaboration with local eagle hunter families and a stronger focus on photography, documentary travel, and cultural immersion.</p>

<h3>Why Many Photographers Prefer the Sagsai Festival</h3>

<p>The overall rhythm is quieter and more personal. Many travelers are drawn to the feeling of space around the event &mdash; open mountain landscapes, fewer visual distractions, and more opportunities to observe interactions between hunters, families, horses, and eagles beyond the main competition moments themselves.</p>

<p>For photographers, the environment is often one of the strongest reasons for choosing Sagsai. The festival grounds are positioned within wide open landscapes with mountain backdrops and a cleaner visual environment that allows for more natural compositions and less crowd interference around the field.</p>

<p>Sagsai is generally experienced less as a mass public gathering and more as a field-oriented cultural environment shaped around observation, atmosphere, and time spent within the surrounding landscape and community.</p>

<p><img alt="Sagsai festival documentary Photography" src="/uploads/Sagsai_golden_eagle_festival_photography_sesion.jpg" /></p>

<h3>September Weather and Travel Advantages</h3>

<p>The September timing also changes the overall travel experience significantly. Roads across western Mongolia are generally easier to access, daylight hours remain longer, and travelers often combine the festival with broader journeys through the Altai Mountains or the Gobi before colder October weather begins affecting some seasonal routes and camps.</p>

<p>Many returning photographers and documentary travelers also appreciate the consistency of the Sagsai festival structure, including its fixed annual timing and single festival location, which can make long-distance travel planning considerably easier.</p>

<p>Rather than trying to become the largest eagle festival in Mongolia, the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival developed around a more personal atmosphere shaped through long-term relationships with local eagle hunter families in western Mongolia.</p>

<p><img alt="Ayan Travel Eagle Festival" src="/uploads/Sagsai_golden_eagle_festival_Ayan_travel.png" /></p>

<h2>Practical Travel Information for Both Eagle Festivals</h2>

<p>Both festival periods typically use &Ouml;lgii town as the main accommodation base, with travelers flying from Ulaanbaatar into &Ouml;lgii Airport.</p>

<p>Flights to western Mongolia are limited and often become heavily booked during festival periods, particularly in early October, so advance booking is strongly recommended.</p>

<p>Most visitors stay in hotels, guesthouses, or ger camps in and around &Ouml;lgii before traveling daily to the festival grounds.</p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival: approximately 35 km from &Ouml;lgii</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>October Golden Eagle Festival locations: generally closer to &Ouml;lgii depending on the year and location</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>Traditional Kazakh meals and local food are commonly available at both festival grounds throughout the event days.</p>

<h3>Comparing Photography Conditions at Mongolia&rsquo;s Eagle Festivals</h3>

<p>The answer depends entirely on what kind of photography experience you are looking for.</p>

<p>The October Golden Eagle Festival offers a larger public atmosphere, more visible cultural activity, greater crowd energy, the possibility of snow and winter scenery, and a strong festival spectacle.</p>

<p>The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival offers cleaner visual backgrounds, more open space, easier movement around the field, less crowd interference, and more documentary-style interaction and observation.</p>

<p>Some photographers are drawn to the energy and winter atmosphere of October, while others prefer the quieter rhythm and visual openness of Sagsai.</p>

<p><img alt="Eagle Festival Photography tour" src="/uploads/Sagsai_festival_eagle_hunters.png" /></p>

<h2>Choosing the Right Eagle Festival Experience in Western Mongolia</h2>

<p>In reality, these festivals are not competing versions of the same trip.</p>

<p>The October Golden Eagle Festival offers a dramatic large-scale public gathering atmosphere connected to one of Mongolia&rsquo;s best-known cultural tourism events.</p>

<p>The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival offers a more photography-oriented and immersion-focused experience shaped around observation, atmosphere, and closer interaction with local eagle hunter families and landscapes.</p>

<p>Some travelers come for the spectacle.</p>

<p>Others come for the space between moments.</p>

<p>Both continue to play important roles in preserving and sharing the traditions of Kazakh eagle hunting in western Mongolia.</p>

<h2><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_festival_evening_Shooting.png" /></h2>

<p>As one of the organizers of the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival, AYAN Travel works closely with local eagle hunter families, guides, and photographers throughout western Mongolia. Travelers interested in either the September Sagsai festival or the larger October festival period can contact our team for current schedules, travel planning, and photography-focused journeys across the Altai region.</p>

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<p data-end="213" data-start="55">Every autumn, travelers from around the world arrive in&nbsp;Mongolia hoping to witness one of the last great horse-and-eagle traditions still alive today.</p>

<p data-end="463" data-start="215">Most travelers know it simply as the Golden Eagle Festival, but in recent years another name has become increasingly recognized among photographers, filmmakers, documentary teams, and returning cultural travelers &mdash; the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival.</p>

<p data-end="866" data-start="465">Held annually on September 17&ndash;18 near Sagsai soum in Bayan-Ulgii Province, the festival has gradually become one of Mongolia&rsquo;s most distinctive cultural and photography-focused events. Unlike festivals built mainly around crowds and tourism, Sagsai still feels closely connected to the mountains, nomadic life, eagle hunter families, and the daily rhythm of Kazakh culture in the Altai region.</p>

<p data-end="1221" data-start="868">Rather than feeling like a performance separated from local life, the festival grows naturally from the landscape and the people who continue this tradition today. Over the years, it has also become closely connected with photography expeditions, documentary projects, and long-term collaborations with eagle hunter families throughout western Mongolia.</p>

<p><img alt="Sagsai" src="/uploads/Sagsai_Eagle_festival_opening_.png" /></p>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>WHAT IS SAGSAI?</h2>

<p data-end="1479" data-start="1247">Sagsai is both the name of a river valley and a soum (administrative district) in Bayan-Ulgii Province in western Mongolia. The region is widely known as one of the most important centers of Kazakh eagle hunting culture in Mongolia.</p>

<p data-end="1746" data-start="1481">Today, more than 80 active eagle hunters live throughout Sagsai and the surrounding areas. Many are connected through the Sagsai Eagle Hunter Association, which plays an important role in preserving local eagle hunting traditions and organizing the annual festival.</p>

<p data-end="1930" data-start="1748">Since first being established in 2018, the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival has continued growing each year while still maintaining a strong connection to local eagle hunter communities.</p>

<p data-end="2146" data-start="1932">Among the best-known eagle hunters from the region is Serik Jenisbek, whose images have become internationally recognized through documentaries, photography projects, and cultural productions from around the world.</p>

<p><img alt="Eagle hunter Jenisbek" src="/uploads/Sagsai_golden_Eagle_festival_jenisbek.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>A FESTIVAL DESIGNED AROUND THE LANDSCAPE</h2>

<p>One of the defining characteristics of the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival is the way the festival grounds are organized in harmony with the surrounding environment.</p>

<p>Rather than creating a visually crowded arena dominated by vehicles and modern infrastructure, the festival is carefully arranged so the mountains and open valley remain part of the experience itself. Spectators gather in an open semi-circular viewing area while eagle hunters and horse riders perform against a backdrop of open terrain and surrounding mountain slopes.</p>

<p>Parking areas, vendor sections, and support facilities are intentionally positioned away from the primary viewing environment so photographers and visitors can experience the competitions without heavy visual distraction. For photographers and filmmakers, this creates something increasingly rare &mdash; the opportunity to document eagle hunting culture in a landscape that still feels timeless.</p>

<p><img alt="Sagsai Eagle festival Mongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai_nomadic_festival_game.png" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>WHEN THE EAGLE HUNTERS APPEAR</h2>

<p>For many visitors, the most unforgettable moment of the entire festival happens at the very beginning.</p>

<p>As the opening ceremony approaches, the valley gradually grows quiet before long lines of eagle hunters on horseback begin appearing one after another from the folds of the surrounding mountains. Nearly a hundred riders descend together carrying golden eagles on their arms as they move slowly toward the festival grounds.</p>

<p>For first-time visitors, the moment can feel almost unreal. Some travelers stand frozen between raising their cameras and simply watching in silence while others quietly wipe tears from their eyes.</p>

<p>Against the open valley and mountain backdrop, the riders eventually form a great circle together before the crowd, their horses moving beneath raised eagles as if ancient horsemen had emerged directly from the Altai Mountains themselves. Only after this dramatic arrival does the official festival opening truly begin.</p>

<h2>THE COMPETITIONS</h2>

<p>At the center of the festival are the eagle hunting competitions themselves &mdash; events that combine horsemanship, eagle handling, speed, discipline, and deep trust between hunter and bird.</p>

<p>One of the most dramatic competitions takes place high along the mountain slopes above the valley. An eagle hunter waits below on horseback while another person assists from the mountainside above, releasing the hunter&rsquo;s eagle from a distant ridge.</p>

<p>As the hunter calls from below using the familiar voice and calls recognized by the bird, the eagle circles through the mountain air before descending rapidly toward its owner. In one competition, the eagle must return directly to the hunter&rsquo;s arm. In another, the eagle is released toward a fox skin dragged behind a galloping horse across the valley floor.</p>

<p>Traditional horseback games also form an important part of the festival. Riders compete in horseback coin pickup games requiring speed, balance, and precision, while another major competition involves horsemen battling to seize and carry a goat skin across the field in a traditional Central Asian horseback contest demanding strength, endurance, and horsemanship.</p>

<p>Another beloved event is the traditional horseback game between young men and women, where couples race side by side across the open field in a playful competition combining speed, humor, beauty, and horsemanship.</p>

<p><img alt="Sagsai Golden eagle festiva" src="/uploads/Kazakh_eagle_hunters_during_Sagsai_festival.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>MORE THAN AN EAGLE FESTIVAL</h2>

<p>Although eagle hunting remains the heart of the festival, the atmosphere surrounding Sagsai reflects a much broader picture of Kazakh nomadic culture.</p>

<p>Before the official opening begins, nomadic families arrive across the valley with camels, horses, cattle, sheep, and goats before setting up their gers near the festival grounds. Women display handmade embroidery and traditional crafts while local artisans and merchants organize cultural market areas featuring regional products and handmade goods.</p>

<p>Throughout the festival, visitors can attend cultural concerts performed by local musicians, dancers, and children from Sagsai and Bayan-Ulgii Province. Traditional Kazakh music, including the sound of the dombra and performances such as Khaira Jorga, become part of the atmosphere across the festival grounds.</p>

<p>For many visitors, these moments become just as memorable as the competitions themselves.</p>

<p><img alt="Eagle hunter Mongolia Sagsai Festival" src="/uploads/Sagsai_golden_eagle_festival_eagle_hunters_portrait.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>WHY MANY PHOTOGRAPHERS PREFER SAGSAI FESTIVAL</h2>

<p>Over the years, the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival has become increasingly recognized among photographers and documentary filmmakers searching for a more open and visually immersive festival environment.</p>

<p>Part of this comes from the landscape itself &mdash; open mountain backdrops, cleaner visual space, fewer modern distractions, and natural movement across the surrounding valley. The festival layout is intentionally designed to preserve visual openness rather than creating heavily crowded viewing environments.</p>

<p>Many photographers first arrive for the festival itself before later returning for winter eagle hunting expeditions, mountain portrait sessions, family stays, and long-term documentary projects throughout the Altai region.</p>

<p>For visual storytellers, Sagsai offers a rare balance between cultural authenticity, visual clarity, and strong photographic atmosphere.</p>

<p><img alt="Altai Mongolia Eagle hunters" src="/uploads/EAGLE_calling_game_sagsai_photo.jpg" /></p>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>TRAVEL TIMING ADVANTAGES</h2>

<p>The timing of the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival also creates important travel advantages for visitors exploring western Mongolia more broadly.</p>

<p>Because the festival takes place earlier in September, travelers often still have favorable conditions for visiting the Altai Mountains before heavier snowfall begins in higher mountain passes later in autumn. This makes it easier to combine the festival with journeys into places such as Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.</p>

<p>The earlier timing also allows travelers to combine the festival with Gobi Desert journeys while many seasonal camps and tourism facilities across southern Mongolia are still operating before winter closures begin in October.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Tourist_and_eagle_hunter_mongolia_sagsai_festival.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia Sagsai Golden Eagle festival" src="/uploads/Sagsai_Golden_eagle_festivals_wiiners.png" /></p>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>HOW TO ATTEND THE SAGSAI GOLDEN EAGLE FESTIVAL</h2>

<p data-end="574" data-start="460">The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival takes place annually on September 17&ndash;18 near Sagsai soum in Bayan-Ulgii Province.</p>

<p data-end="711" data-start="576">Because accommodations, domestic flights, and local family stays are limited during the festival period, early planning is recommended.</p>

<p data-end="797" data-start="713">Many travelers join <u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-tour-mongolia"><span style="color:#0066ff;">organized festival departures</span></a></u> or photography tours that include:</p>

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	<li data-end="839" data-section-id="9a28nu" data-start="799">Domestic flights to western Mongolia</li>
	<li data-end="864" data-section-id="s1jfy3" data-start="840">Local transportation</li>
	<li data-end="884" data-section-id="1wt3w8q" data-start="865">Festival access</li>
	<li data-end="915" data-section-id="13lvjye" data-start="885">Eagle hunter family visits</li>
	<li data-end="951" data-section-id="k50ndo" data-start="916">Photography-focused experiences</li>
	<li data-end="981" data-section-id="f3u72b" data-start="952">Altai Mountain excursions</li>
	<li data-end="1024" data-section-id="vlygfi" data-start="982">Traditional Kazakh cultural activities</li>
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<p data-end="1177" data-start="1026">Small-group journeys are especially popular among photographers and travelers looking for a deeper cultural experience beyond the main festival itself.</p>

<p data-end="1423" data-start="1179">Since first launching the festival in 2018, Ayan Travel has worked together with local eagle hunter families and the Sagsai Eagle Hunter Association to help develop and preserve the festival as one of western Mongolia&rsquo;s leading cultural events.</p>

<p data-end="1596" data-start="1425">Today, <u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/company-profile"><span style="color:#0066ff;">Ayan Travel</span></a></u> remains the festival&rsquo;s main organizer, creating cultural journeys, festival departures, and photography-focused experiences throughout the Altai region.</p>

<p data-end="1777" data-start="1598">If you are interested in attending the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival, visiting eagle hunter families, or exploring western Mongolia can plan your&nbsp;journey with us.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-end="1777" data-start="1598">&nbsp;</p>

<p data-end="1777" data-start="1598">&nbsp;</p>
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			'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&#39;s Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3>

<p>Discover Mongolia&#39;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. The Flaming Cliffs, or Bayanzag, stand out for their rich fossil beds, where paleontologists have unearthed dinosaur eggs and bones, vividly preserving a prehistoric world.</p>

<p>Despite its harsh environment, the Gobi supports diverse life, including hardy desert flora like saxaul trees and resilient grasses, showcasing nature&#39;s adaptability in extreme conditions.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Wildlife Wonders of Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3>

<p>Explore Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert and its diverse wildlife, showcasing nature&#39;s resilience in one of Earth&#39;s toughest terrains. Meet the iconic Bactrian camel, famed for its dual humps and ability to thrive in sparse vegetation and extreme climates. The desert is also home to endangered Gobi khulans and Mongolian gazelles. At the same time, overhead soar majestic raptors like vultures and eagles, alongside desert-dwelling birds such as the Pallas&#39;s sandgrouse, enriching the region&#39;s biodiversity. Among its enigmatic residents is the rare Gobi Bear, &quot;Mazaalai,&quot; uniquely adapted to endure extreme temperatures and scarce water, highlighting the desert&#39;s allure for wildlife enthusiasts and researchers alike.</p>

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<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Legends and Mongolia&#39;s Rich Cultural <strong>Heritage</strong></strong></span></h3>

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<p>The nomadic herding culture of Mongolia&#39;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&#39;s natural resources and survival skills.</p>

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<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&#39;s archaeological marvels and embark on a journey through time, where each fossil unearthed tells a compelling story of our planet&#39;s past.</p>

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<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Thrilling Pursuits in Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3>

<p>Embark on an unforgettable journey into Mongolia&#39;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&#39;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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&#39;s most awe-inspiring landscapes.</p>

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<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Celestial Symphony</strong></span></h3>

<p>Step into Mongolia&#39;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&#39;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&#39;s beauty unfolds and the stars above invite contemplation of the cosmos. Here, you can stay in a &quot;millions of stars&quot; hotel, far from the typical luxury, yet offering an unparalleled connection with the natural world.&nbsp;</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&#39;s culinary richness and the resilience of its people.&nbsp;</p>

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<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&#39;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&#39;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:
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		<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>&nbsp;</p>

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			'body' => '<p><strong>Overview</strong><br />
The Naadam Festival, also known as &quot;Eriin Gurvan Naadam&quot; (the Three Manly Games), is Mongolia&#39;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&#39;s rich cultural heritage and an immersive experience in the country&#39;s vibrant traditions.</p>

<p><strong>History and Significance</strong><br />
Naadam&#39;s origins trace back to the era of Genghis Khan, serving as both a celebration of the nation&rsquo;s strength and a way to train warriors. Today, Naadam commemorates Mongolia&#39;s independence and the formation of the Mongolian People&#39;s Republic in 1921. The festival is not just a sports competition; it&rsquo;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&rsquo;s military history. The opening ceremony is a spectacle of color and culture, providing a captivating start to the festivities.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Wrestling (B&ouml;kh)</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 &quot;zodog&quot; and &quot;shuudag.&quot; Watching these matches offers insight into Mongolia&rsquo;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 &quot;compound&quot; 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&rsquo;s cultural diversity and artistic heritage.</li>
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<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>

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	<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&rsquo;t miss any preliminary events.&nbsp;</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,&nbsp;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&rsquo;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 &quot;Sain baina uu&quot; (Hello), &quot;Bayarlalaa&quot; (Thank you) and &quot;Saikhan Naadaarai&quot; (Happy Naadam)&nbsp;will be appreciated by locals.</li>
	<li><strong>Health and Safety</strong><br />
	Ulaanbaatar is generally safe for tourists, but it&rsquo;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>
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<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 Kh&ouml;vsg&ouml;l. These destinations offer a broader understanding of Mongolia&rsquo;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&#39;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>&nbsp;</h2>

<h2><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>Difference Between Mongolia&#39;s State Festival and Local Festivals:</strong></span></h2>

<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>- Mongolia&#39;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&#39;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>
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<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>
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<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Main Events:</strong> Known as the &quot;Three Manly Games,&quot; 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;">&nbsp;</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>

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			'body' => '<p>Lonely Planet ranks Mongolia as the best travel destination in&nbsp;2024 among 50 countries highlighting its unique&nbsp;appeal and diverse experiences.&nbsp;Uncover the beauty and traditions that make Mongolia a must-visit country in the upcoming year.&nbsp;</p>

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<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&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p>

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<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.&nbsp;</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;">.&nbsp;</span></u></p>

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			'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&#39;s cat <span style="text-align: justify;"><em>(Otocolobus manul)</em>&nbsp;</span>known as Manul,&nbsp; in its wild habitat, captured by&nbsp;Mongolian photographer Batzaya Choijiljav.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Surprisingly, most people don&rsquo;t know well that Pallas&rsquo;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&nbsp;<u><span style="color:#0099ff;">wildlife&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;<span style="text-align: justify;">This adorable flat-faced and furry wild cat is very little known compared to other subspecies of the family&nbsp;</span><em style="text-align: justify;">Felidae</em><span style="text-align: justify;">.&nbsp;</span>Maybe you have seen these lovely wild cat&#39;s faces featured in many memes and viral videos. Mongolia&nbsp;is one of the few countries you can eyewitness&nbsp;these secretive and solitary wild cats in Central Asia.&nbsp;</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&rsquo;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&#39;s&nbsp;Cat -&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="color:#008000;">Quick Facts&nbsp;</span></span></h3>

<p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Kingdom</span> -</strong><span style="color:#008000;">Animalia&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Name: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">Pallas&#39;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>&nbsp; <font color="#008000">Least Concern</font></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Population:&nbsp; </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:&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">mountains, steppe grasslands&nbsp;&nbsp;that has rocky outcrops., and semi-desert terrain.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Diet: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">In Mongolia Pallas&rsquo;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&#39;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; As its scientific name- (<em>Otocolobus manul)</em>, the word &lsquo;<em>manu</em>l&rsquo; comes from the Mongolian language&nbsp;and <em>Otocolobus</em> is Greek for &ldquo;ugly-eared.&rdquo;</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&rsquo;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&#39;s cats are ambush hunters and spend much of their time hunting pikas as&nbsp;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&#39;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&rsquo;s cat is estimated at 15,315 mature individuals. This species&rsquo; 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&#39;s cat in Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p>Palla&rsquo;s cats were believed to be primarily nocturnal, but are now being considered crepuscular in nature. Palla&#39;s&nbsp;cat&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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&#39;s cat is in fact rather handsome and adorable.&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<p>If you especially wish to see and photograph Pallas&#39;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&nbsp;they are with their mother.&nbsp;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&#39;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&nbsp;rare creature is listed as a &#39;near-threatened&#39; species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).&nbsp; One of the main reasons for its decreasing population&nbsp;is the hunting for their fur and organs, which are used in traditional medicines. Moreover, it&#39;s one of the least studied cats in the world.&nbsp;</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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s cat</span></strong>&nbsp;can be either sharing this blog with those who don&rsquo;t know about this rare creature or making your own efforts in its conservation.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</span></span></strong></h3>

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<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&nbsp;Story About Snow Leopard in Mongolia&rsquo;s Wild West&nbsp;</span></a></u><span style="color:#0099ff;">&nbsp;</span></p>

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			'body' => '<blockquote>Mongolia released the results of its first nationwide Snow Leopard survey, showing that there are 953 (806 &ndash; 1127) of these adult big cats inhabiting about&nbsp;328,900 square km area of&nbsp; 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>

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<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&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="color:#696969;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-style: italic;">News source: WWF-Mongolia. 17&nbsp;March.2021</span></em></span></span></p>
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<div dir="auto">One of the most elusive cats on the planet, known as &ldquo;ghost of the mountains&rdquo; the snow leopard is just found in the remote high mountains of central Asian 12 countries, including Mongolia.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</div>

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<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. &copy; Batzaya Choijiljav</em></span></div>

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<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.&nbsp;</div>

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<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.&nbsp;Learn more&nbsp;about the snow leopard and our remarkably successful trip to photograph it in West Mongolia. Please visit here&nbsp;<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&rsquo;s Wild West</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">.&nbsp; </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.&nbsp;</div>

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			'body' => '<p>Sagsai is home to the eagle hunting tradition, where most Kazakh eagle hunters live and the village is named as&nbsp;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&rsquo; 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 &ldquo;the family cries and they might be unlucky when guests not to visit their home&rdquo; so Kazakh family offer their last meals to their guests, even they don&rsquo;t have enough food for them. Also&nbsp;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>

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<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>

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<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&nbsp;which is not found in many places of&nbsp;world.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#008080;">3. The golden eagles&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p>One of the largest birds of prey,&nbsp;The Golden Eagle<em>&nbsp;(Aquila chrysaetos)</em>&nbsp;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&nbsp;is a&nbsp;regular resident, wild ones are occurred in most areas, mostly reside&nbsp;among rocks and high peaks up to 3000 m above sea level. For the&nbsp;trained hunter eagles, during the captivity, they live with humans in their dwelling.&nbsp;While you are visiting Sagsai, you can&nbsp;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>

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<h3><span style="color:#008080;">4.&nbsp;Remarkable natural habitat&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;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>

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<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.&nbsp;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>

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<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.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;<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>

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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The atmosphere of&nbsp;Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>To conclude that&nbsp;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&nbsp;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>

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<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the home of the eagle hunters and visit Sagsai with us!&nbsp;</p>

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			'body' => '<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Visiting wonderful places is not difficult, but learning to make great pictures is an art.&nbsp;</span><br />
No matter if you are a photographer or cell phone shooter looking to improve your photography or be taken to professional set of high caliber images&nbsp; during your short time visit in Mongolia. Here we offer you great deals of naturally, historically and culturally brilliant 4-day photo tour in central region of Mongolia.&nbsp;We are so proud of our past guests had been skilled photographers, bloggers, travel magazine and nature- landscape photographers known as globally and nationally. We are always happy to help you discover <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photography-locations-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">best Mongolian photography locations </span></a>and take you to most visited, most closest destination from capital Ulaanbaatar and plus most worthiest&nbsp;photographing places within short time.&nbsp;</p>

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This short <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tours/mongolia-photography-tours" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolia photography tour</span></a> can be tailored to all levels of photographers from amateurs to pros and our photo guides and instructors will support with accurate and invaluable advice, essential inputs on lighting, time of day and locations while keeping in line with your visions to capture the right and eye-catching moments.</p>

<h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;">4 Day Mongolia Photography Tour Destinations&nbsp;</span></strong></h3>

<p>Our short outdoor photography tour itinerary&nbsp;includes Hustai National Park, Elsen Tasarkhai Sand dunes, Orkhon Valley, Ancient capital city- Kharkhorin, oldest surviving monastery Erdene-Zuu, deep inside nomadic family visits and central Mongolian horse culture and Ugii Lake. Let&rsquo;s take a look at itinerary you can explore and photograph within&nbsp; for&nbsp;days.</p>

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<h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;">Day 1- Hustai National Park &ndash; Wildlife Photography Mongolia&nbsp;</span></strong></h3>

<p>Great wildlife photography can be result of being in the right place at the right time. Do you agree?&nbsp; Our first destination is Hustai National Park, to the 100km west&nbsp;of Ulaanbaatar. Hustai National Park is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/national-parks-of-mongolia" target="_blank">Mongolian&nbsp; national parks</a>, well known as a home to Przewalski&rsquo;s horses- last truly wild horses on earth.</p>

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<p><img alt="khustai national park " src="/uploads/khustai national park.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="khustai national park " src="/uploads/Birds of Hustai National park.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Learn about wild animals you want to capture, ways how to identify them in the field so you will know what you going to photographing.<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/birds-in-hustai-national-park-of-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Birds in Khustai National Park</span></a></em></span></p>

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<p><img alt="khustai national park Takhi wild horses" src="/uploads/Tahi_hustai_np.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>These wild horses are cousin to Zebras and Wild ass which all fall under Equidae family.</em></span></p>

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<p>Best to know - it is important not to disturb wildlife, therefore, staying quiet, keeping distance and using large prime lenses will do the magic for your camera. For bird watching in Khustai National Park, as you know wildlife subjects are not always cooperative and may move around while you are trying desperately to photograph them, so zoom lenses provide composition options.</p>

<h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;">Day 2- Shots of Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes &ndash; Landscape Photography Mongolia</span></strong></h3>

<p>On our second day, heading to Elsen Tasarkhai Sand dunes, about 200&nbsp;km far from Hustai National Park, it is magnificent place to create portraits of wildlife and the landscape photography. Due to Sand dunes picturesque combination of Gobi Desert, green land and rocky mountain filled with wildlife, we advise you to use wide-range zoom lenses for &ldquo;wildlife in the landscape&rdquo; photos and be more creative in your image composition. No matter the time of day, the beautiful and ever-changing scene of this majestic sand dune-Elsen Tasarkhai will be full of wild life, energy and motion.</p>

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<p><img alt="elsen tasarkhai photography highlight" src="/uploads/About ElsenTasarkhai NP.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="elsen tasarkhai sand dune photography" src="/uploads/Elsentasarkhai_NP.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Spectacular rocky and woody mountain called Khogno Khan.</em></span></p>

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<p><img alt="mongolia camel photography " src="/uploads/Mongolia_camels.jpg" /></p>

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<p>Best to know- To take pictures of a sunrise and sunset, photography lovers need to arrive at the places ahead of time because the best positions in these places. All these detailed and photography related reminders and advices are prepared for your photography work. Have imagination of your photography workshop in Gobi Desert and discuss with your photo guide.</p>

<h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;">Day-3 Kharkhorin- Orkhon Valley Photography&nbsp;</span></strong></h3>

<p>On the 3rd&nbsp;day, next shooting spot is Orkhon Valley listed in UNESCO world heritage site. You and your team find your own style of photography for Kharkhorin &ndash;ancient capital city of Mongol Empire, oldest surviving monastery Erdene-Zuu and other historically and naturally iconic landscape locations. These hidden gems are not that far from our previous destination Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dune, it is about 80km. All these places can be good practice, composition and exposure lighting for historical shots, architecture shots and great landscapes along with resident wildlife.</p>

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<p><img alt="orkhon valley photography " src="/uploads/Erdenzuu_monastery_lamas.jpg" /></p>

<h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;">Day -3 Erdene-Zuu Monastery &ndash; Mongolia Historical Photo Tour&nbsp;</span></strong></h3>

<p>The oldest surviving monastery-Erdene-Zuu is famous for its picturesque landscape and long history. Both offer a great many picture-taking opportunities to photographers who are enthusiastic about both natural scenery and historical culture. Take your camera in hand, zoom and lens, to see those precious <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/10-famous-buddhist-statues-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Buddhist statues </span></a>and monastery dating back to 1585.</p>

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<p><img alt="Orkhon Valley photography highlight" src="/uploads/About Orkhon_valley NP.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="erdenezuu monastery photography " src="/uploads/Orkhon_valley_kharkhorin_city.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Erdene-Zuu monastery was established on the ruins of Ancient Khar Khorin city surrounded by fortress wall sized 420m each side, with 108 white stupas.</em></span></p>

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<p><img alt="kharkhorin city overview photography " src="/uploads/Ayan_travel_photography_tour2.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Hiking&nbsp;to the top of the valley in order to be sure to get another beautiful shot over Orkhon Valley.</em></span></p>

<h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;">Day-4 Lake Ugii-Mongolia Nomadic life and People Photography&nbsp;</span></strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">We&rsquo;ll also arrange and prepare everything ready for your photographs deep inside of Mongolia&#39;s nomadic life and especially with combination of your request, interest of classic portrait and cultural video showing the nomad&rsquo;s costume and heritages which all give a real sense of their unique and unchanged lives for thousand years. Our photo spot is Ugii Lake, about 80km from our previous Kharkhorin, Orkhon Valley.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="mongolia nomadic family visit " src="/uploads/Visit_nomad_family.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em><span style="text-align: justify;">Ideas of capturing Mongolian nomadic life and visiting them are brand new experience and would be adventurous and more understanding to describe what you have captured.</span></em></span></p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="lake ugii nomadic people Mongolia" src="/uploads/Ogii_lake_horse.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="lake ugii nomadic people " src="/uploads/About Nomadic life.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="ugii alek bird watching mongolia " src="/uploads/Birds_of_ogii_lake.jpg" /></p>

<p><em><span style="font-size:14px;">Moreover, Ugii Lake is famous as its fishing adventure and bird watching spots you can have private sessions with local or guided fisherman&nbsp;there. You can use underwater cameras for Ugii lake water life.&nbsp;</span></em></p>

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<p><img alt="ugii alek bird watching mongolia " src="/uploads/Ogii_lake.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolian horses have an elegant appearance which attracts peoples&rsquo; interest and good companion with their riders no matter what the condition are .</em></span></p>

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<p><img alt="ugii lake horse event Mongolia" src="/uploads/tashuur7.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolian nomads work with their horses and their unique traditions from up close and on location.&nbsp;</em></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><em>Mongolian horses&rsquo; these stocky physique makes them more energetic, strong and athletic</em></span>.</p>

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<p><img alt="mongolia photography tour " src="/uploads/About photography tour.jpg" /></p>

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<h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;">Van time VS Shooting time&nbsp;</span></strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Regardless of short duration of our specialized photo tour, you will use most of your time as shooting time and less in van time. All included destinations we offering you are not far from each other and from last destination, Lake Ugii to Ulaanbaatar it takes about 320 km drive.</p>

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<h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;">What to Pack and Essential Photography Equipment&nbsp;</span></strong></h3>

<p>Make sure you pack the right equipment.</p>

<p>DSLR camera with tripod and remote shutter release</p>

<p>Telephoto zoom lens or standard lens&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ultra-wide angle lens depending on the brand of your camera</p>

<p>Two or more extra batteries and chargers</p>

<p>Spare CF/SD cards</p>

<p>Comfortable backpack or bag for your gear</p>

<p>If you would like to talk over suitable equipment, please contact us and we will be happy to advice. Take suitable clothes as the weather and season.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong><big><span style="color:#800000;">Recommended Time</span></big></strong></h3>

<p>This photography tour is suitable for&nbsp;all year round, with different seasonal beauties. The 4 seasonal time specials will add more colors to your photos:</p>

<h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;">Winter Photography Mongolia&nbsp;</span></strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">From November to February, amazing winter&nbsp;photos such as smoke rising from the&nbsp;Mongolian herders&rsquo; yurts, livestock grazing the winter grasslands, isolated aspen and birch groves, mist-frosted stream scenes and nomads&#39;&nbsp;winter lifestyle, five domestic livestock &ndash; especially horses in a variety of winter pastoral settings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="winter mongolia photography " src="/uploads/winter in mongolia.jpg" /></p>

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If you prepare well with us, winter will be extremely challenging your capability of photographing but it will be much worth for effort. If your tour time matches, <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/tsagaan-sar-the-main-celebration-of-the-mongols" target="_blank">Mongolian Lunar Year-White Moon</a> celebration is held between Jan to February. It will be great opportunity to get to know about Mongolian&nbsp;culture traditions and almost everything through this one of biggest holidays of Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;">Spring Photography Mongolia&nbsp;</span></strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">For Springtime Photography in Mongolia, especially from March to May, is the time to welcome new-born baby animals in Mongolia. You can be directly involved and seen in the process of births of calves, foals, lambs and other young animals.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="spring photography mongolia " src="/uploads/Spring photo of mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">An important part of the Mongolian calendar to local people, the festivals and holidays in spring which are&nbsp;wonderful opportunities&nbsp;for visitors to see in action, how the natural world &ndash; the landscape and the wildlife &ndash; lies at the center of Mongolian culture and traditions <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/things-to-do-in-spring-in-mongolia" target="_blank">in spring of Mongolia</a>. We are always excited to take our guests along to enjoy the fun even in time of spring.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;">Summer Photography Mongolia&nbsp;</span></strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Summer is also best time photography in Mongolia and you certainly need much more time to take in this supremely beautiful, historical and wild nature travel through Mongolia.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Elsen tasarkhai Sand dune " src="/uploads/Camel_at_elsentasarkhai.jpg" /></p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">Even these months, often ranked as the best touristic period, you&rsquo;ll get a chance to catch sight of some highlights&nbsp;of the Mongolia,&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-events-in-july-in-mongolia" target="_blank">National Naadam festival in July</a> or local Naadam festivals in the countryside throughout June, July and August. If your tour time is scheduled around late of July, Yak Festival in Orkhon Valley can be highly suggested to visit and photograph.</p>

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<h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;">Autumn Photography Mongolia</span></strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Autumn, from August to October, is one of the most picturesque times in Mongolia. If you choose our tour during season of autumn, you will experience the best this season has to offer &ndash; and how to capture the pictures that will reflect memories for a lifetime and leading you diverse landscapes showcasing spectacular natural wonders, and ancient monasteries preserving thousands of years of history.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">Especially side of nomadic life in autumn for preparing upcoming long and cold winter months and if you are lucky, you can capture migration of herders with their livestock to their winter homes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">What would be your Mongolian travel without the pictures you may review once at home? We want you to go home feeling that you have not only been to some fantastic places, met some great people, and had a fabulous time-but also, and most importantly,&nbsp;you have learnt something new and feel confident in your abilities as a photographer.&nbsp;<span style="text-align: center;">All you need is to bring your camera equipment and an open mind!&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">Music is a universal language no matter what country we are born in or the colors of our skin. It brings us together as one. Wherever you travel or visit, you will definitely meet and listen to the music of different cultures which not requiring language knowledge. Traveling in Mongolia will offer you to explore and admire the rare and ever-changed music culture of the nomadic people coming down from ancestors to the modern generation.&nbsp;Mongolian traditional long song singing, Throat singing, and sound of Morin Khuur - Horse-headed fiddle are so exclusive and unique to World ears.&nbsp;Mongolians have been protecting and preserving the unique culture of the Nomadic lifestyle and also showing and sharing their rare talents to the world.&nbsp;<br />
Moreover, Modern artists in various genres of fields have been challenging themselves and also gaining reputations on the stage of the world as stars born in&nbsp;nomadic Mongolia.<br />
Here you can enjoy and meet some rising artists. Plus you will know where to discover Nomadic cultural performances within travel in Mongolia.</p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">The HU band who brings Ancient Mongol Rock&nbsp;</span></h3>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">The HU band&nbsp;who spent their 7 years on their first album, picked up 11 million Youtube views for its two videos. They call their music style &ndash;Hunnu Rock and all four members learned to play traditional Mongolian instruments at the Mongolian State conservatory.&nbsp; The HU blends traditional Mongolian instruments, like horsehead fiddle-Morin Khuur, Tumur Khuur- Jew&rsquo;s harp, and Tovshuur with the pounding bass and drums of rock and singings as guttural way as throat singing.&nbsp; Their first song named &ndash;Yuve Yuve Yu/ What&rsquo;s going on / gained so much popularity around the world and their music video expressed so many things starting with a screen of members inside playing video games, sleeping, watching TV, and looking at their phones. When the door is opened, the band&rsquo;s four members step into the different natural settings -cliffs, deserts, forest, and lake where all these natural beauties can be found in one region in Mongolia and transformed with leather jackets, skull rings, and bandannas.&nbsp; The message they hope to convey through their music is that people need to pay attention to nature and their history and culture, said lead singer TS.Galbadrakh.&nbsp; From little boys to older ones, every excited listener sang totally unknown Mongolian words- Yu ve Yuve on their month. Good luck to the band who delivers&nbsp;Mongol rock music to the world.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Baritone Singer Ariunbaatar- One of the world&rsquo;s Most Skillful Singer</span></h3>

<p><span style="text-align: justify;">He is a singer with a powerful voice who attracted world attention of how Mongolian went wild for opera and issues of a nomad to Buckingham palace after winning Prize Trophy of Cardiff Singer of the World competition 2017. He also won several competitions such as the 24th Glinka International Vocal Contest in 2011, Muslim Magomaev International Vocalists Competition in 2014, and Grand Prix at the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition.&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">He grew up in a nomadic family of Tuv province in the central region of Mongolia. The nature of <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/provinces/tuv" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Tuv province</span></a> is fascinating and only the place where you can discover Wild horse- Preziwalski&rsquo;s horse in<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/national-parks-of-mongolia" target="_blank"> <span style="color:#800000;">Hustai National Park</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">.</span> Singer, Ariunbaatar is truly a Mongolian risen star born from nomads and one of the most skillful five singers in the world.</p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Traditional Long song singer Khongorzul</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Khongorzul Ganbaatar is one of the best Mongolian Long song singers who introducing tradition and culture of the nomadic life of Mongolia through her powerful and amazing voice. She was born in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/provinces/khentii" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Khentii province</span></a>-Homeland of Chinggis Khan in the eastern reign of Mongolia.&nbsp;She has sung on many big stages such as for a Nobel Prize Concert, at the opening ceremony of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Albert Hall, Carnegie Hall, and other famous venues.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolian long song tradition is declared by UNESCO as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.</p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Traditional Contortionists&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Otgontsetseg (Otgo waller) is a famous Mongolian contortionist who became the best in the world when she was only 13 years old. In Mongolia, the contortionist&rsquo;s dance is called &ldquo;Uran Nugaralt,&rdquo; which means artistic bending. It is believed that the art of bending and contorting was first observed in Mongolian royal palaces during festivals and celebratory events during the time of the Mongol empire.&nbsp;<br />
During her last 30 years, she was featured on the NBC, Discovery Channel, SFy Network, PAX Network, MTV, &ldquo;The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, &ldquo;Donny and Marie Show,&rdquo; &ldquo;Ripley&rsquo;s Believe it or Not,&rdquo; and E Network&rsquo;s &ldquo;Talk Soup.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">She has also been a featured performer with Cirque du Soliel&rsquo;s &ldquo;O&rdquo; Show, the NBA halftime shows, NHL halftime shows, NCAA halftime shows, and Britney Spears &ldquo;MTV Video Music Awards.&rdquo; Otgo Waller&rsquo;s choreographic works have been featured at the 2010 Winter Olympics Opening and Closing ceremonies, The International Contortion Convention, and the San Diego Circus.</p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Guinness World Record holders-Mongolian contortionist</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">You may be amazed that there are several Guinness Record holders of Mongolian contortionists such as Tsatsral Erdenebileg Guinness World Record holder for the longest Marinelli bend and Iona Luvsandorj Guinness world record by holding her entire body weight on her mouth.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">Circus world without Mongolian contortionist is unimaginable.</p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Khusugtun Ethnic Ballad group- Soul of Nomadic Culture&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Khusugtun is with a six-member group of Mongolian folk musicians with the objective of bringing Traditional Mongolian music to the world. They are inspired by nomadic ancestry and by their historic civilization. In addition to the traditional instruments of the group, they also incorporate the breath taking-Throat singing.&nbsp; One of their traditional musical objects is chains of ankle bones putting some sounds to their music. Khoomei &ndash;Throat singing is commonly found in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/provinces/bayan-ulgii" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">region</span><span style="color:#800000;"> of the Altai Mountains </span></a>and mostly expresses sounds of animals and natural phenomena.</p>

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The Group who they perform nomadic culture through their music won second place in Asian&rsquo;s got talent show in 2017, from about 7000 Asian contestants. They have been performing and introducing Mongolian traditional music and spreading the Nomadic Culture of Music to the world via their tour concerts.</p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Ballet dancer Altankhuyag- Best Ballet Dancer of the World</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Altankhuyag Dugaraa (stage name as Altan Dugaraa) was born in Khovd, Mongolia, and started his ballet training at age 11. His birthplace Khovd province in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/western" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">western Mongolia</span></a> is famous for natural beauty such as fresh and saltwater lakes, snow-capped mountains, green valleys and caves as well as ancient rock paintings and fortresses being the main sightseeing attractions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: justify;">He also won several competitions including the Asian Pacific International Ballet Competition in Tokyo, Audience Award, Best Contemporary Dancer in the International Ballet Competition of Perm, Finalist, and Young Talent Award from the International Ballet Competition of Jackson and New-York International Ballet Competition.&nbsp;</span>Altan has participated in many performances and galas around the world including La Scala Theater, Paris Opera Theater, Lincoln Center, Wang Theater, New National Theatre of Japan, Opera House of Boston and Theaters of Spain, and countless stages of the countries around the world.&nbsp;He organized the first International Ballet Festival in Mongolia and one of the great ballet dancers in the world and also one of a successful artist born from Khovd province- Land of Music and Song.</p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Successful Actor - Mongolian actors in Hollywood</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Baljinnyam Amarsaikhan is a famous Mongolian actor and producer. He is a true representative of the Mongolian modern film industry who plays as Arig Bukhe, brother of Khublai khan, role in the Marco Polo series by Netflix.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">He was born 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 city</span></a> where you can explore modern and ancient historical sites together there. His hometown &ndash;Ulaanbaatar city is a true representative of nomadic culture mixed with modern life where you visit many Buddhist monasteries and temples and ancient and modern museums and concerts together.</p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Traditional Folk Dance- Mongol Biyelgee</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Tserendulam Sevjid is not only a famous Mongolian dancer but also one of the first dancers in the 20th century who introduced Mongolian Traditional dance. He was born <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/provinces/dornogobi" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Dornogobi province</span></a><span style="color:#800000;"> </span>in the southeast of the country where you can see the World Energy center-one of the famous travel destination in the Gobi Desert. His contribution to Mongol Biyelgee- traditional folk dance is huge.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">Biyelgee dances are typically confined to the small space inside the Ger -nomadic dwelling and are performed while half sitting or cross-legged.&nbsp;Hand, shoulder, and leg movements express aspects of Mongol lifestyle including household labor, customs, and traditions, as well as spiritual characteristics tied to different ethnic groups.</p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Special Offers for your Cultural Trip in Mongolia</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Are you tour leader of traveling Mongolia, interested in creating the perfect traditional performances or culture tour, for your group? We can help make this a reality and add the special touches that make your tour truly unique. We, Ayan Travel, is an experienced and specialized tour operator creating customized, performance tours of traditional and modern ensembles, orchestras, operas, and other folk ethnic local concerts.&nbsp;</p>

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Whatever your passion, we&rsquo;ll listen closely to your ideas and find the perfect performance venues and even it can be somewhere in the middle of Gobi Desert if you wish, or concert with a local choir, private or night museum events ( can be with dinner), or other components to create lifelong memories.&nbsp;With your unique passion to explore deep of Mongolian traditional culture, we can create your customized tour to bring it to life.</p>

<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#800000;">Checklists for Entertainments in Mongolia</span></h3>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Tumen Ekh Ensemble&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Tumen Ekh ensemble is Mongolia&rsquo;s premier traditional performance group featuring folk and traditional music, song, dance, and contortion. The ensemble is quite famous and already became one of the must-sees in Ulaanbaatar. Tumen Ekh performs every evening and also they will perform twice a day during tourist high seasons. If you are interested in the culture of true Nomadic Mongolia and the land of the blue sky in Ulaanbaatar, do not miss their colorful performances.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian State Circus&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Establishing the Mongolian State Circus in 1940 was the start of Mongolian famous artist&rsquo;s career in the circus. Now State Circus is better known as Assa Circus which is south of the State Department store in Ulaanbaatar city. State circus performing include dancing, acting, contortion, acrobatics, juggling, animal performances, magical shows, and many others combined with National Music and National Clothing. Mongolian Circus opens concerts to the audiences only a few times a year, so you should check their schedules before or while on your travel in Mongolia.</p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian National Song and Dance Academic Ensemble&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">The ensemble not only performs&nbsp; Mongolian National folk art heritages but also performing the best classic and modern works composed by Mongolian and foreign famous artists. It became the biggest professional art organization playing famous works of Mongolian historical plays, ballets originated from folk literature and modern ballets, etc.</p>

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Now this ensemble has more than 150 artists and most of them are rewarded, Mongolian famous artists. It will be a great opportunity to explore Mongolian traditional song and dance culture through their performances. They perform valuable performances to audiences and try to make it more often. During summertime, you can enjoy their performances almost every day.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">State Opera &amp; Ballet Theatre&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">State Opera &amp; Ballet theatre was founded in 1931 and the first opera was &lsquo;Three Dramatic Characters&rsquo; by B.Damdinsuren. If you are interested in Opera and Ballet, Mongolian State Opera and Ballet Theatre will be suggested at first. They have been performing Mongolian foreign famous Operas and Ballets for about 90 years. Their latest performances were Opera &rsquo;Chinggis Khan&rsquo; by B.Sharav and Ballet &lsquo;Swan Lake&rsquo; by P.I.Tchaikovsky. They usually perform on weekends and also tend to give Gala Concerts. You can book online tickets via their websites.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Puppet Theatre&nbsp;</span></h3>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">If you are traveling with your children in Mongolia, do not miss Mongolian puppet theatre. Mongolia Puppet theatre is located in the same building as State Opera&amp; Ballet theatre, which is less than 200 meters far from Sukhbaatar square. Their performances will definitely attract your kids and give them unforgettable memories of Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Local Theatres around Mongolia</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolia is divided into 21 provinces and each province also subdivided into several soums. Nearly all these administration units have their own theatres which can give you many different regions&rsquo; cultures and traditions through their performances. Local theatres can truly give the chance to explore Mongolian traditional Long Song, Throat singing, dance, music performances of various ethnic groups and traditional epic telling, etc.&nbsp;If you are traveling near Sainshand city, Dornogobi province, you can catch Saran Khuhuu Theatre named after the famous play by Danzan Ravjaa.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">Maybe you are traveling around the central reign of the country, do not forget to watch Central Mongolian Concert Theatre. While exploring Kazakh people&rsquo;s culture and <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-golden-eagle-festival-and-eagle-hunters" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Eagle Hunting Festival</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">,</span> you can enjoy the Kazakh National Theatre where can find specific ethnic group&rsquo;s dance and music in Olgii province, the western region of Mongolia. So please keep in mind that you have plenty of chances to discover Local Theatres while on your travel in Mongolia. Just make sure that you have it on your checklists on your travel planning.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;">There are countless talented artists of Mongolia living and performing around the world.<br />
Who knows they just live near you. Or you have already met some of them.<br />
Come and explore Mongolia<br />
Home of Talented Artist born from Nomads in the past, present and future</p>

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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;&#39;&#39;A museum is a spiritual place. People lower their voices when they get close to art&#39;&#39;. -&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-align: center;">Mario Botta</span></p>

<p><span style="text-align: justify;">Ulaanbaatar, the capital city has 19 museums, making it the perfect attraction&nbsp;for visitors who are looking to country&rsquo;s rich cultural, religious and historical treasures which tell&nbsp;the story of Mongolia to the world. However many of museum visitors don&rsquo;t know that some museum offers&nbsp;special events that&nbsp;happen after regular hours.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-events-in-july-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Choijin Lam Temple Museum</span></a>&nbsp;has become&nbsp;the hottest spot&nbsp;for memorable night out in Ulaanbaatar. Do you believe it?&nbsp;Let&rsquo;s go inside</span><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;the &quot;Night at Museum&quot; through eye-catching night photos of the temple.</span></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Night Museum Event in Ulaanbaatar</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Since 2011, Choijin Lama Temple Museum has been&nbsp;opening its doors at nights during summer season for thematic events&nbsp;called Night Museum-Colors of Mongolia,&nbsp;traditional musical performances including folk song, Khumii (throat singing), Urtin duu (long song), Morin khuur performance (horse-headed fiddle), folk dances, contortion, and <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/danshig-religious-festival-highlight-of-august-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Tsam mask dancing</span></a>.&nbsp;Event&nbsp;visitors can eyewitness tangible and intangible cultural heritage&nbsp;<span style="text-align: justify;">both i</span>n the fancy and unusual atmosphere around the temple.</p>

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<p><img alt="Vhoijin lama museum in Ulaanbaatar" src="/uploads/Choijin Lama Temple Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Choijin Lama Temple Museum</span></h3>

<p>First of all, you may curious about what is Choijin Lama Temple Museum. This temple complex was built between 1904 and 1908, under the leadership of renowned architect Ombo and by more than three hundred Mongolian master craftsmen. The Temple Museum hosts a fascinating showcase of religious objects of Choijin Lama Luvsankhaidav, who was the younger brother of the Eighth Bogd Khaan (spiritual head of Mongolia) and chosen as state oracle of Mongolia.&nbsp;<span style="text-align: justify;">The museum contains five temples which are each uniquely decorated to reflect their original designs. Temple of Manarayas, Refuge Bestowing Main Temple, Zuu Temple, Yadam Temple, and Amgalan Temple. Let&#39;s discover!</span></p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Refuge Bestowing Main Temple&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Choijin lama museum Mongolia Ulaanbaatar" src="/uploads/Refuge Bestowing Main Temple.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">All daily activities and other rituals of the monastery took place in this main temple.&nbsp;There are main 3 statues in this temple which sit on thrones.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Statue of Buddha&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="buddha statue in choijin lama" src="/uploads/statue of buddha in Choijin lama museum Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">At the center of the main temple, there is a statue of Buddha Shakyamuni created in the 18th century by Ikh Khuree craftsmen.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Statue of Choijin Lama</span></h3>

<p><img alt="Choijin lama statue in Choijin lama temple museum" src="/uploads/Statue of Choijin Lama.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">It is exhibited in Main Temple, to the right of Main Altar. On Buddha&rsquo;s right side, there you can see a sculpture of Choijin Lama Luvsankhaidav, the master of the monastery. The sculpture is made of clay and paper-mache incorporating the ashes of Lama Luvsankhaidav&rsquo;s cremated body after his death in 1918. His real full name was Luvsankhaidav Gonchigtseren and Choijin is an honorary title given to him.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Complete Costumes for Tsam Dance&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Tsam dance " src="/uploads/Tsam_Dance Costumes Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>Another treasure attraction&nbsp;is the complete costumes for Tsam Dance. Various masked and costumed deities vary by their religious roles in Tsam dance performance. In this picture, red masked is Jamsran and it is encrusted with coral.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><img alt="Choijin lama temple museum" src="/uploads/Choijin Lama Temple photo.jpg" /></h3>

<p>Rich artifacts, as well as Buddhist objects from many destroyed local monasteries, were transferred here.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Zuu Temple</span></h3>

<p><img alt="Choijin lama temple museum" src="/uploads/Zuu Temple at Choijin Lama Temple Museum Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>The name Zuu derives from a Tibetan word Jowo meaning &lsquo;High Buddha&rsquo;.&nbsp;In this temple, you can explore three large papier-mache statues depicting Buddha in the past, present and future.&nbsp;The architecture of this temple reflects a Tibetan style.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Unique Temple where ancient and modern met</span></h3>

<p><img alt="choijin lama temple museum" src="/uploads/Choijin Lama Temple Ulaanbaatar Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">For your own discovery, you will be amazed at mysterious sculptures, paintings, statues and historical and religious facts in Temple of Manarayas, Yadam, and Amgalan.&nbsp;It has fine and masterpiece collections of woodcarving, embroidery, applique, and sculptures dated back to 17th century.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Tips for visiting Choijin Lama Temple Museum</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Choijin lama temple museum" src="/uploads/Choijin Lama Temple museum in mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">The Temple Museum&nbsp;offers you audio devices that guide you around the museum which is considered the first of its kind in Mongolia. Audio tour takes about one hour. You should inquire for more details about availability and pricing.&nbsp;With your guide, you take time to explore these hidden gems and can take&nbsp;pictures&nbsp;<span style="text-align: justify;">inside</span>&nbsp;if you pay the fee. It is worth visiting and photographing the interior&nbsp;because statues, sculptures, masks, architecture are spectacular. The good souvenir shop is located in concrete Ger inside grounds for visitors. Taking outside temple photos are for free. The location of the temple is convenient and easily reachable if you are in the city center.</p>

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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000;">This is must-see museum in Ulaanbaatar and highly recommend you to visit.<br />
For your enjoyable and worthy museum travel in Ulaanbaatar, National Museum of Mongolia will be published on our blog&nbsp;soon! Thank you for reading our weekly Blog and hope you will be keep updated!&nbsp;</span></p>

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			'body' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolia is the top-ranked country for the highest number of horses per capita. There are about 58 million horses in the world in 2017 and Mongolia is the sixth place in the world with about 2.9 million horses.<br />
According to the sources, The Mongolian horse is considered as the oldest true breed of horse and their bloodlines are ancient that has been a foundation influence on many of the breeds throughout Asia &amp; Europe. Mongolia had almost 10.000 years of history with horse and only 100 years of history with the vehicle.<br />
This is a true example of why Mongolia is not Mongolia without a horse. This is also another reason that Mongolia is well-known as Land of Horses.<br />
Now, we want to share breathtaking and powerful photos of our most recent traveled local horse festival in Khashaat soum, Arkhangai province and let you know about why it is worth to visit local festivals during your travel in Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Orkhon Valley Horse Festival in Central Mongolia</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Annual Orkhon Valley Horse festival is organized by Tsaidam Camp of Gerelt-Erdem LLC was successfully held on 7th of August, 2018, Tsaidam bag, Khashaat soum, <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/provinces/arkhangai" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Arkhangai province</span></a>. Totally 15 best horsemen from Tsaidam Bag, Jargalant Bag, Tsagaan Khad Bag, and Nomgon Bag had challenged in their skills and awesome works with their horses.<br />
Due to its location in<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/orkhon-valley-cultural-landscape" target="_blank"> <span style="color:#800000;">Orkhon Cultural Valley</span></a>, listed on UNESCO world heritage site, the festival is unique and every single moment of the festival was totally breathtaking.<br />
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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolian horses are not fed by grain or hay and they are simply allowed to graze freely on the steppe, digging through the snow to find forage in the winter. Compared to the Western horses, Mongolian horse is nearly semi-wild.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia local horse festival.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Three main horse competitions as lassoing horse, grabbing a lasso pole from land while riding horse and horse bucking attracted the festival viewers&rsquo; eyes.<br />
You can eyewitness many different horse festivals and events regardless of when and where you are traveling in Mongolia</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/horsemen mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Orkhon Valley Horse festival participants include total 15 young and talented horsemen which 8 horsemen from Tsaidam Bag, 1 horseman from Bayan Bag, 2 horsemen from Jargalant Bag,2 horsemen from&nbsp; Tsagaan Khad Bag and 2 horsemen from Nomgon Bag.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/horse taming mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The deep connection of human and horse- horse taming culture of Mongols</em></span></p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Horse riding in Mongolia </span></h3>

<p>If you want to know deeply about local nomads and mingle with them or photograph, small local festivals like this will fulfill your desires. If you are feeling brave, local people may allow you to ride their horses. It is worth watching Mongolian nomads work with their horses and their unique traditions from up close and on location. Mongolia Horse Riding adventure must be on your travel bucket lists and also you can explore different seasonal horse festivals in Mongolia. For example- in summer seasons and especially during Naadam festival time you can discover Mongolian Horse Racing. In winter time, highly recommend you to go <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photographic-journey-to-taliin-tumen-aduu-steppe-horse-festival" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Steppe Horse Festival</span></a> in Eastern part of the country &ndash;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/images-of-genghis-khan-homeland-khentii-province" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Homeland of Chinggis Khaan.</span></a></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/local horsemen mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolian nomads have long been considered some of the best horsemen in the world</em></span></p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">About Mongol Horses</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">As a horse lover, photographer and traveler to Mongolia, you may curious about the horse physical things. Mongolian horses have usually large head, short necks, widebodies, long vertical girth, around shaped sacrum, and short legs.&nbsp;In spite of a small body structure called Pony, Mongolian horse has immense stamina, extremely healthy and high endurance in cold weather. The respiratory organs are well-developed especially lungs have 40-50 liter air volume in resting condition.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia horse riding.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Adult Mongol horse weight ranges between 360-380kg and sometimes reaching up to 400kg if they are well fattened. They can carry around 120-130 kg workload.</em></span></p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Different Breeds within Mongolian Horses</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Over the centuries different regions and different climates in Mongolia have shaped four different types within the breed, Forest horse, Steppe horse, Mountain horse &amp; Gobi horse. The Steppe horses in eastern Mongolia are considered the fastest in the country, but they are smaller than others. Desert horses are usually light in colors and mountain horses are usually mid-sized type which has a similar body structure to Siberian Altai Breed. Forest horses are the largest and also heaviest of the four. Mongolian horses&rsquo; these stocky physique makes them more energetic, strong and athletic. You will definitely see and witness these differences while in your travel Mongolia.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/local horse festival mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>There are countless examples related to horse respect - State Emblem symbol to the simple nomadic lifestyle and also as spiritual power of Nomads</em></span></p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">The uniqueness of Mongol Horse</span></h3>

<p>Mongolian horses have a strong instinct to care for and protect their foal, ability to select pleasant pasture, run out of unknown places and use their senses to predict the climate. There are many legends and true stories about Mongol horses escaped from foreign lands and did successfully come back to their homeland.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia horse festival.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolian horses have an elegant appearance which attracts peoples&rsquo; interest and a good companion with their riders no matter what the condition is.</em></span></p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Colors of Mongolian Horses</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">According to the source, there are 250 different types of horses around the world, however, Mongolian horses have the largest number of horse colors. Main colors of Mongolian horses are about 40 types which can be subdivided into 500-600 colors.&nbsp; Mongolian nomads call and identify their horses by colors using the color of hair, skin, tail, mane, and loop and don&rsquo;t have a name for their horses. You can hear dozens of different terms to describe colors of Mongolian horses and it is even hard to translate into foreign languages. Almost all horse colors such as roan, brown, white, gray, shun, bay, black, palomino, and many others can be found around Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/horse racing mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Maybe related with some horse respect and rituals, Mongolians name some sort of colors by totally different. For example, White colored horses are named as brown because, in shamanism, white color is highly respected.</em></span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/horse saddle mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolian Horse Saddle &ndash; it is a unique horse culture of all times of Mongols&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia nomadic kids.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolian children, often from the time they can walk, are trained to ride horses, flying along laughing, loose bridle, bareback with perfect balanced seats. It&rsquo;s their way of life.&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">The winners of Orkhon Valley Horse festival&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolian horse riders.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The winner prize went to Bat-erdene, 25 years old horsemen from Tsaidam Bag, the second place for Altangerel, 21 years old from Tsaidam Bag and the third place went to Munkh-erdene, 24 years old from Bayan Bag.</em></span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/travel horse festival mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Capturing never forgotten wild and action photography of local festival and Mongolian Horse</em></span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/central mongolia horse festival.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The festival organizers and judge&rsquo;s team including J.Ganbaatar- director of Tsaidam Camp, Ch.Enkhbayar and Sh.Baatar- herders of Tsaidam Bag, Ts.Lutbat- an employee of the camp, D.Tansagbileg- manager of Chono group had worked well together and selected the winners of the festival.</em></span></p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Top Destinations near Orkhon Valley</span></h3>

<p>After or before your local horse festival in Orkhon Valley, you will have plenty of chances to discover hidden gems wherever you travel around central Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/orkhon valley mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">One of the most historically and naturally beautiful and also easily accessible, some 300km southwest of Ulaanbaatar, Orkhon Valley is must-see destination lies in the central part of Mongolia. Orkhon Valley was home for centuries to major political, trade, cultural and religious activities of successive Mongol nomadic empires.<br />
Within the cultural landscape you can explore a number of archaeological remains and standing structures, including Turkish memorial sites of the 6th-7th centuries, the 8th9th centuries&rsquo; Uighur capital of Khar Balgas as well as the 13th-14th centuries&rsquo; ancient Mongol imperial capital of Kharakhorum, Erdene Zuu- the earliest surviving Mongol Buddhist monastery, the Tuvkhun Hermitage and the Shank Western monastery.</p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Khushuu Tsaidam- Turkish Memorial Site</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Within your travel in central Mongolia, you can eyewitness the sacred memorial site dedicated to Bilge Khan of Turkic Empire and his brother Kul Tigin back to 6th-8th century. Iolug Tegun who was Kul Tigin&rsquo;s grandson, had this memorial built. These 2 steles of Bilge khan and Kul Tigin are located 1 km apart from each other. The monument of Kul Tigin who was famous general of Tureg is situated on right bank of Orkhon River in the valley of Lake Tsaidam 60km north from Kharkhorum in Khashaat soum, Arkhangai province.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Bilge Khan was the latest king of the Turkic empire and his stele well known as Orkhon Inscription, is 3.3 high, 1.3m wide and 68 rows of the inscription. There are about 40 runic steles in Mongolia and about 10 of them are located only in Orkhon Valley. Over 2000 finds were revealed and most important and valuable thing among them was gemstone inlaid golden crown of Bileg khan.</p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Khar Balgas &ndash;Capital of Uighur</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">On the east bank of Orkhon River 15km northeast from Khotont soum, Arkhangai province, you can discover Uighur&#39;s capital ruin which founded in 751. Ordu-Baliq, also known as Kharbalgas which means Black city in Mongolian is also part of the World Heritage site in Orkhon Valley. This site covers 50 square km and contains evidence of the palace, temples, monasteries and trade markets which all prove the capital was a big city.</p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Karakorum- Ruins of Chinggis Khan&rsquo;s Capital</span></h3>

<p>The Karakorum is the old capital of Mongolia established by Genghis Khaan. Remnants of this ancient settlement can still be seen in the city. The Karakorum is located in about 360 km from Mongolia&rsquo;s capital city within the Orkhon Valley.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/central mongolia orkhon valley.jpg" /><br />
If you want to understand a bit about the history of Karakorum as the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire and you can visit <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/provinces/uvurkhangai" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Kharkhorin</span></a>&nbsp;Museum there. You can see how the capital was in the past through the model inside the museum.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Erdene-Zuu Monastery&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p><span style="text-align: justify;">The first Buddhist monastery of the country- Erdene-Zuu monastery built on ruins of Ancient capital is probably Karakorum&rsquo;s biggest attraction with its incredible 108 stupas and rich history.</span></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/erdene-zuu monastery mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;It is the highlight of the city which approximately 2 km north-east from the center of Kharkhorin and, it is part of the Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape World Heritage Site. Abtai San Khan, the ruler of Khalkh Mongol, ordered the construction of the monastery in 1585. The monastery preserves rich and valuable works of Mongolian craftsmen, sculptors, embroiders, painter of the 17-18th centuries.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dune</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Another natural wonder not far from the festival you can travel is Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes.&nbsp;This natural beauty is not included in Orkhon Valley Cultural site, however, for its nearest location, every visitor to Kharkhorin or Orkhon valley tour must explore this hidden sand dune and a spectacular rocky and woody mountain called Khogno Khan.<br />
It is worth visiting natural wonders like Oasis- the small Gobi in the mountainous area named as Great Mongol Mount which continues 80km long and 5 km wide. All these natural and historical destinations in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/central" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Central Mongolia </span></a>make perfect short tours.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/elsentasarkhai sand dune mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Well-known as Land of Horses, there you have plenty of chances to participate in many horse festivals during your travel in Mongolia. However, all these horse-related and horse- respected festivals and events differ by one another by a particular region, its own specific tradition and unique heritage of the horse cultures. Local Horse festivals will be a good choice for those who want to experience the land of the horse, horse riding and challenging competitions among nomadic herders and capability and beauty of Mongolian horses.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;">Mongol horses carried the conquering Mongol warriors across half the world. These horses were missiles for this legendary victory in the 13th century. These legends still go on and tradition and use for the horse in Mongolian&rsquo;s life go on and on.</p>

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			'body' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">So you were looking for a place to travel and decided on Mongolia? We created&nbsp;the ultimate travel checklist for Mongolia. Visa information, passport, Mongolian embassies, essential papers, transportation, packing list, medication, travel insurance, special foods, accommodation, and others are all&nbsp;here for you to plan your visit&nbsp;Mongolia. It is not a big deal if you are struggling with how to travel Mongolia, read and use our newly updated travel checklist and make sure you haven&rsquo;t missed everything.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Brief-of-Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h3><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">1. Visa To Mongolia</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">If you are a frequent traveler, you would definitely know about the pain of getting the visa. Sometimes, even though you plan an international trip, you are in a situation to either postpone or cancel your trip. Check out following visa related information before you go Mongolia.</p>

<p><strong>Visa Free Countries - To Travel Mongolia&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">If you are a citizen of the following countries and&nbsp;choose Mongolia for your next travel destination,&nbsp;you are welcome and feel free to travel to&nbsp;Mongolia without a visa. Visa-free travel countries to Mongolia are differed by a stay of durations. So please check it out and&nbsp;your Mongolia travel planning can be smart and accurate. All types of passport holders&nbsp;of the following countries enter to Mongolia with&nbsp;no visa.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/visa to mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>Mongolia Visa Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Except for visa-free countries, every visitor to Mongolia needs a visa. But you don&rsquo;t need to worry about it. Visa Application process is very simple. If there is Mongolian embassy or Consulate in your country, you should complete the application form and hand it at the embassy, with a number of passport photos, your passport (with passport copies) and pay the fee. Plus you will need tour itinerary from your Mongolian travel agency which proves your purpose of visiting&nbsp;and leisure in the country. That&rsquo;s it.&nbsp;It is better to check the validity of your passport in advance and make sure it&nbsp;is&nbsp;at least 6 months valid. If you plan to travel Mongolia within a group of&nbsp;5-10 people, you can get 25%&nbsp;off discount for&nbsp;the&nbsp;visa fee. If more than 10 people, you can get 50% discount too.</p>

<p><strong>Where&nbsp; Mongolian Diplomatic and Consular representations&nbsp;are located?</strong></p>

<p>Currently, Mongolia maintains 31 embassies abroad as well as 82 consulates and one other representation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia visa information.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>Visa on Arrival&nbsp;in Mongolia</strong></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolia Visa on Arrival &ndash; the service is only intended for travelers who cannot normally obtain a visa at their originating point or no Mongolian consular conventions in their home country. Single entry visa (<strong>J - tourist</strong>) is available on arrival at Chinggis Khaan International&nbsp;Airport only. Please keep in mind that if you want to get Mongolian visa on arrival, you have to enter the country only by air at Chinggis Khan Airport, not any other border point of entry to Mongolia. The cost is 108,000MNT /Mongolian tugrik&nbsp;/&nbsp;about 45USD/ and plus a service fee of 1,000MNT/ about&nbsp;0,5USD/. The Mongolian Immigration office requests that travelers wishing to obtain a visa on arrival should email that office in advance of their arrival providing their full name, date of birth, citizenship, passport number and expiry date and arrival date, time and flight number. Only when you receive an invitation from the Immigration Office, you can get the visa on arrival at the airport in Ulaanbaatar.<br />
If you choose us your travel partner in Mongolia, we will give you visa supports and stress-free travel for you.</p>

<p><strong>For Travelers from&nbsp;European Countries</strong></p>

<p>According to the newly updated official inform from Mongolian Visa requirement which has revised by Government resolution in July 2018:<br />
Especially, tourists coming from European countries, where there is no Mongolian diplomatic presence or visa issuing honorary consuls, are eligible to obtain on arrival visa at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar.<br />
For your preference, the European countries where there is no Mongolian diplomatic presence are Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain.<br />
Passengers from European countries where there is no Mongolian diplomatic presence, traveling for tourism to Mongolia do&nbsp;not need a confirmation before departure and can obtain a single entry visa (tourist) on arrival at Ulaanbaatar.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/travel-checklist-mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>How long can a&nbsp;visitor&nbsp;stay in Mongolia on a tourist visa?</strong></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolian tourist visa, designated as<strong> J</strong> on your passport, is valid for 90 days from the date of issue and you can enter Mongolia at any time up to the last day on the visa. Once you have entered before the last date shown on the visa, this will be the start of your 30 days inside the country and only single entry. But if you want to travel more, you can extend your visa up until 4 days before expiry in Immigration office in Ulaanbaatar&nbsp;and Bayan-Ulgii province. Please be aware of your expiry day in case of extending your Mongolia visa.</p>

<p><strong>More than 30 day trip in Mongolia- Mongolian Visa Extension</strong></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">If you are planning your trip in Mongolia for more than 30 days, you have to extend your visa after your arrival within 7 days. Plus, you need request letter from your Mongolia tour operator for extending visa and other essential documents. If you are traveling by yourself, it is not difficult.&nbsp;The process of your extension will take&nbsp;3-5 business days.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Double Entry Visa to Mongolia&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">A double-entry tourist visa is also available, but only where the traveler is making a side trip from Mongolia and returning within a short time. The double-entry visa cannot be used to make two separate trips to Mongolia.</p>

<p><strong>Transit Visa to Mongolia</strong></p>

<p>Transit visas can be applied at an international airport if the applicant has an onward ticket or obtained a visa to destination country he or she plans to visit Mongolia. Transit visa is issued up to 10 days depending on the duration of the intended stay.<br />
Passengers from European countries where there is no Mongolian diplomatic presence, traveling with onward ticket and already obtained a visa to the destination country if applicable, can obtain a transit visa on arrival with a maximum stay of 10 days.&nbsp;<span style="text-align: justify;">If you are crossing Mongolia by train, you can have a transit visa. But you can&rsquo;t leave the train while in Mongolia, except for the Ulaanbaatar train station area. Once you have a transit visa, you can hop off only Ulaanbaatar and explore Mongolia within short times before arriving next Trans-Mongolian train come. To make your limited times in Mongolia more wise and worthy, please contact with local tour operates who arrange your short trip to most visited and must-see destinations in Mongolia within that time.</span></p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">2. Are you planning to travel to Mongolia with children?</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Are you planning to travel Mongolia with your children? Mongolia is a dream and adventure destination for family travel. However, you may be curious about visa requirements, it can be quite different from that you are&nbsp;traveling with your nephew to some of the European countries in the morning and come back home in the evening. If you are traveling with some of your relatives under the age of 16 years old, you need to the notarized letter for a parent who is not traveling together. And other essential&nbsp;documents are the same for adults. It is nice to tell you that your&nbsp;trip&nbsp;with your children in Mongolia would&nbsp;be an absolutely incredible journey with escaping social oriented lifestyle, exploring nomadic culture, make your relations closer and learn endless experiences only found in Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/travel-with-children-in-Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">3. Travel Insurance For Travelers&#39; To Mongolia</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">All people around the world definitely love to get away from accidents as well as medical bills, delays, trip cancellation, lost items, and thefts while traveling. Maybe, you may think alike- Do I have to get travel insurance to Mongolia? Probably no matter where you&rsquo;re going or how long, travel insurance is essential. Your Mongolian trip&nbsp;can&rsquo;t be ruined by theft or loss of personal baggage, a delayed departure, missed the flight &ndash; or having to cancel your trip altogether. But at least taking out insurance in your home means you won&rsquo;t suffer the financial impact too. You should choose the most suitable travel insurance for yourself and decide to get fully or separately covered for your trip to Mongolia.<br />
Moreover, all our tours and cars are fully insured for your safety and trouble free travel in Mongolia.</p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">4.&nbsp;The Medication&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Please don&rsquo;t forget to visit your doctor or travel medicine clinic at least a week ago before starting your trip in Mongolia. Since your body needs time to build up immunity after receiving the vaccine, getting an earlier is the best way to protect yourself.&nbsp;From the three categories of routine, recommended and required travel vaccinations, you can take time to choose for yourself. Unlike African or other tropical countries, there are no risks or concern about the disease in Mongolia- actually, it is almost safe &ndash;area.<br />
Mongolian pharmacists may be unfamiliar with American brand names, so you may have to use the generic name instead. Before you leave, ask your doctor for a list of the precise generic names of your medications, and the names of equivalent medications. It&#39;s best to take a full supply of any medications and nonprescription medications such as vitamins or supplements with you which they may not be available in the same form you&rsquo;re used to. If you wear hearing aids, be sure to bring spare batteries &mdash; it can be difficult to find a specific size in Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">5. Pain-Free Travel to Mongolia&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p>For many people with back pain or neck pain, may worry about their trips in Mongolia and also want to reduce or avoid discomfort while traveling. The seats in cars, airplanes, buses, and trains aren&rsquo;t always comfortable, but perfect preparation and good planning can make your travel pain and stress-free. While in your road trip in Mongolia, you can take some time to stretch your body or even choose domestic flights for shortening your times in the car.&nbsp;Please bring your own back support or lumbar support pillow. If you don&rsquo;t have one or forget to bring it, sweater, jacket or blanket rolled up can also provide support for the inward curve of the low back. An inflatable travel pillow that fits around the neck can help avoid neck strain by providing head support while resting or sleeping in a sitting position during travel.</p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">6. How to get to Mongolia?</span></h3>

<p>Mongolia is one of few landlocked countries in the world, the principle ways to Mongolia are by train and by air. Flights are run all year round by National carrier MIAT Mongolian Airlines to Europe: Berlin via Moscow, as well as to Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, and Irkutsk (Russia). Some additional flights are scheduled to Osaka and Nagoya during the summer time. Foreign Airlines such as Aeroflot, Air China, Korean Air are operating flights connecting Ulaanbaatar with Moscow, Beijing, and Seoul. The Trans-Mongolian railway which connects Moscow and Beijing passes through Ulaanbaatar. Mongolian railway runs to Ulaan- Ude, Irkutsk, and Beijing&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>International Flights to Mongolia</strong></p>

<p>It has direct flights from 2 continents, which run all year round by National carrier MIAT Mongolian Airlines to Europe via Berlin, Moscow, as well as to Beijing, Seoul, Busan, Tokyo, Irkutsk, Erlian, Manzhouli, Khukh Khot. Some additional flights are scheduled to Frankfurt and Osaka during the summer time. There are few foreign Airlines such as Aeroflot (Moscow), Air China, Korean Air, Busan Air, and Turkish Airlines are operating flights, connecting Ulaanbaatar with their capital cities and big cities.</p>

<p>&nbsp;<br />
<strong>Internal Flights in Mongolia</strong></p>

<p>Most of the closest center of provinces are connected with the paved road. It has flights to the western Mongolian provinces and only one destination to Choibalsan- Dornod Province from Eastern Mongolia. Because of paved road to Khovsgol and South Gobi Province, flights are scheduled only in summer time by two&nbsp;local aviation operators. It is the easiest way to reach your targeted destination for only one to four-hour trip.</p>

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<p><strong>Train to Mongolia</strong></p>

<p><em>Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian Railway system</em><br />
One of the most exciting railroads in the world- the Trans-Siberian Railway runs from Moscow to Vladivostok. There are several branches on the line, one which goes through Mongolia. The Trans-Mongolian Railway is connected to the Trans-Siberian by a branch line from Ulan-Ude, providing a link between the Trans-Siberian and the Chinese railway system. The Mongolian sections were joined from the main line to Ulaanbaatar in 1949 and to China in 1955. The total distance from Moscow to Ulaanbaatar is 6304 km, and from Moscow to Beijing is 7865 km. The Trans-Mongolian covers 1000 km from the Russian border to the Chinese border passing through Ulaanbaatar and several other towns. There are Russian, Chinese and Mongolian trains go and return to Mongolia, China, and Russia once or twice every week. <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tours/trans-sib-tours" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Check out Trans-Mongolian Tours&nbsp;</span></a></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/how to get to mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>Where are Border Crossings in Mongolia?</strong></p>

<p>Except for Chinggis Khan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, there are several border crossings to China and Russia which is available by train or car. Maybe if you are planning to enter or exit Mongolia by crossing these border points, you should research and get know that some of the border points are open only to Mongolians, Chinese or Russians and you may not cross into China or Russia. After your trip in Mongolia, if you want to go your next destination by crossing to China or Russia, you should choose bigger border points for your successful exit and enter. The biggest borders points are road &amp; train crossing to China at Zamin Uud, the road crossings to Russia at Altanbulag and the train crossing to Russia at Sukhbaatar.<br />
Others are the road crossing to China at Bulgan in the west, the road crossing to China at Bichigt in the southeast, the road crossing to Russia at Tsagaannuur in the far west, and Ereen-Tsav in the northeast and the road crossing to Russia at Khankh in the north.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia travel tours.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>Planning to Travel by&nbsp;Car&nbsp;in Mongolia&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Many travelers love to take<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/mongolia-overland-tour-2018" target="_blank"> <span style="color:#800000;">an overland adventure in Mongolia</span></a><span style="color:#800000;"> </span>and&nbsp;challenge themselves in the legendary endless steppe of the country. If you are one of those who plans&nbsp;to bring a vehicle into, Mongolia you should know on informing the tax authorities and border troops in advance at any of the border crossings in the country. You should complete the customs declaration form and make sure you have all valid vehicle documents, including driving license, ownership records (if the vehicle is rented or not yours- need papers to prove it) and insurance. One of the most important things you must know is that if you enter Mongolia in a private vehicle you must leave in the same vehicle, or otherwise pay customs tax.&nbsp;Before starting your travel, you should check your engines and prepare it to be ready on off-road and bumpy roads in Mongolia. If your vehicle is good enough to travel on&nbsp;Mongolian roads, you won&rsquo;t have trouble and stress.</p>

<h3><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">7. Travel Checklist To Mongolia</span></h3>

<p>For travelers to Mongolia, the preparation is the key. We provide a detailed packing list and advice for the preparation of the tour to Mongolia. Mongolia is a country of extremes and weather is unpredictable and what you take will depend on where and when you intend to travel, and in which way you travel- on an organized tour, on a wilderness expedition or on business. Checklists are provided below for seasonal and special activity-tours.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>What to Wear on the Trip to Mongolia&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Clothing is important for Mongolian trips. Days are warm and knights are a bit chilly, even if you travel in summer in the Gobi. So you will always need layers and warm clothes.</p>

<p>T-shirts(long and short sleeved), cotton polo-neck, cotton slacks, shorts, fleece or cashmere jumper, small thin scarves, lightweight jacket, cotton and light woolen socks, outdoor waterproof boots(tested and tried), lightweight shoes or sandals, sun hat, large cotton scarf(acts as towel, neck guard, sleeping guard), long johns, thin underwear and wet-weather gear and waterproof suit(trousers and jacket).</p>

<p><strong>For Winter Special Package</strong></p>

<p>Addition to the summer packing list, Wear layers of clothing; wool, cotton under fleeces, thermal underwear, cotton or cashmere pullovers, polar jacket and furs. Selection of cotton or woolen socks, leather boots (worn in and comfortable), gaiters if skiing, cashmere under gloves, woolen hat with ear flaps, windproof gear. You can buy the finest cashmere products in Mongolia at reasonable prices. <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/tips-and-advice-for-mongolia-winter-photography-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">More detailed winter packing list</span></a></p>

<p><strong>Items for All Season / Packing List /</strong></p>

<p>- Money belt or neck pouch (for passport, document, and cash)<br />
- Wash-bag/ personal kit<br />
- Some often-needed items such as shampoo, sunblock, lip balm, eye-drops, insect repellent, nail clippers, moisturizing lotion<br />
- Day bag to carry a water bottle, camera, and equipment<br />
- Water bottle<br />
- High-protection sunglasses&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
- Extra prescription glasses<br />
- Torch or headlamp with batteries<br />
- Swiss Army knife or equivalent<br />
- Reliable watch with alarm<br />
- Mini-sewing kit<br />
- Earplugs, eye shades<br />
- Light binoculars<br />
- Bio-friendly soap, sealable plastic bags for wet clothes<br />
- Snacks (eg; energy bars, chocolate, vitamin supplies if needed)<br />
- Maps, magnifying sheet, and map folder; compass, whistle<br />
- Matches and lighter, candles<br />
- Blanket<br />
- Backpack or bag waterproof cover<br />
- Notebook, pencils<br />
- Phrasebook</p>

<h3><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">8. Accommodations in Mongolia&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p>After your arrival in Mongolia, you will meet several kinds of accommodation through your travel. You are maybe curious about where to stay or what it exactly looks like. In Ulaanbaatar, we provide &frac34; star hotels on comfortable double room base with breakfast, whilst we arrange tourist camp, tented camp, or herder- nomad family stays in the countryside.</p>

<p>Tourist ger camps are usually Mongolian traditional gers with brightly colored furniture and wood burning stove in the center.<br />
Standard gers have three or four beds, and camp provides a clean sheet and blanket. The Ger camps also have a separate washing block that contains western style flushing toilets and shower rooms. All camps have restaurants where they serve Mongolian and European food.</p>

<p>Recently, Many <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/where-to-stay-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Ger camps and resorts around Mongolia </span></a>have developed luxury suites with bathroom facilities with eco toilet system and even arranged and managed their bathrooms inside Ger camps. It makes tourists and customers more comfortable to have close bathrooms with shower room and toilets while traveling.<br />
Some camps even can offer you the best massages and sauna rooms which relax your tired body. On our camping trips, all equipment will be provided and tented camp will consist of 3-4 man quality tents for sharing 2 people, kitchen tent, dinner tent, camp shower, and toilets. It will be a real adventure for your travel. Believe you will be fully&nbsp;satisfied with your accommodation in Mongolia.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Mongolia_vacation_tours.jpg" /></p>

<h3><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">9. Are you on a special diet and have to worry about it?</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Are you vegan &amp; vegetarian, halal or something special diet traveler planning to tour Mongolia? Are you worrying about your&nbsp;diet and thinking and keeping it&nbsp;in Mongolia is difficult?<br />
But it is not that difficult. Once you plan to do Mongolian tour, your chances are going to be doing it on some kind of organized trip. One must do a thing is that make sure to let your Mongolia tour operator know in advance what you do and don&rsquo;t eat so they have a chance to prepare.<br />
As veganism grows in popularity, vegan and vegetarian restaurants are popping up around Ulaanbaatar and many places that you may have thought wouldn&rsquo;t be vegan-friendly might just surprise you. You may find plenty of selection of restaurants&nbsp;and also other many no-vegan restaurants can serve you what you request.<br />
Even local Ger camps arrange your meals as you request to your tour operator, experienced guides will take special care for your vegan&amp; vegetarian travel in Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">10.&nbsp;Other Essential Things to Know&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">- Mongolian standard voltage is 220V and frequency is 50HZ. If it is different from your country, bring a converter or a universal plug.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">- Car battery charger/ portable charger&nbsp; and power bank will be clever items during your overland trip in Mongolia</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">- Wifi -Internet can be found common in the capital city, but in the countryside, it is&nbsp;better to buy Sim&nbsp;card with a local number and recharge it by&nbsp;Data Unit.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">- Bring an extra memory card for your camera since there are plenty of moments and destinations attract you.</p>

<p><strong><span style="color:#333333">Mongolia Travel Sim-card and Data</span></strong><span style="color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;
orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-style: initial;
text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px"><span style="color:#333333"><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia travel sim card.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%; margin-left: 10px;" />Are you worrying about disconnection with your family and friends during your trip in Mongolia? We offer you prepaid travel sim card with data which allow you to use internet for your social media, work and make calls to your family and friends around globe. However, keep in mind, there are some specific regions where have no internet and mobile connections in Mongolia. Mobile services are getting widely connected throughout the country with central towns and villages. By 2016 all towns and villages are connected by mobile services completely.&nbsp; GSM and CDMA both used. Pre-paid International call cards are widely used<o:p>.&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

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<p><strong><span style="color:#333333">Mongolia Mobile Usable Applications</span></strong><span style="color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p style="font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;
text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-style: initial;
text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px"><span style="color:#333333">For your smart travelling with smartphones in Mongolia and in order to prevent high internet bills, we are here to suggest you some applications that work both online and offline.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p style="font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;
text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-style: initial;
text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px"><span style="color:#333333"><img alt="" src="/uploads/5cb6efb4-4534-46ad-bb1b-4006a2f1e629-mongolia travel guide.jpg" /></span></p>

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text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-style: initial;
text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px">&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="color:#333333">Mongolian offline Maps, Mongolian Travel Guide, Ulaanbaatar Map and walks applications can help you to find your ways around Ulaanbaatar. And MIAT-Mongolian Airlines Applications can show you more detailed information about flight schedule and booking.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p style="font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;
text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-style: initial;
text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px"><span style="color:#333333">If you want speak basic Mongolian conversation with local people while travelling, Simply Learn Mongolian applications is free there for you.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">- If you are going to do some special adventures such as fishing, photographing, prepare and plan it in advance and feel free to<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><strong><a href="mailto:info@toursmongolia.com?subject=Asking%20Trip%20Information%20Mongolia"><span style="color:#800000;">contact us</span></a><span style="color:#800000;"> </span></strong>for asking travel advice.&nbsp;There is Mongolian saying- &quot;If you drink the water, must follow their rules&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: center;">We hope that the above information was useful for your travel planning to Mongolia.&nbsp;Sharing is Caring. Have a good journey!</p>

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			'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;">&nbsp; </span>in the middle of September and at<span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;or&nbsp;photographing crew let you take memorable photos and videos of&nbsp;<span style="text-align: justify;">eagle hunting festival.&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;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>&ldquo;There are no bad pictures; that&#39;s just how your face looks sometimes.&rdquo;&nbsp;<br />
Abraham Lincoln</strong></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</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;">&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;People love to see how the &lsquo;magic&rsquo; happens, so behind the scene pictures are great.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</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>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">Photographing The Eagle Hunters&rsquo; 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&rsquo;ll find they&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&nbsp;</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&rsquo;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.&nbsp;</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&rsquo;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 &ndash; 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;">&nbsp;</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>

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<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&rsquo;s ability to taming their eagle.&nbsp;<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 &ndash;Woman chasing game while on horseback and Push Cashy which fights for death goat body while on horseback.&nbsp;<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 &amp; Local Nomad Visits</span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">If you want to photograph deep inside Kazakh nomads&rsquo; life and interview them, we&rsquo;ll also arrange and prepare everything ready for your classic portrait and cultural video showing the nomad&rsquo;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&rsquo; 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&rsquo;t Miss the Second Option for Photographers&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p>If you really want to travel Golden Eagle festival, but the festival time of September or October can&rsquo;t really match your schedule, our specialized photo team can offer you great second option. We can arrange same events, Kazakh nomads &ndash; Eagle hunting contest and performance, Mongolian landscape photos, portraits, cultural videos and documentaries for only you and your team.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</span></a></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</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>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Significant Way To Improve Your Photography&nbsp;</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&rsquo;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&nbsp;<span style="text-align: justify;">Nurgaiv.&nbsp;</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 &amp; 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>. The photo adventures we arrange are to put our clients in the path of inspiring photographic opportunities, to seek out authentic nomadic experiences, and to get you away from the common tourist trails.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">We assist you with the process of how and what the tools work together to better achieve in Mongolian photographic vision and seek out to provide niche photography&nbsp;workshops to the <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photo-spots-in-western-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">best photo spots</span></a> and<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photography-locations-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> visually exotic destinations in Mongolia.</span></a></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Our team instructors will stimulate your inner artist and discuss your visual works&rsquo; planning in Mongolia in advance.</p>

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<p align="center"><strong>What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that&rsquo;s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.&rdquo;</strong></p>

<p align="center"><strong>Karl Lagerfeld</strong></p>

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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 &lsquo;Firm existence&rsquo;. The tradition of celebrating Danshig Naadam was forgotten for nearly a hundred years and this year is the fourth year since Danshig Naadam&rsquo;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>

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<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&rsquo;s robes, with his legs folded beneath them.&nbsp;Mandala is a Tibetan word which means Essence or taking essence. There are more than thirty different kinds of Mandala offerings in Buddhist ritual.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are more than thirty different kinds of Mandala offerings in Buddhist ritual.</em></span></p>

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<h3><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Rising of the Soyombo Banner at Danshig&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;If you want to explore more about him and his masterpieces, you should go to Zanazabar Museum in the center of Ulaanbaatar.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</em></span><br />
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<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.&nbsp;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 &ndash;Ochirvaani protects Buddha and manifests all Buddha&rsquo;s power.&nbsp;</em></span><br />
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<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Khuree Tsam Dance&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p>The Tsam is one of the five minor subjects of Buddhism &ndash;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>

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<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&rsquo;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>&nbsp;</span></p>

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<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&rsquo;s bad and dirtiness.&nbsp;</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 &lsquo;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>

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<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&rsquo;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 &ndash; 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 &ndash;shaped scepter in the other hand.</em></span></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Balin &ndash; Torma Making Competition&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p>One interesting competition among monks during Danshig Naadam was balin competition which you can see&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</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&rsquo; Competitions&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>Totally 104 horses, above the age of five, raced in Danshig Naadam. The winning horse came from Kharkhorin village&nbsp;where&nbsp;the first place of Danshig Naadam was held.&nbsp;Also, horse trainers&rsquo; full name was Batbayar Zanabazar which his father&rsquo;s name the same as&nbsp;holiness Zanabazar. Mongolians and Buddhist people accept this as Blessing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Winner Jockey kid&rsquo;s race number was 108 which is considered sacred and significant number in Buddhism.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mongolians and Buddhist people accept all these numbers and occasions as Blessing and Auspicious way in Danshig Festival.&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;</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&rsquo;s life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gongor Bumba ceremony in Amarbayasgalant monastery is also another big religious festival which also takes place in mid of August.&nbsp; Even if you&rsquo;re not true religious follower, you will be captivated through these rituals and occasions only found in Mongolia.</p>

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<span style="color:#800000;">May all be in Peace</span></p>

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<p>Altan Ovoo Mountain State Worship in &nbsp;Sukhbaatar province, Eastern Mongolia</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">As living as nomads for a thousand years, Mongolians have maintained rich culture and history with worshipping nature such as a river, mountain, and even wildlife consequences. 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 />
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<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&nbsp;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&nbsp;made the short and meaningful journey to this mountain worship. He gave worship to Altan Ovoo Mountain&nbsp;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>

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<p><img alt="AltanOvoo" src="/uploads/Altan_Ovoo Mongolian mountain.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Altan dari ovoo" src="/uploads/Altan_Ovoo_Sukhbaatar_Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

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<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>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia Ovoo festival" src="/uploads/Altan_Ovoo_Sukhbaatar_aiamg_Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

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<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;">&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Mongolia religion Lama" src="/uploads/Mongolian lamas.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mongolian practices of worshipping sacred sites is connected to ancient shamanism based on the belief in the existence of invisible deities of&nbsp; 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;">&nbsp;</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;">&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;Mongolian horse racing will always be soul-touching and worthy seeing event whenever you travel Mongolia.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</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&rsquo;s wrestling tournaments in a beautiful open grassy field of eastern Mongolia.&nbsp;<br />
State Khartsaga/ State Hawk/ wrestler Sh. Mungunbaatar won in wrestling tournament of Altan Ovoo Mt worship.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Local naadam festival" src="/uploads/Mongolian_local_festival_sukhbaatar.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</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>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Local festival mongolia" src="/uploads/Mongolian local_festival_sukhbaatar.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;">About&nbsp;Sukhbaatar Province, Eastern Mongolia&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Mongolian nomadic life" src="/uploads/photos mongolia sheep_herd.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 495px;" /></p>

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<p>Eastern Mongolia A Fast Horse Land&nbsp;</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>

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<p><img alt="Mongolian horses" src="/uploads/horse photos mongolia.jpg" /></p>

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<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>

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<p><img alt="Mongolian girls" src="/uploads/Mongolian dancers.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia woman portraits" src="/uploads/mongolian woman portrait.jpg" /></p>

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<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&rsquo;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>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia wild animals " src="/uploads/wildlife photos mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>One of Asia&rsquo;s great wildlife spectacles is White-tailed gazelle on Mongolia&rsquo;s eastern vast steppe</em></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Breathtaking Extinct volcanoes&nbsp;<br />
There are more than 200 extinct volcanoes in territories of Dariganga soum which make rare and uncommon nature formations. Famous Ongon and Moltsog&rsquo;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>

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<p><em>These extinct volcanoes were active around Ice Age, approximately more than 11,000 years ago.</em></p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolian beautiful landscapes" src="/uploads/mountains of Mongolia photo.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia volcano Sukhbaatar aimag" src="/uploads/volcano-mongolia_sukhbaatar.jpg" /></p>

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<p>&nbsp; &nbsp;If you need to know more about the area please visit this page&nbsp;&nbsp;<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>

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			'body' => '<p>Mongolian National holiday, The Naadam Festival is taking place these days.&nbsp;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>.&nbsp; For this time, you are enjoying images of Naadam Holiday, the top travel attraction&nbsp;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&nbsp;director, traveler and one of the leading photographers of Mongolia, his photos feature&nbsp;in Mongolian nomadic culture and the ethnic portraits. Maybe you saw his photoshoots on Weather.com, Daily News,&nbsp;Caters News agencies&nbsp;and through the social media channels. Now let&rsquo;s take a look around Mongolian Naadam Holiday through his camera lens.</p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">What&#39;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&nbsp;children&rsquo;s&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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&nbsp;at the&nbsp;central square.</em></span></p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">The official Naadam Festival Day on 11th of July&nbsp;</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&nbsp;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&rsquo;s Revolution.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;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&rsquo;s opening performance features value of Mongolian family and independence.&nbsp;</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&nbsp; Wrestling Champion&nbsp;starts with a&nbsp;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&nbsp;nomadic culture and&nbsp;traditions to local and international visitor&nbsp;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>&nbsp;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&rsquo;s, women archers started competing in Naadam which was a &ldquo;significant development in national archery&rdquo; 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&#39;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&#39;s Naadam. Six wrestlers became Falcons of the nation and three others took the title of Hawk during this year&#39;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.&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia naadam " src="/uploads/State_banner_mongolia_naadam.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Why not. We also host&nbsp;to publish photos and travel diaries which is created by our&nbsp;clients on our <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolia Travel Blog</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">.</span></p>

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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#800000;">Thank you for taking your time to enjoy Naadam Photographs.</span>&nbsp;</p>

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			'body' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">To be Proud of my birthplace&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">I am a dentist and the women who previously shared my photo diary named as <span style="color:#800000;">&quot;</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/stunning-photos-of-mongolian-altai-mountains" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Stunning photos of Mongolian Altai Mountains</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&quot;. </span>Now I am talking&nbsp;about&nbsp;my next adventure trekking to the Horidol Saridag Mountains in Khovsgol province. This marvellous place&nbsp;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.&nbsp;<br />
I and my like - minded friends of&nbsp;<span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;&quot;Khairkhan Hiking Club&quot;</span>&nbsp;started our adventure&nbsp;on 8th July, 2017. Climbing&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><img alt="khovsgol aimag Mongolia" src="/uploads/Khovsgol_delgerkhaan.jpg" /></p>

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<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.&nbsp;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&nbsp;on the 10th of July. Holiday&nbsp;</span>atmosphere welcomed us&nbsp;<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&rsquo;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.&nbsp;</span></p>

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<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.&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p><span style="text-align: justify;">We kept moving and passing through spectacular waterfalls and forest; went upstream ridge of Bor Hyar.&nbsp;</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 &ndash;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.&nbsp;</span><span style="text-align: justify;">This kind of feeling was one of my reasons up there.</span></p>

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<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.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;and camped in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/shishged-river" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Shishhed riverside</span></a> &ndash; beginning of Yenisei River, the 5th longest river in the world.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: justify;">What a beautiful&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/darkhad-valley" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Darkhad Valley</span></a> and Khovsgol Lake?&nbsp;</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 &ndash; Mt. Urandush /2784m/,&nbsp;located right coast of Lake Khovsgol and&nbsp;the top the mountain cliff is flat.&nbsp;</p>

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<span style="text-align: justify;">On 14th July, we started our hiking at around 5 am.&nbsp;&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</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&rsquo; 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 &ndash;maybe it is one of my reasons to be fond of climbing.&nbsp;</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>

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<span style="text-align: justify;">The experience on reaching the top of the mountain and sightseeing unimaginable view of nature is something that can&rsquo;t be expressed through words regardless of our tiredness and scrambling with adventure.&nbsp;</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>

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<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>&nbsp;I want to express my special thanks to Enkhbat-member of Khairkhan Hiking Club who organized this wonderful and memorable trip, also thanks&nbsp;to our joined members.</span></p>

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<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.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">Surprisingly, August in Mongolia has plenty of events, whether you are looking for a religious festival or want to explore some unique sides of nomadic &ndash;ethnic people; we have got the best August Events in Mongolia.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Here are some ideas for travel and inspirations to try something new through August in Mongolia.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Sunrise to Sunset Marathon&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Date:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;August 3-9, 2019</span><br style="text-align: justify;" />
<em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Location:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Toilogt camp, Khatgal village, Khovsgol province&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">One of World&rsquo;s most beautiful 42 and 100 km Trials has been holding annually since 1999 on shore of beautiful <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/khuvsgul-lake" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Khovsgol Lake</span></a> and its national park areas covered with untouched forests, mountains, Taigas and lowlands. The fascinating landscapes make Sunset to Sunrise marathon more stunning and worth visiting and participating.&nbsp;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>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Mongol Nomadic Naadam&nbsp;</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 &lsquo;Three Manly Games&rsquo; 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.&nbsp; 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>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Oirad Tumen- Western Mongolian Traditional Folk Art festival&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</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>

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<h3><strong>3000 Long Song Singers&#39; Festival&nbsp;</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>

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<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&nbsp;Gazriin Chuluu</span></a>&nbsp;&ndash; 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&rsquo;s history of all time.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><em>Date:</em></strong> August 5, 2019<br />
<em><strong>Location:</strong></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Khankhongor soum, Umnugobi province&nbsp;</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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Journey to Little 99 Warriors&nbsp;&nbsp;</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>

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<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.&nbsp; 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>

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<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>

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<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&rsquo;re not a true religious follower, you will be captivated through their rituals and occasions.<br />
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<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;">&nbsp;August 17, 2019</span><br style="text-align: justify;" />
<em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Location:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Chinggis Khaanii Khuree complex, Ulaanbaatar city</span><br />
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<p>Falconry was practiced Mongolia at a very remote period and was already in high favour some 1000 years BC, that&rsquo;s 3000 years ago. In 2009,&nbsp; Mongolia&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Morever, Falconry is considered a Living Human Heritage and Inscribed in 2016&nbsp;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,&nbsp;fashion show and cultural&nbsp;performances will be hold during the festival.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Date:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;August 16-17, 2019</span><br style="text-align: justify;" />
<em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Location:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Tsagaannuur soum, Khovsgol province</span></p>

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<p>In the very north of Mongolia, there will be &rdquo;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/two-thousand-reindeer-festival-tour-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">2000 Reindeer Festival</span></a>&rdquo; 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 &ndash; You will definitely make good memories of this unique festival which will be held just one time.</p>

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<p><strong>Yak Festival</strong></p>

<p><em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Date:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;August 17-18, 2019</span><br style="text-align: justify;" />
<em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Location:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Taikhar steppe, IkhTamir soum, Arkhangai&nbsp;province&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;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>

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<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&nbsp;</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 &ndash;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.&nbsp; 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>

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<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;">&nbsp;August 27-28, 2019</span><br style="text-align: justify;" />
<em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Location:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Khalkh gol soum, Choibalsan city, Dornod&nbsp;province&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p>

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<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&nbsp; so dream about August and make it the best.</span></span></h4>

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			'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&rsquo; first National Park-Yellowstone in 1872.&nbsp;</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:&nbsp; protected areas &ndash;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&nbsp;</span>National Park&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;<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&nbsp;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.&nbsp;These are just beginnings of the discoveries&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia lakes khovsgol.jpg" /></p>

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<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;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>

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<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>

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<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.&nbsp;</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&rsquo;t the world&#39;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.&nbsp;These are just beginnings of adventures you will explore in Altai Tavan Bogd NP, you can do more adventurous activities there.&nbsp;</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&rsquo;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&#39;s festivals. If you can&rsquo;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>

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<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park&nbsp;</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.&nbsp; You will hike and horse riding around spectacular national park and climb Khorgo volcano covered with basalt.&nbsp;<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>

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<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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- </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>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;-<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;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- </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>

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<span style="color:#B22222;">Hustai National Park</span></h2>

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<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&rsquo;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.&nbsp;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>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- </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;">&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- <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;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- </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>

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<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Gun Galuut Nature Reserve&nbsp;</span></h2>

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<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.&nbsp;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&rsquo;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&#39;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&rsquo; 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.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Ikh Nart Nature Reserve&nbsp;</span></h2>

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<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.&nbsp;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>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- </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&nbsp;</span></a></p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">If you&rsquo;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. As most worth visiting and most beautiful national parks in Mongolia, we recommend you a visit at least one of these in upcoming autumn and winter of 2019 and 2020 and more further.</p>

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As experienced Mongolian photo tour operator, we annually organize two day trip to Danshig Naadam religious and cultural festival which has been sy...

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Ancient Culture of the Mongols – Altan Ovoo Mountain Worship

Aug.02 2018

  Altan Ovoo Mountain State Worship in  Sukhbaatar province, Eastern Mongolia As living as nomads for a thousand years, Mongolians ...

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Outstanding Photos of Mongolian Naadam Festival

admin Jul.13 2018

Mongolian National holiday, The Naadam Festival is taking place these days. As we are Mongolian travel organizer and the specialist in Mongoli...

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My Travel Diary - Trekking in Northern Mongolia

Guest Blogger Jul.09 2018

To be Proud of my birthplace   I am a dentist and the women who previously shared my photo diary named as "Stunning photos of Mon...

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Events in August in Mongolia

Jul.02 2018

  Surprisingly, August in Mongolia has plenty of events, whether you are looking for a religious festival or want to explore some unique ...

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National Parks of Mongolia

admin Jun.26 2018

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 pl...

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