Archive for February, 2009
Gobi Bear
According to a comparative survey on breeding of Gobi bear the male begins to breed from five years and the female starts from four years. Scientifically effective measures for protecting the Gobi bears' genetic resources are required. An observation was undertaken into Gobi bears' locations such as the Khukh Ders, Khatuu Bulag, Altan Tevsh, Suuj [...]
Transmongolia Jeep Expedition Tour
Day hikes give us the opportunity to reach beyond the vehicle tracks to capture summits or little used trails. At night we stay in comfortable ger (the Mongolian felt tent) camps or guesthouses. Full description & Itinerary August 15: Arrive in Ulan Bator and sightseeing in UB: Russian Friendship Monument, Gandan Monastery and Giant [...]
Camel Riding Tour in Great Gobi
Two-humped Bactrian camels which are very rare in the world, really amazing animal, carries 700kg load, lives 40 days without any food. We say sun looks very close at hand, when you are on the camel. Full description & Itinerary Day 1 Arrival (Refreshing free leisure time to restore your mood and strength and forget your fatigue of the [...]
Ger Furniture
The furniture in a ger is made to be not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. Many a ger will contain furniture painted bright shades of orange, blue, pink and white and will usually stand out inside the ger. The space inside a ger is usually quite limited, and this lack of space limits the size of most of the furniture.Most visitors [...]
Great Gobi Tour Program
According to this program you can see lots of wonderful places such as “Yolun Am” beautiful valley, “Khongoriin els” (singing sand dunes), “Bayanzag” Travel will be made around “Dundgovi” and “Umnugovi” provinces. Full description & Itinerary Day1 Transfer to the hotel or guest house. Visit to the Museum of National [...]
Yurt-Ger Structure
The oldest complete yurt yet discovered was found in a 13th century grave in the Khentei Mountains. The majority of Mongolian people are still living in yurts. Piano Carpini, an Italian missioner wrote 7 centuries ago that “The Mongols build giant tents; once a red tent accommodated 2000 people”. The Mongolian yurt consists of two main parts: [...]
South Gobi-Kharkhorin Tour
You will have privilege of spending time in Mongolia Full description & Itinerary Day1.Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to hotel. City sightseeing including Gandan Buddhist Monastery and Natural History of Museum. Overnight in hotel. Day2. Drive towards Manzushir Monastery Museum. Drive to Baga Gazriin Chuluu, granite belt in the Gobi [...]
Highlights of Mongolia’s Heartland Tour
A bus journey will bring us to the start of our biking adventure in Karakorum, ancient capital of Chingghis Khan and biggest monastery in Mongolia. From there we will cycle through the undulating steppes, pass extinct volcanoes and the deep gorge of the Chulut River, explore a hidden monastery, stay at hot springs to rest our limps and visit [...]
Wild Horse Takhi
The Takhi are the last remaining wild horses worldwide. It is also known as the (named after the Russian explorer who first discovered the horse in 1878 in Mongolia) is probably the most recognised and successful symbol of the preservation and protection of Mongolia's diverse and unique wildlife. The last wild Mongolian Takhi was spotted in the [...]
Hun’s Yurt
According to scientists, Yurt has an origin when nomadic and hunter tribes separated from each others. By the end of 19th century almost 100 ethnic were using Yurt around the world. Some of them still use Yurt even today. They are some republics of former Soviet Union such as Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Khalimag, Tuva, [...]
