Geographically, Mongolia covers an area of 1,564,100 square kilometers and lies in the heart of the continent Asia. It stretches about 2,400 km from west to east and 1,260 km from north to south. Mongolia is bounded by Russia on the north and by China on the southeast and west.
The best north Indian restaurant in UB. “Delhi Darbar” means “Delhi Palace” in Hindi and is always looking forward to serve the most authentic Indian mughlai food. The food is made by our Master Chief Ismail Khan awarded for his delicious curries. Biyanis tandoori kebabs, naans, basmati rice, large choices for vegetarian dishes and lassis [...]
The “Modern Nomads” restaurant was established in July 2003 in order to fundraise for the Mongolian Youth Development Center (NGO) and we offer high-quality traditional Mongolian dishes. Quickly the restaurant has become one of the well-known and famous restaurants in Ulaanbaatar for Mongolians and foreigners alike. Due to the great success, a second branch called [...]
Ulaanbaatar (spelled Ulan bator) is divided into 8 districts. It is governed by a City council (Citizens’ Representative Hural) with 40 members, elected every 4 years. The city council appoints the Mayor. Currently the Citizens’ Representative Khural has 40 members, 9 members of the Presidium, a full time Chairman, and a secretary. The main objectives [...]
This mountain is located in Sharga and Jargalant soums of Gobi-Altai aimag. People’s Great Hural (PGH) Presidium Resolution No.17 initially designated it as a strictly protected area in 1965. In 1995, it was approved as a strictly protected area by Parliament Resolution No. 26 to reclassify the status of protected areas. Khasagt Khairkhan encompasses 27,448 [...]
Like the Chinese, the Mongolians use a lunar calendar to celebrate traditional holidays, such as the lunar new year. Years are traditionally grouped into five blocks of 12 years. Each block is named after one of the elements (Earth, fire, water etc) and each year is named after the 12 animals of the zodiac. Nomads [...]
Ulaanbaatar department stores near downtown offer many curios, antiques, artwork and fine winter clothing. Good leather jackets, cashmere sweaters, camel wool vests and blankets can be found at excellent prices. Traditional embroidered boots with upturned toes, deels tied with silk scarves, fox fur hats and stylish Mongol jackets are mostly homemade but can be found [...]
Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia is situated in the valley of Tuul river surrounded by Bogd, Bayanzurkh, Songino and Chingeltei mountains. The altitude of Ulaanbaatar is 1351 meters. Ulaanbaatar occupies 135.800 hectares and has almost half of the country’s population. There are 8 districts in the city such as: Bayangol, Bayanzurkh, Songinokhairkhan, Chingeltei, Sukhbaatar, [...]
Coming to Mongolia can be a big challenge. Knowing what to bring, how to get there, where to stay and how to get around is important if you want to make to most of your journey. This section is dedicated to getting you all the essential information you need in order to have a great, [...]
Taxis are usually the fastest and preferred method of transportation around the city. Taxis also refer to Jeeps and micro buses that can be used to travel around Mongolia. City taxis come in two flavors; metered and un-metered. Metered taxis are generally yellow and look more professional, they all have working meters so that foreigners [...]
