• .
  • .
  • .
  • .
  • .
  • .
  • .
  • .
  • .
Home » February 28th, 2009 Entries posted on “February, 2009”

Gobi Bear

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 [...]

February 28th, 2009 | Posted in Gobi Desert | Read More »

Transmongolia Jeep Expedition Tour

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 Buddha, [...]

February 27th, 2009 | Posted in Kharakhorum | Read More »

Camel Riding Tour in Great Gobi

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 [...]

February 26th, 2009 | Posted in Gobi Desert | Read More »

Ger Furniture

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 [...]

February 25th, 2009 | Posted in Nomadic Dwelling - Ger | Read More »

Great Gobi Tour Program

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 History (which provides dinosaur exhibits), [...]

February 25th, 2009 | Posted in Gobi Desert | Read More »

Yurt-Ger Structure

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 [...]

February 24th, 2009 | Posted in Nomadic Dwelling - Ger | Read More »

South Gobi-Kharkhorin Tour

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 steppe. Visit to the Buddhist Monastery [...]

February 24th, 2009 | Posted in Kharakhorum | Read More »

Highlights of Mongolia’s Heartland Tour

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 [...]

February 24th, 2009 | Posted in Kharakhorum | Read More »

Wild Horse Takhi

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 [...]

February 24th, 2009 | Posted in Natural Beauties | Read More »

Hun’s Yurt

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, [...]

February 23rd, 2009 | Posted in Nomadic Dwelling - Ger | Read More »