Ger Single  $30.00, Ger Group  $25.00

Activities

• See the museum of Chinggis Khan Memorial Center, that established in Mongolia for the first time.
• Celebrate “mini naadam” for tourists.
• Prepare horhog named Great Mongolia and boodog, Mongolian traditional food.
• Take photo using Mongolian national and transport it by camel or cow cart and sheep slaughter .
• Organize ceremony and traveling by carriage.
• Visit Mongolian nomads, see nomads life style and try to taste fermented mare’s milk yogurt and milk.

Check in time  24 hours
Check out time  12pm

The Gorkhi - Terelj tourist complex initiated and founded by the “ikh zasag” university named after Chinggis khaan was opened on June 22 2005 in “Orog yamaaty am” which is translated into English as “The Grey goat glen”. This is the land of unicorns scarified and worshiped by our ancestors s “orog yamaa”. ”Bumba” or vase is the symbolic sacred place which contains the pikes of mine treasures. Visiting our complex, you can get acquainted with Mongolian traditional life-style, stay in Mongolian ger - hotels and served with comfortable service base fully supplied with necessary equipments. Judging historical documents, according to the order of Tului, the son Chinggis, the offering, place for established, in which organized state great offering 800 years ago. This memorial center consists of 9 little palaces of Boorch and Goo Van Muhulai, heroes of Chinggis Khan, statue of horse expressed white herds and white and black flags.

Facilities

Address

Address: Ikh zasag university nabed after chinggis Khaan, independence Avenue, Bayanzurkh Distict, 4 khoroo, Ulaanbaatar, MN, P.O.box 49/439
Telephone: 457855, 99831543
Fax: 976-11-455736
Website: http://www.ikhzagas.edu.mn/
Email: ikhzasag@ikhzasag.edu.mn

Area Attractions

Orog Yamaatyn Am
The Memorial Center of Genghis Khaan
Others

Directions

It’s located in south - eastern part of the Orog Yamaat which is in gorkhi Terelj National of Khan Khentii, strictly protected Area. Heading east, the paved road from UB is 50km and dusty road is 4 km.

Ger Single  $30.00
Ger Group  $25.00

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Located in one of the harshest and most inaccessible regions of the world, the Tsaatan are reindeer herders who seemingly live on the edge of civilization.

Visiting remote reindeer herders proves to be a once in a lifetime trip

By Stephen Tucker
I was once given a book outlining the “top” travel journeys that should be taken in a lifetime. The book failed to list the journey to the Tsaatan (reindeer people), which must be one of the world’s greatest journeys. And I’m glad. Hopefully it will remain as untouched as possible.

Located in one of the harshest and most inaccessible regions of the world, the Tsaatan are reindeer herders who seemingly live on the edge of civilization.

Our purpose was not to intrude, and not to stay for long, but to travel and appreciate the Tsaatan and Mongolia in general.
What I, and the seven friends I traveled with, wanted was a truly Mongolian experience; a journey through the magnificent landscapes bestowed upon this country on the way to a unique cultural highlight.
In essence, we were searching for a jinhene (authentically Mongolian) journey.

And within five minutes of leaving the centre of UB I knew that we were going to achieve that.
A small car – presumably the ever-common Hyundai Excel – had clipped the front of our Delica and it was then, as the magazines and snacks went flying throughout the swerving van, that I realized my truly Mongolian adventure to the Khovsgol Aimag had begun.

The journey’s first leg was 671km from Ulaanbaatar to Moron, a journey that took two days of solid driving. With only four percent of Mongolia’s roads paved, of course a large amount of that was off road.

Living in UB, it’s easy to forget that not far from the city the landscape changes – the pollution clears and the vast desert plains and rolling hills begin.

Needless to say that we were immensely thankful to arrive at the (perhaps undeservedly titled) Dul Hotel in Moron and enjoy a hearty meal and a cold beer.
Moron is located 100km south of Lake Khovsgol and, while not a tourist town, provided another insight into Mongolia, where dusty streets and relics of socialism stand side-by-side.

After a trip to the public shower block and a long and well-needed sleep, we continued our journey to Darkhad Valley, albeit with a small stop when our increasingly unreliable van got a flat tire.
Another overnight stop and a breakdown with the van later, we finally had the opportunity to sit on our horses and begin our long ascent up the mountain range.

Obviously at this time of year the temperature remains mild in the north part of Mongolia – mild meaning that it sat at around 0C.

But as we rode, with our thick jackets, it didn’t matter. While tourists usually make the trip during autumn and summer, I was grateful to experience a few more days of the infamous Mongolian cold weather.

We rode over frozen rivers and through untouched valleys. A deep silence would often come over the group as we made our way through the ranges.

With snow capped mountains on every side, it truly seems possible for man to have not stepped foot in some areas of the Taiga region.

The horses also showed the freedom afforded to travelers in Mongolia. I’ve never been to a country which has been so relaxed – there were no restrictions or exaggerated concerns about insurance. We rode horses without helmets, often galloping in bitterly cold temperatures.

After a night staying on an forested island in the middle of a frozen lake, we were back on the horses. Somehow, I happened to choose perhaps the slowest and laziest horse in existence.

Now while I admit I’m no horseman – I’ve probably ridden a total of twice – I do know that to make a Mongolian horse move faster, you have to say “choo”.
Unfortunately for me, my horse only moved from a standstill if I said “choo”. I dangled from the back of the group, saying “choo” every two meters, slowly falling further and further behind until I could barely see anyone.

Luckily our ever-reliable and sensational guide, Biggie, would come back for me and force my horse into action.

Of course, the destination was the Tsaatan. Upon our arrival, we were greeted with the hospitality Mongolians famously bestow upon travelers.

This is a group of approximately 400 people, or 50 families, who have largely maintained their remote lifestyle and unique culture despite the pressures of the 21st Century.

We hired a teepee and set up camp. Having traveled hundreds of kilometers, we realized how difficult receiving supplies must be for the Tsaatan and did not expect or demand they provide for us.

The Tsaatan is a population with a rich and proud history. They have refused and avoided attempts to abandon their heritage.

The Shamanistic culture and deep spiritual nature of the region is undeniable. As the first tourists of the year, our presence was certainly noticed.

While we were told before we left that the Tsaatan people may feel resentment towards us – that we were possibly intruding – I am sure this wasn’t the case.

I can imagine that some visitors, inexperienced in the subtleties of the Mongolian culture, could be demanding. The group I traveled with, however, was extraordinarily careful to avoid leaving a trace and formed a strong bond with the families surrounding us.

The birch-bark, teepee style dwelling we stayed in was on the edge of a river, which provided the perfect avenue for intense wrestling matches with our horse guide. The silver-birch trees that encircled us stood like giants during the evening fires.

In a place like this, you can’t help but reconnect with friends and form new bonds. The isolation is consuming and beautiful – no wonder the Tsaatan refuse to leave their home.

The reindeers, which for visitors simply add to the mystic of the region, play an integral role in the day-to-day life of the Tsaatan. They use their milk as a staple in their diet and creatively use fallen antlers for a myriad of different things.

After an encounter with the army (what Mongolian adventure doesn’t involve an authority of some kind or another?), we began our descent through the tall Siberian birch forests.

We rode through the plains, where occasional gers stood proudly as a test of Mongolian spirit and down deep valleys where snow still lingered in patches. Spring’s always been the Earth’s time of renewal, and the trip down the Taiga epitomized that.

Our return trip to UB involved another car breakdown – our engine literally fell lose after we hit a rock. Of course the Mongolian hospitality was alive and well, even at 11pm at night.

An unexpected journey in a colorful ger and a bottle or two of vodka later, we were back in UB.

The trip to the Taiga was to see the Tsaatan. But more than that, it was about the journey – which was the real destination. An authentically Mongolian – or jenhene – journey.

If you want to travel to the Taiga, ensure your tour guide or company travels through the Tsaatan Community Visitors Center – an NGO established to ensure responsible tourism in this culturally precious region.

This NGO is well respected by the Tsaatan and has provided radios to this remote group to ensure effective communication with families.

The UB Post

Any foreign visitor wishing to enter Mongolia must have a valid passport and visa. Mongolian visas are issued by Mongolian Diplomatic Missions abroad or upon arrival at a special request. Mongolia Embassy and Honored Consul in foreign countries will issue a visa. If there is not any Embassy Consular Office and also Honored Consul in your country (or country, where you are available to apply) you can get a visa at the immigration office of Mongolian border. In this case, you have to inform us at least one week before your arrival. We will fix official documents and also visa request letter to the Border Immigration Office. If Embassy Consuls and Honored Consul request an invitation letter for a visa we will provide with it. Citizens of below mentioned countries visit to Mongolia without a visa:

Mongolia Embassy and Honored Consul in foreign countries will issue a visa. If there is not any Embassy Consular Office and also Honored Consul in your country (or country, where you are available to apply) you can get a visa at the immigration office of Mongolian border. In this case, you have to inform us at least one week before your arrival. We will fix official documents and also visa request letter to the Border Immigration Office. If Embassy Consuls and Honored Consul request an invitation letter for a visa we will provide with it. Citizens of below mentioned countries visit to Mongolia without a visa:

-United States of America
-Great Britain
-Hong Kong /up to 14 days visit/
-Macao
-Malaysia
-Singapore /up to 14 days visit/
-Philippines /up to 21 days visit/
-Kazakhstan
-Israel
-Cuba
-Azerbaijan
-Turkmenistan
-Ukraine
-Georgia
-Belarus
-Kyrgyzstan

Necessary Documents for Visa

The following materials are required to obtain Mongolian Visa:
1. Valid passport
2. One passport sized photo
3. Application form
4. Sponsor Letter from confident authority, unless otherwise stipulated in bilateral agreements, as follows:

-For official delegation - Either an invitation of the receiving body
(state, government, non-governmental organization, business entity)
or an official request in written by the sending government or local authorities.
-For tourists those staying over 30 days up to 90 days, visa clearance from the Aliens and Naturalization Office of Mongolia .
-For private guest - a personal invitation of a Mongolian national, attested by the Aliens and Naturalization Office of Mongolia,
and visa applicant’s written statement concerning his/her financial credibility to cover his/her stay in Mongolia.
-For transit passengers - onward ticket and visa for next destination country.
-For business delegation - invitation letter of Mongolian business entities or letter of request of sending legal entity
(this point is not applicable for those states national with whom Mongolia has bilateral visa agreements).
5. AIDS test required for students and anyone staying longer than 3 months.

The visa issuing rules have been eased since 1997. Practically a 30-days tourist visa can be obtained from any Mongolian Embassy abroad (see the list) within 24 hours for approximately US$ 40.00. Additional fees are charged for urgent visa.

Alternatively, those who travel from countries with no Mongolian mission present, can get visa either from the Mongolian Embassy in Beijing or Moscow, or at the arrival points: Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, Dzamyn-Uud Railway Station on southern border or Sukhbaatar Railway station on the northern border.

Visitors staying longer than 30 days are required to apply for registration with the Office of Immigration, Naturalization and Foreign Citizens.

Visitors planning to stay for more than 180 days should obtain a long-term residence permission. Please beware that procrastination with visa extension may result in several visits to the Ministry of External Relations and up to $5.00 fine for each day after visa has expired.

Visitors are also advised to obtain proper transit visa from China or Russia. There were cases when foreigners who failed to secure two-time transit visa were denied entrance to these countries on their way back home from Mongolia.

NOTE: USA citizens can travel now to Mongolia without visa and Visa Fees, as a respective agreement was signed in 2001.

The nomads usually have food made by the women by boiling it. Usually the nomads eat homemade dairy products (called “tsagaan idee”) like cheese and creams and drink fermented mare’s milk (called “kumiss” in Turkish and “ayrag” in Mongolian). In the winter they eat lots of fatty meat, mainly mutton. The tail is considered a delicacy (its called “khoniny suul”) and the four ribs (”dorvon shiir”) is a favorite. Other notables include dumplings (similar to Chinese ones) called “bansh” along with steamed bread (”mantuu”) and deep-fried pastry (”boov”).

The Mongolian cuisine also uses fruits of all kinds, nuts, rice, seeds, mushroom, onion, spices, sweets and some more 100 other kinds of plants.

Cooking and serving boiled lamb without spices is not a deeply rooted Mongolian tradition, and any representatives of the nation happily parted from old habits in favor of paprika, pepper, marjoram, etc. Mix flour and little water (salting permitted) to make dough; flatten to 2-3 mm, cut ~ 10-15 cm diameter discs, fill with minced lamb (keep the fat); form a ball in your hand by pinching the edges together; leave a little opening on top; put over steam for 15 minutes. The meat boils in its own juice, keeping all vitamins, minerals, trace elements. It is the famous buuz. Here is the recipe for the fried version of buuz, the khuushuur. Dough and fill is the same as for buuz. Dough: flour and water, salt, make dough, flatten to 1-2 mm, cut discs of 10-15 cm diameter with a cup. Fill: minced meat. Spices: typically none, but salt; paprika, pepper, especially marjoram help a lot. Put the disc of dough in your palm, put the minced meat on it and flap the dough over it.

Pinch the two dough layers together. No holes should be left, otherwise the juice of the meat will disappear. The khuushuur is flat, about 2 cm thick. Fry both sides in lamb fat. The colour of the fried dough should be light brown. It is crisp at the edges and soft in the middle.

The pattern of the pinched edges of buuz and khuushuur is a matter of competition and pride. Several delicate forms can be made by the fingers, the smaller and thinner is the better for buuz. The margins should not be very thin for the khuushuur, because it burns when frying.

It is capable to receive from
60-80 guests in there gers
with 2-4 beds. In the heart
of the ger- camp there is
huge Mongolian ger restaurant
that offers variety of
international cuisine including
traditional meals such as
Horhog, Boodog, Shorlog.
Horse, yak and camel riding,
Hitchhiking Archery, Mountain Climb, Festival of Mongolia National Games and Folk Show, Souvenirs. The resort is located just in 60km from Ulaanbaatar in the beautiful scenic, natural protected area Gorkhi Terelj.

Address: Building 14, 13th Micro District,

Bayanzurkh district. P.OBox-237.

Ulaanbaatar 210349, Ulaanbaatar, MN, 976

Telephone: 976-11450199, 455882,

976-99196552, 99091139

Fax: 976-11-458075

Website: www.dinosaur.mn

Email: mglgold@magicnet.com

Standard Single $100.00

Facilities:

Edelweiss hotel is small beautiful hotel where you can feel the warm Mongolian welcome
and all the comforts of home. It is a great pleasure to welcome the friends coming
from a far and thanks for staying in our hotel. The hotel’s aim is to give the best
services to all quests and to leave you with a lasting impression.

Edelweiss hotel has 20 finest and luxurious rooms. All rooms are individually furnished with cable television, IDD telephones, central air-conditioning, firefighting equipment, mini-bar and other as well as modern furnishings. Edelweiss hotel is a luxury hotel conveniently situated in an ideal place which is surrounded by many foreign embassies. Address: Edelweiss hotel, peace avenue-15/A5, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia 210648 Telephone: 976-11-312186 fax: 976-11-325252 Website: http://www.edelweiss.mm/ Email: edelweiss@mongol.net
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Direction: Our hotel is located at the center of UB city you can set there international airport 15 minutes and from railway station 10 minutes.
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Area Attractions:
Korean embassy	Chech embassy	Bulgaria embassy	Amarbayasgalant hotel
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