About Mongolia

Travelers are drawn to Mongolia for a multitude of reasons, each offering a unique and enriching experience. Here’s an overview of why people love traveling to Mongolia.

Stunning Natural Landscapes 

• Gobi Desert: A dramatic landscape with dunes, salt flats, and unique rock formations.
• Rolling Steppes: Expansive grasslands that stretch as far as the eye can see, offering a sense of freedom and openness.
• Mountain Ranges: The Altai Mountains and the Khangai Mountains offer breathtaking scenery and opportunities for trekking and exploration.
  

Rich Cultural Heritage

• Traditional Ger Camps: Experience the nomadic way of life by staying in traditional felt tents, or gers, and observing daily routines.
• Horseback Riding: Immerse yourself in Mongolian culture through horseback riding, a central part of the nomadic lifestyle.

Festivals and Traditions:

• Naadam Festival: Mongolia’s largest festival, celebrated in July with traditional wrestling, horse racing, and archery.
• Tsagaan Sar: The Mongolian Lunar New Year, marked by elaborate celebrations, traditional foods, and family gatherings.
• Golden Eagle Festival: Attending the Golden Eagle Festival offers a unique chance to witness a living tradition and experience the rich cultural tapestry of Mongolia’s Kazakh community.

Warm and Welcoming People

• Mongolians are known for their warmth and friendliness. Visitors often appreciate the genuine hospitality and openness of the local people.

• Opportunities to engage with local families, learn about their customs, and participate in traditional ceremonies and practices.

Adventure and Exploration

• Trekking and Hiking: Explore diverse landscapes, from rugged mountains to serene lakes.
• Camel Riding: Experience the Gobi Desert on the back of a Bactrian camel, a unique way to explore the desert environment.
• Fishing and Boating: Activities like fishing in Lake Khuvsgul or boating on other lakes provide a different perspective of Mongolia’s natural beauty.

• Mongolia offers a sense of adventure and discovery, with opportunities to visit remote areas and experience landscapes that are still relatively untouched by mass tourism.

Historical and Archaeological Sites

• Karakorum: The ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, which holds significant historical and archaeological value.
• Orkhon Valley: A UNESCO World Heritage site with historical monuments and ruins from various historical periods.

• Genghis Khan Statue Complex: A monumental tribute to the legendary leader, offering insights into Mongolia’s imperial past.

Unique Experiences

• Local Dishes: Enjoy traditional foods such as buuz (steamed dumplings), khuushuur (fried meat pastries), and various dairy products.

• The clear skies and minimal light pollution in Mongolia offer spectacular stargazing opportunities. Spending nights in remote campsites provides a sense of tranquility and connection with nature.

Spiritual and Personal Growth

• The vast and open landscapes provide a perfect setting for reflection, meditation, and finding peace away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

• Engaging deeply with a unique culture and way of life can be profoundly enriching and transformative.

 

Mongolia offers a rare blend of stunning landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and unique adventures. Its welcoming people, coupled with the opportunity to engage in traditional practices and explore vast, untouched areas, make it a compelling destination for travelers seeking authenticity and adventure.

Basic information of Mongolia

Population:	3.4 million (2024)
Area: Total:	1,564,115 sq. km. (603,909 sq. mi.)
Water (%):	0.43%
Land boundaries:	8,114 km.
Average altutude	1.580 m above sea-level
Terrain:	Vast semi-desert and desert plains, mountains in west and southwest, Gobi Desert in southeast
Climate:	Continental, with little precipitation and sharp seasonal fluctuations. Average summer temperature +20’C, average winter temperature -26’C, average rainfall 250-300 mm.
People:	95,4% Mongols (predominantly Khalkha); 3.8% Turkic (largest group, Kazakh), 0.8% others.,
Life expectancy:	70 years (2022)
Language:	Mongolian (A variety of different dialects of Oirat and Buryat are spoken across the country. In the west of the country, Kazakh and Tuvan, both Turkic languages, are also spoken.)
Religions:	Buddhist Lamaism 50%, Muslim 4% (primarily in the west), Shamanist and Christian 6%, and none 40%.
Education:	Years compulsory-12 (provided free by the government)
Literacy:	98%
Political system:	Parliamentary republic.
Legislative:	State Great Hural (Parliament; 126 members elected in June 2024)
Judicial:	Constitutional Court is empowered to supervise the implementation of the constitution, makes judgment on the violation of its provisions, and solves disputes. Mongolia accepts International Court of Justice jurisdiction.
Administrative subdivisions:	21 Aimags (provinces) and a capital city (Ulaanbaatar); Aimags are subdivided into soums; soums into bags, and a capital city into districts; districts into khoroos.
National currency:	Tugrik (MNT), about MNT 3400=USD 1 in August 2024
Natural resources:	Coal (thermal and metallurgical), copper, molybdenum, silver, iron, phosphates, tin, nickel, zinc, wolfram, fluorspar, gold, uranium, and petroleum.
Fiscal year:	Calendar year. January 1 – December 31
Main entry points:	Chinggis Khan (airport in Ulaanbaatar), Sukhbaatar (railway station on Mongolia-Russian border) and Zamyn Uud (railway station on Mongolian-Chinese border)
Air link:	Moscow, Irkutsk, Ulaan-Ude (Russia) Berlin, Frankfurt   (Germany) Beijing, Hong Kong, Huhhot, Erlian, Hailar, Manzhouli (Chi­na) Seoul (Republic of Korea) Osaka, Tokyo, Narita (Japan)  Singapore (Singapore)
Rail link:	Irkutsk, Moscow (Russia) /Trans-Siberian Rail/ Huhhot, Beijing (China) /Trans-Siberian Rail/
Sea access:	Tianjin/China (1,344 km) and Nakhodka/Russia (4,037 km)
Public holidays:	December 31- January 1 - New Year, 3 days in January/February - Mongolian New Year (Tsagaan Sar), March 8 – Woman’s day,  June 1  - Mother and Child day, July 11-13 - National Holiday (Naadam), November - Chinggis Khaan s Birthday December 29 – Independence day of Mongolia
Time:	Add 8 hours to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+8 )
Communication:	Country code - 976, area code for Ulaan­baatar - 1
Normal working hours:	09.00-13.00 and 14.00-18.00 (with a one-hour lunch break)
Electric current:	220 volts/50 HZ
Weight and measures:	Metric System

 

Top facts on Mongolia 

Population of 3.4 million (2024) 

Population Density of 2 People per square km 

19th Largest Country in the World by Area, with 1,564,115 square km

 

One of the Safest Countries to Visit