Continue the journey to the Bayan Gobi, a mesmerizing landscape just 100 kilometers away. As we traverse the rugged terrain, we were greeted by the warmth of local hospitality at a traditional camel breeder’s home. Sand dunes, known as ElsenTasarkhai, run for a distance of 200 kilometers. They are considered …
A yurt, or ger, is a portable, circular dwelling. Yurts have been the primary style of home in Central Asia, particularly Mongolia, for thousands of yearsGer, Mongolian traditional dwelling, Ideally suited to Mongolia’s harsh terrain and lifestyle, the ger is called a yurt by many foreigners.
Karakorum is the legendary 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. Arriving amidst the whispers of history, we step into the sacred grounds of ErdeneZuu Monastery, a bastion of spirituality amidst the remnants of a bygone era. Surrounded by 108 Stupas, each a testament to centuries of devotion, immerse in …
Today begin an epic journey from Ulaanbaatar and venture into the vast Mongolian wilderness. The road stretches ahead leading us 465 kilometers to the Nomadic Tribe Resort, a haven nestled amidst pristine landscapes. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the vibrant Nomadic Tribe show, a dazzling display of traditional Mongolian …
MONGOLIA – ULAANBAATAR Ghengis Khan and his Mongol armies rose to power at the end of the twelfth century, at a moment when few opposing rulers could put up much resistance to them. The vast Mongol empire he created stretched from China to Europe, across which the Silk Routes functioned …
Today is a day of beautiful Lakes, forest and mountain views. After Irkutsk the train rumbles around the Southern shore of the stunning Lake Baikal often passing within a matter of meters of the lake and providing endlessly changing vistas. Also we can see changes in the people with many …