Frequently asked questions

The best time to visit Mongolia is between May to September, with the peak season in July for the Naadam Festival. Sunny days and rainfall bring lush and green during this time. Temperatures are warm ranging from 18°C to 28°C. Weather sometimes is unpredictable and fluctuates significantly.

There are direct flights from Beijing, Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Moscow, Berlin and Istanbul. In addition, The Trans-Mongolian train from Moscow or Beijing makes a particularly interesting route to travel to the country. There are domestic flights from Ulaanbaatar to rest of Mongolia, including to Bayan Ulgii, Khovd, Khuvsgul and Omnogobi.

Although, we are based in Ulaanbaatar, we can book flights from your home country to Ulaanbaatar. Please send us your inquiries at [email protected]
You do not need a visa if visiting for fewer than 90 days, but your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of arrival. You can obtain Mongolian visa from the Mongolian embassy or consulate in your home country. Please attach our tour confirmation email and invoice to your visa application.
If you are staying in Ulaanbaatar, there are plenty of fine hotels and guest houses. If you are traveling out of Ulaanbaatar, you are likely to stay in traditional Mongolian yurt-ger.

The tourist camp yurts are designed to accommodate up to 4 people. Some of these yurts have modern toilets and showers and some don’t. There are separate toilet, bath and shower rooms at the camp site.

Standard voltage is 220V, 50Hz in Mongolia. For Mongolia there are two associated plug types, types C and E. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type E is the plug which has two round pins and a hole for the socket’s male earthing pin.
There are plenty of fine European and Asian cuisines and restaurants in Ulaanbaatar. Mongolian cuisine predominantly consists of dairy products, meat, and animal fats. The most common rural dish is cooked mutton. In the city, steamed dumplings filled with meat—”buuz”— are popular.
The common transportation out of the city is 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort. Average daily drive in the countryside is around 300-350 kms depending on the travel destinations.
Days are warm and hot, but evenings are bit chilly. Thus, warm thin layers of clothing, waterproof jacket, boots, sandals, a hat, headscarf and sunglasses to protect you from the sun and winds. Don’t forget insect repellent, sun cream, lip-gloss and first aid kit with personal medications.
Most hotels in Ulaanbaatar accept US Dollars and exchange USD to Tugriks. Any commercial bank nearby your hotel will exchange your currency to tugriks.
Hospitality industry staffs (guides, drivers and waiters) are open to receiving tips. Tips will vary depending on the complexity of the trips, numbers of travelers and numbers of staff working for the group. If you are pleased with the service from your guide and driver, 5%-15% tip of your tour package is more than welcome and appreciated.

Stories, tips, and guides

Khongor Sand Dunes

Khongor Sand Dunes

Khongoryn Els also called Duut Mankhan is popularly known as the “Singing Sands”. It lies within the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park in Mongolia. The sand dunes extend to over 965 square kilometres (373 sq mi) areaKhongor sand dunes stretch from the southernmost corner to the far west of the country. There is a small river […]
Bayanzag – Flaming cliffs

Bayanzag – Flaming cliffs

The Flaming Cliffs also known as Bayanzag is a region of the Gobi Desert in the Ömnögovi province of Mongolia. It was given this name by American paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews, who visited in the 1920s. Bayanzag/Flaming cliffs is an important site for both archeological and paleontological finds. Complete dinosaur skeletons, including One-horned dinosaur (protocertops) […]
Yoliin Am Canyon

Yoliin Am Canyon

Yolyn Am is a deep and narrow gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains-National Park in southern Mongolia. The valley is named after the Lammergeier, which is called Yol in Mongolian. Sheltered by high cliff walls on both sides of the canyon, thick ice gorges remain frozen even on summer’s hottest days.
Khermen Tsav

Khermen Tsav

Khermen Tsav is a canyon with beautiful oasis located in a distance of 400 kms from Dalanzadgad city. The canyon is full of 30 meters high natural formations of cliffs, and looks like remains of ancient cities and temples, iceberg drifting on a sea, huge dinosaurs, turtles and crocodiles. Hermen Tsav is known not only […]
Moltsog Els Sand Dunes

Moltsog Els Sand Dunes

Moltsog Els (sand dunes), is one of the few regions of the Gobi covered by sand dunes. It is located in Bulgan soum, Umnugovi province. These magnificent sand dunes are surrounded by hills with willow trees, streams and bushes.
Sukhbaatar Square & Parliament House

Sukhbaatar Square & Parliament House

Sukhbaatar Square is the central square of Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar. The square was named after Damdinii Sükhbaatar after his death in 1923. He was the revolutionary hero and declared Mongolia’s final independence from the Chinese. The center of the plaza features an equestrian statue of Damdinii Sukhbaatar, while a large monument dedicated to Cninggis Khaan […]
Gandantegchinlen Monastery

Gandantegchinlen Monastery

The Gandantegchinlen Monastery is a Mongolian Buddhist monastery in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar that has been restored and revitalized since 1990. The Tibetan name translates to the “Great Place of Complete Joy”. It currently has over 200 monks in residence. The Migjid Janraisig Temple is an important part of Gandan Monastery. The temple houses […]
Chinggis Khaan Museum

Chinggis Khaan Museum

The Chinggis Khaan Museum & Cultural Center is a museum of Chinggis Khaan and a center for peace for Mongolia and the world. The museum places visitors in 13th century Mongolia to understand Chinggis Khaan, the Emporer and aristocracy. In addition to focusing on the person of Chinggis Khaan, the museum immerses visitors in the […]