THE 10 BEST Hidden Gem Activities in Mongolia
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- Alessandro FMilan, Italy32,738 contributionsThe complex consists in six temples originally occupied by the brother of the ruler the Eighth Bogd Jetsun Dampa Khan, Choijin Lama Luvsankhaidav, who was the state oracle.
The complex looks like an ancient temple but it was built in 1908.
Unfortunately I can’t go inside, unbelievably the ticket office don’t accepted credit cardsWritten September 30, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Nomado SteppeUlaanbaatar, Mongolia3 contributionsTsagaan Suvarga, nestled in the Southeast of Ulziit soum, near the main road to the Gobi, is truly a gem worth exploring. This geological wonder in Dundgovi province, Mongolia, carved by erosion, continues a 400-meter-long slope rising 80 to 100 meters high. The area surrounding White stupa was once the bed of an ancient ocean, offering visitors a glimpse into its intriguing geological formations, stunning cliffs, and
surreal landscapes. It's an experience that feels on Venus rather than Earth.
Here are a few suggestions:
-Nice view during sunrise and sunset
-No available internal flights, trains, only you can take a local bus or mini tour car
- Avoid plastic bottled water & carry a reusable bottle.
- Better to conduct through research in advance
-Zero waste
-Don't forget to try local cuisines
-Bring sunglasses, wind or water proof jacket
-Bring suitable shoesWritten March 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mel CSan Francisco, CA32 contributionsThe hike up was much easier than the hike down. There were many petroglyphs all around. You just need to look carefully. Beautiful view from the top overlooking the Gobi desert. Highly recommend to use walking sticks and good hiking boots because of the loose rocks.Written July 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- cathydJekyll Island, GA2,515 contributionsWe learned about this shop from previous travelers. Love that it supports local artisans and pays them up front for their products.Written August 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rish24 contributionsVow, I have no words to describe this superb & one-of-a-kind unique experience of visiting Mongolia. Having read so much about Mongolia, I had some idea of what to expect. But the entire experience exceeded far beyond my expectations. I am so grateful to Sunpath Mongolia for organising the entire trip & leaving me with some unique & beautiful memories. I am compelled to give a detailed feedback to do some justice to the experience provided by the entire team.
- Starting with CEO Doljmaa Songorov who so patiently organised the entire itinerary with me over 100+ email exchanges for over a month before the trip. She was so proactive in her response, listened to all my queries and answered in detail to my full satisfaction, and suggested all possible solutions to make an itinerary both practical & suitable to what I wanted to do & see in Mongolia. This is not an easy task in a country like Mongolia where distances are huge & especially in winter when daylight is limited & weather unpredictable. Yet she managed to give me a perfect itinerary after a month-long discussion, including airport transfers. And moreover I was so glad to meet her in person on arriving in Mongolia.
- Coming next to my tour guide Uyanga Dorj/Dungaa - she was instrumental in making my trip such a memorable one. I cannot thank her enough. Such a lovely & caring personality. I was initially nervous about spending 9 days in the nomadic lands of Mongolia, but Dungaa (together with hospitality offered by Mongolian people) made it such a lovely experience that I felt at home throughout the trip. She was so attentive & responsive to all my requests from food & stay to all places & activities I wanted to see, I am myself amazed that I was able to do all of that. Equally commendable is her knowledge of all the sightseeing places & Mongolian culture as well as the best spots for views & local tips for hiking gorges & sand dunes. She is so passionate about everything whether landscape or history, & our thoughts were so aligned that I never felt like a client but more like a friend travelling Mongolia together. She was very patient too, letting me enjoy the tour at my own pace even when I was tired & fatigued on few days. And lastly, she is a great cook too that enabled me to have some of the best authentic local Mongolian dishes cooked by her.
- And finally to George, our driver - equally instrumental in making my trip memorable. Driving off-road in Mongolia covering huge distances in all sorts of weather & daylight conditions is no easy task. But George being such an experienced driver, he made it look so smooth & easy that I was never worried about the drive at all. Whether crossing streams, or driving on sand & snow, George was able to glide past so smoothly. And his expertise in off-road navigation is commendable, being able to reach all destinations without losing the way or time. Moreover, he was very caring & attentive to all my requests for various places that I wanted to see. And he was so kind (with Uyanga) to gather everything & cook the Mongolian specialty Khorkhog on the last dinner that I was pleased beyond expectation.
It is a long feedback, but this is how I truly felt. I would recommend Sunpath Mongolia to anyone wishing to see & enjoy Mongolia like a Mongolian & have this one-of-a-kind experience.
Thanks again to Doljmaa, Uyanga & George for giving me beautiful memories. I hope to join them again on my next visit to Mongolia.Written November 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Angharad H11 contributionsHad an amazing trip. Zaya and Ebo and the rest of her team were so lovely and accommodating. Driving around in the wilds of Mongolia in a Russian "bread van" and staying in traditional Gers was a fabulous adventure and an experience I wont forget easily. The food provided was delicious and plentiful. Everything was smooth and they helped with all my queries. Mongolia is an amazing and beautiful country.Written October 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MINHP HASeoul, South Korea13 contributionsIt was a great tour with a safe drive, a private tour, and a nice explanation. They took beautiful pictures. I can't forget my memory in Mongolia. I will go again. I will use it again if I have a tour.
Thank you for guiding me.Written November 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Anelena1 contributionI had a "travel" experience on Zoom with Bachi. He was wonderful and I was so grateful for the experience. The only problem was Moneygram not excepting additional on-line experiences with Bachi.Written August 27, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Culture684906216081 contributionIncredible and amazing country. Horseback organised the trip fantastically, Emelyne was very attentive and we managed everything with her without any problem. The guide Amara, who speaks perfect Spanish, was simply great, as was the driver, Gambaa (I don't know if I'm spelling it right). 100% recommendableWritten October 11, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cristina S1 contributionA lot of thanks to Mongolia Trekking for the great experience in the Altai Mountains and horse back riding along the white river. The organization was pefekt during the 19 days of our trip and the food was delicious! Special thanks to Aagii our german speaking companion, for her patience to answer all our questions, to Baku our high mountain guide and to Tuya our cook . We can highly recommend Mongolia Trekking.
It was one of our best holydays ever.Written September 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Nicolas K2 contributionsThank you for organizing my private horseback trip. It was a very good experience, and you arranged this expedition very quickly.Written November 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bbiker2 contributionsDosjan , the owner of Kazakh Tour, did an outstanding job on our 12 day ger camp trip in Bayan Ulgii on his Nomad Life and Eagle Festival tour. He was super organized and every step of the way he was prepared so that our trip went off without a hitch. He hired excellent staff who were friendly, helpful and enjoyable to be with. We had incredible drivers, Adda, Shokhi, Tyhrat, Ashu, Bakhu, Kenneebek, Karbai and wonderful cook, Borta and kitchen staff, Arda and Donah. Every day delicious meals were served on time and hot water for tea and coffee was ready bright and early. The staff kept us warm and comfortable in the cold weather stoking our stoves in each ger at night and in the wee hours of the morning. We were delighted to have a generator for lights at night and charging our cameras and phones. When we arrived at each ger camp, our 11 gers were already set up, with our cots, sleeping bags, blankets, stove and decorated with beautiful embroidered tapestries and colorful felt rugs. Such a glorious ambiance was created with their Kazakh hospitality. The sights and cultural experiences we had were beyond imagination. It was a jaw dropping transcendent cultural experience visiting nomadic families in the snow covered mountains and vast valleys of the Altai. It is almost completely off the grid out there. Only just now are there a few signs of electricity being installed. Each nomad family graciously received us with hot butter tea and traditional treats of cheese, bread, cookies and sweets. We learned about how they took care of their sheep, yaks, cows and horses through out the seasons. We were also hosted by several eagle hunters who demonstrated their technique with the eagles. The trip culminated in a regional eagle festival which was an over the top spectacular event with 80 some eagle hunters on horseback, archers, riding contests, traditional crafts. As a photographer, it is one the most sensational visual opportunities one can have. If you looking for an other worldly travel adventure, this is it!Written November 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Go040132108141 contributionI was provided with a lovely introduction to Mongolia for a Business trip. It was a pleasantly surprising uncommon level of a hospitable welcome that immediately stirred me to want to revisit, which I plan to do in the very near future. Much of my time was spent within the city. Next time it will be more balanced with Ulaanbaadtar's natural beauty. Thank you.!Written November 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Magnus W9 contributionsIncredible trip, Mongolia is an amazing place and our time at the Eagle festival and staying at an eagle hunters house( and hunting with them !!) with Erka our guide was very well organised and an experience that was both an adventure and very comfortable.Erka made the trip for us with his friendliness , competence and amazing knowledge of his local culture.If I could rate this trip ten out of ten it would be a 15 .The scenery was incredible, people super friendly and hospitable ,accommodation excellent and food cooked by Erkas lovely wife was superb.logistics of the trip where handled by Erka in a very efficient manner and could not have gone smoother.Communication while organising the trip from Uk with Erka was prompt and very good with all the information including kit lists supplied .Not only was this a truly memorable experience that was both fun and adventurous it was an insight into Kazak culture that only a guide of Erkas experience could provide . Lovely family to spend time with and could not rate it more highly . Planning on camping by horseback with Erka next trip back ( with pack camels this time )Amazing guide and great fun to spend time with even organised a superb days fishing for Arctic grayling for me in an incredible mountain lake system , thanks again ErkaWritten November 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
