Kharkhorin (Karakorum) Thorntree forum

Kharkhorin (Karakorum) forum

Create a new thread

1
2
3
4
Next

Showing 1-25 of 94 results

Recent posts

RE: Travel companions 12 July - 28 July Mongolia

by olafvs 28 May 2012

Hi, We slightly adjusted the travelling schedule after we've contacted a touring agency in Mongolia: 1-Baga gazryn chuluu 2-Tsagaan…
Looking for company for tour from 12th to 25th of August, 2012

by KaiKaisen 14 May 2012

Hello, we are looking for 2 to 4 people who'd like to join us on the following tour: Start: Sunday, 12th of August 01. Old Mens Monaste…
Looking for travelling partners to rent vehicle in late May to mid June!

by danielnoriega 12 May 2012

Hello! My wife and I will be arriving in UB on May 24th and are looking for travel companions for a 2 week (?) 4WD trip through Mongolia.…
Re: buy a horse in Mongolia

by tomongolia 08 May 2012

Hi You asked: +where I can buy a horse?+ You will be better off buying a horse, at your horse trail starting point. The distances bet…
RE: The Gobi desert

by jumblina 17 March 2012

Agree with the others - you would be taking a risk just turning up in Dalanzadgad and hoping to find a good guide / driver. I'd recommend…
Re: Last minute Mongolian itinery planning

by mongoliajess 24 February 2012

Sainuu! As mentioned in the other posts, your biggest challenge will be that it is late winter. Yes it is cold (as you can see from…
Re: Tsetserleg to Bayankhongor.

by tomongolia 20 January 2012

Hi The short direct route _over_ the Khangai mountains is about 180km of difficult dirt road climbing high up to the mountain pass at…
Re: Dalanzadgad to Bayanzag

by mongoliajess 05 December 2011

Joey! It all depends on the amount of time you have and the form of transport you are taking. In addition, although there is plenty…
RE: Mongolia in April

by edgeofthecity 27 November 2011

Itchy, I am in much the same position as yourself; I'll be in Mongolia from 27 April to 06 May. I've been in touch with a couple of…
Re: How to travel (and where) in Mongolia

by mongoliajess 22 November 2011

Sainuu! Gorki-Terelj National Park is beautiful, but because it is the closest national park to Ulaan Baatar it also means it has a very…
Re: advice

by mongoliajess 22 November 2011

Sainuu! *1. The train. A great experience.* Think about booking a second class berth (four beds within your own compartment). Of cour…
Re: Mongolia in December

by mongoliajess 22 November 2011

Sainuu! Cold. Bracing. And glorious! For infomation on what to expect weather wise go to [www.wunderground.com] (local weather -…
Re: Trip report Mongolia - 8 days Mid-October

by playba 06 November 2011

@TheFurz No, it was a different place just by the road around halfway between Kharkhorin and UB. I think it was Mongol Els.
Trip report Mongolia - 8 days Mid-October

by playba 21 October 2011

I've just finished my trip in Mongolia and I would like to share some information for other travellers. I spent 8 days and I came to Mongoli…
RE: Mongolia in Early October 2011

by chrisj 25 September 2011

#3: In which case I'd do the Lake Hovsgol / Great White Lake tour first, & then the South Gobi trip. Both of them included Erdene Zuu…
Looking for 2-4 people to join Gobi & Yak Festival from 15-25 July

by alienor 05 July 2011

Hi everyone, My friend and I are going on a 10 day trip from 15-25 July leaving UB and going down to the Gobi to see the sites there,…
RE: Diesel crisis

by englishbob2 27 June 2011

It's still a problem. The price has gone up but I care more about the availability. I've been driving around Ulaanbaatar looking for fuel.…
Re: Travelling Through Mongolia

by mongoliajess 23 June 2011

Sainuu! I hope this is not too late....... +Does anyone know of some nice people who would be willing to have a backpacker come stay…
RE: more questions

by tomongolia 19 June 2011

Hi In the towns like in Dalanzadgad (Gobi tour) Moron (khovsgol tour) and Kharkhorin you can change money at the bank and ATM - they…
Re: Naadam 2011 - countryside festivals - dates locations

by tomongolia 12 June 2011

Hi Eagle hunting is practiced in the west as you have said. But you will find eagle trainers in some of the popular tourist destinations…
Re: Three nights/Four Days in/Near Ulan Bator: What to do?

by mongoliajess 29 May 2011

Sainuu! Mongolia is the size of Western Europe with an incredible number of diverse and stunning landscapes. With the amount of time…
Re: Mongolia in October... for 4 full days

by mongoliajess 21 May 2011

Sainuu! Mongolia is the size of Western Europe with an incredible number of diverse and stunning landscapes. With the amount of time…
Mongolia in October... for 4 full days

by lonelytraveller01 13 May 2011

Hello everyone, I am planning to travel to Mongolia for just a short holiday, Oct 5th to the 9th... arriving in the morning and leaving…
Re: Classic 8-10 day itinerary?

by mongoliajess 12 May 2011

Sainuu! For weather check out this link: [www.wunderground.com/global/MO.html] Out of the two months I would opt for September. It…
RE: RHD jeep into Azerbaijan/Ferry to Actau and More?! Help :)

by danielsprague 20 April 2011

OK, well I outlined two routes in my two previous posts: 1) Tsagaannuur - Olgi - Khovd - (cross country on small tracks) - Uliastai -…