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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: Irkutsk, Russia to Moron, Mongolia?

by tomongolia 13 September 2011

Hi If you have limited time, go the long way, through Ulaanbaatar. I do recommend taking the shorter way (km) but maybe longer (time).…
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 -…
Re: Planes, Trains and Automobiles from UB to Moron via Erdenet in Feb

by tomongolia 21 January 2011

Hi Boab Q: +Are there many buses (or Jeeps, minivans) from Erdenet to Moron?+ A: No. The Mongolian public transport system is a star…
RE: train schedules for UB to Beijing?

by everbrite 19 September 2010

>What is new timetable? #K24 operates on Thursdays all year long. An extra #K24 operates on other days. What day and until when I don't…
Re: train schedules for UB to Beijing?

by jmaybury 19 September 2010

I am looking to take the train from UB to Beijing before the 10th October 2010. Does anyone know if the train still runs on a Thursday…
Re: Hiking trails in Mongolia

by tomongolia 06 August 2010

Hi Ruth is right - there are no marked trails. Mongolia has some fascinating (unmarked) hiking routes, along rivers, climbing mountains…
driving licence

by jmaybury 04 May 2010

I am going to Mongolia for 4/5 months to volunteer in Darkhan. I have looked into driving liceneces but it seems that the AA do not supply…
Re: enter Mongolia from China or Nepal?

by tomongolia 03 May 2010

Hi Oren Q: +Lhasa or Nepal to Mongolia?+ A: There are no direct flights or trains from both locations to Mongolia. You will have to get…
travel from Ulaanbaatar airport to Darkhan after 5:30pm

by jmaybury 02 May 2010

Is it possible to take public transport-bus/train to Darkhan from Ulaanbaatar in the early evening or will I need to spend the night in…
RE: no 3rd class on the 004 train from moscow?

by everbrite 22 December 2009

The cheapest way to Mongolia is to take the train to Ulan Ude and then take the bus from there to Ulan Bator. It takes less time than…
Re: Trekking In Mongolia

by tomongolia 07 December 2009

Hi You asked: +Trekking 2 weeks July 2010, regions and company.+ There are 4 main regions where tourists go for extended trekking trip…
Re: buying bikes in mongolia

by tomongolia 20 August 2009

Hi lewis I sent you a private message. Have a look at the map of bike markets in UB at the end of the [Motorcycle page|http://tomong…
Ceremony at Amarbayasgalant Monastery 13-15 August

by tomongolia 28 July 2009

Hi, _Ceremony_ Enjoy an elaborate Buddhist ceremony (Gongoriin Bombani Hural) at the magnificent monastery - Amarbayasgalant Khiid. 13-…
RE: Traveling to Darkhan

by lunasiatica111 08 July 2009

don't exept a night life as in major city of the world, don't exept also restaurant with gastronomy and french cooking... just exept you…
RE: Traveling to Darkhan

by TheMadcat 08 July 2009

Hi - I've never been to Darkhan, but if it's anything like Erdenet (similiar sized Russian-style city), it won't cater much for tourists…
RE: Vladivostok to Baikal by the Trans Siberian Railroad

by everbrite 23 June 2009

Actually, I have a thought. Because your plan includes going to Mongolia and because the train from Irkutsk to Mongolia passes through…
Urgent help in Mongolia June 5-6, 2009

by tomongolia 05 June 2009

I would like to thank all those wonderful people that took the time to help in this case. Thanks to Lonely Planet for this great forum…
RE: Crossing the border from Altanbulag to Kyakhta

by everbrite 22 April 2009

Russian borders cannot be crossed on foot but generally there are vans or buses on which you can arrange passage for a fee. The road…
RE: About WiFi and Internet cafes

by Mongolhun 15 March 2009

You have a variety of chance to use wireless internet in Ulaanbaatar. There are pretty much of cafes, coffee shops and restaurants where…
RE: Lake Hovsgol

by ou 10 November 2008

I don't know if it is the correct valley, but I think you can at least go to Mondy. Anyway, this is what I understood from my uncle. …
RE: Mongolia

by everbrite 18 October 2008

*somethingelse* 1. it doesn't matter that you don't drive. Most people visiting Mongolia rent a vehicle with driver. 2. Yes. It is…
RE: snowkite mongolia

by jumblina 12 October 2008

Most of what I'm telling you is what I have heard from friends and read. I've spent a fair amount of time in Mongolia, but the coldest…
RE: spring bloom in mongolia?

by jumblina 18 January 2008

Well, obviously people do live there all year round... and although many tour operators work seasonally, it would certainly be possible…
Trans Mongolian

by everbrite 12 October 2007

You have not provided enough information.

There are DAILY trains from Irkutsk (west of Lake Baikal) to Ulan Bator and there are…