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  1. tomongolia avatar

    Re: West-Mongolia (Olgii) to UB or Gobi?

    by tomongolia 08 April 2012

    Hi Most tourists would take the main (dirt) road to UB, and from UB take the standard Gobi loop. Off the beaten track you can leave…

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    Re: Tsetserleg to Bayankhongor.

    by campbell82 23 January 2012

    Hi, If you're looking for a private jeep from Tsetserleg, I'd recommend you get in touch with Fairfield…

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    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…

  4. Jeraboa avatar

    Tsetserleg to Bayankhongor.

    by Jeraboa 19 January 2012

    Could anyone advise me of the best way to get from Tsetserleg to Bayankhongor. Had a look on a map and although theb distance is relatively…

  5. tomongolia avatar

    New - Domestic flights Mongolia 2012 - Mongolian Airlines

    by tomongolia 06 December 2011

    A new Mongolian domestic airline will operate in 2012, adding competition to the two existing companies operating domestic flights, Eznis…

  6. danielsprague avatar

    RE: RHD jeep into Azerbaijan/Ferry to Actau and More?! Help :)

    by danielsprague 19 April 2011

    Hi No problem, you're welcome! The Gobi is not the most fascinating of deserts in terms of scenery. If you're after Sahara-like sand…

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    Re: 10 days tour from Olgii to Ulaanbatar/Erlian

    by golanyoni 02 March 2010

    Hi Ruben, Ruth is right - it really depends what kind of trip you are thinking of. The bus from Olgii to Ulanbataar takes 40-42 hours…

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    RE: Danshig Naadam in Bayankhongor

    by lunasiatica111 17 July 2009

    and more information about mongolia here. http://www.terramongolia.com have nice trip

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    Re: Travelling between uvurhangai and olgi

    by golanyoni 17 July 2009

    Hi I have 2 suggestions for you 1. If you are in Arvaikheer go to the market and look for cars leaving in different directions. They…

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    Mongolia events - July August 2009 - for travellers

    by tomongolia 14 July 2009

    Naadam is over. It was an exciting event for Mongolians, and a colorful photo opportunity for tourists. July and August offer a variety…

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    Re: Naadam festival small towns

    by tomongolia 21 June 2009

    Will I sent you a PM (personal Message on LP) regarding your exciting trek from Bayankhongor through Khangai Nuruu National Park to…

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    RE: Money: Will I make it with only traveler cheques, Maestro and Visa card?

    by bodiekern 21 June 2009

    There is not a functioning ATM in Bayankhongor (an Aimag Capital). You can still get cash at the bank for 3%commission. I recommend…

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    RE: Tour Guide and 'Must See

    by bodiekern 19 May 2009

    I hiked from Bayankhongor City to Shargaljuut Hot Springs last year. The hot springs are a cluster of huts on a hillside. There is also…

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    RE: Tour Guide and 'Must See

    by TheMadcat 18 May 2009

    I recommend Gans, but don't know about his availability - kbgans@yahoo.com Don't miss Terkhin Tsagaan Nuur (complete with extinct volcano…

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    Re: Olgii to UB?

    by golanyoni 18 March 2009

    This is not a common thing to do. I don't have specific information about doing this trip but there are some points I think are worth…

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    RE: Olgii or Khovd to Govi-Altay

    by TheMadcat 06 March 2009

    PS. You can see photos of the landscapes here, they are the southerly route via Bayankhongor, the eagle pics in Olgii, then the northerly…

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    RE: Olgii or Khovd to Govi-Altay

    by TheMadcat 06 March 2009

    Have gone the other way. UB-Arvayheer-Bayankhongor-Altay-Khovd-Olgii-Tavan Bogd I really liked it - it is quite an desolate landscape…

  18. tomsant avatar

    Small Town

    by tomsant 16 June 2007

    umm... I think I dreamt of exactly that place last night... ;-)

    You're more likely to get watched than just be able to 'watch'…

  19. whyti avatar

    Questions on Mongolia

    by whyti 21 May 2007

    Hey,

    My advice... I have benn living in Mongolia for about four months now. I know foreigner cannot drive in China, so I doubt…

  20. tomsant avatar

    Naadam Schedule

    by tomsant 13 May 2007

    Oh, the Naadam in UB is certainly special but is becomming a lesson in how to separate tourists from cash and how not to manage crowds…

  21. whyti avatar

    Mongolia Itenary...

    by whyti 19 April 2007

    Zayam is right though.
    I have been in Mongolia for more than two months already, had the chance to go to Bayankhongor and Arkhangai.…

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