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  1. LilyKoha avatar

    RE: West Mongolia/China border now open - Bulgan Takashiken

    by LilyKoha 28 August 2011

    hi, i have just crossed the border near bulgan (26-08-2011) i took a bus from Khovd to Bulgan (you can find them at the market) then from…

  2. atorsaza avatar

    Road trip Mongolia

    by atorsaza 31 July 2011

    Hi, I'm traveling around Mongolia by a 4x4 jeep. We are in Tsetserleg and expect going towards Uvs nuur, then the Khovd area, and goin…

  3. golanyoni avatar

    Re: North and Western Mongolia as much independant as possible

    by golanyoni 24 May 2011

    Hi Colegota and other TT users, I follow this forum regularly and must say that when I first saw your message I was reluctant to answer…

  4. colegota avatar

    North and Western Mongolia as much independant as possible

    by colegota 14 May 2011

    Hi! this is a first message to ask for and maybe fix some ideas. I've been reading this forum for last months and also LP guide and some…

  5. tomongolia avatar

    Re: weather, camping equipment and trekking routes

    by tomongolia 27 January 2011

    Hi Trekking in Mongolia is a great way to experience the country. As you have mentioned, there are no marked trails. If you do have experie…

  6. dean_starnes avatar

    Re: Bulgan - Xinjiang, West Mongolia - China border crossing 2010 updates

    by dean_starnes 02 December 2010

    I have recently been in Khovd (October 2101) and authorties there assured me that you can not cross the border into China at Bulgan. I…

  7. 2bibbie avatar

    Organisng Visa extensions in Mongolia

    by 2bibbie 15 March 2010

    Further to Ruth's comment about the length of time I will be in Mongolia, I am aware that I will be in the country for more than 30 days.…

  8. mariedragon avatar

    Re: camping in mongolia? and suggested itineraries...?

    by mariedragon 05 March 2010

    Mongolia is the perfect place to camp! I would totally recommend camping over staying in a ger camp (although you should do it at least…

  9. golanyoni avatar

    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…

  10. travellingedwards avatar

    Re: Open Travel around Mongolia(OTAM)

    by travellingedwards 10 February 2010

    Thanks ruth. I just checked out Pass- mongolia which i think was what you were referring too. It sounds more reliable than OTAM, who have…

  11. golanyoni avatar

    Re: Budget

    by golanyoni 30 August 2009

    Hi I traveled last summer backpacker style - took only public transportation, usually cooked my own food, slept with a tent when traveling…

  12. mr_lekou avatar

    Horse trekking in Western Mongolia (self-organised)

    by mr_lekou 23 August 2009

    I am planning a 3 week +/- *horse trekking* trip to the beautiful *Western Mongolia* (as soon as possible but willing to wait) and I am…

  13. rickmast avatar

    RE: Camping Mongolia

    by rickmast 29 July 2009

    Dear Readers!! I'm looking for travel partners in Mongolia form 7aug to approx 23 aug. My plan is to go to the east of the country,…

  14. rickmast avatar

    RE: Hiring guides/drivers in aimag capitals?

    by rickmast 29 July 2009

    Dear Readers!! I'm looking for travel partners in Mongolia form 7aug to approx 23 aug. My plan is to go to the east of the country,…

  15. rickmast avatar

    Mongolia 7 Aug - 23 Aug

    by rickmast 29 July 2009

    Dear Readers!! I'm looking for travel partners in Mongolia form 7aug to approx 23 aug. My plan is to go to the east of the country,…

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    RE: Public transport from Khovd or Olgii to Ulan bataar

    by mateosh40 18 July 2009

    Thanks for the great info. I have only 8 days in Mongolia and I really want to make it out to the Kazakh area to Tavan Bogd. I have a…

  17. golanyoni avatar

    Re: Ulaanbataar to Olgii by land - possible in 30 days?

    by golanyoni 12 July 2009

    Hi Kal I am not exactly sure I understood your meaning. Do you plan to go to Olgii and travel in the west before you continue onwards…

  18. lomsaku avatar

    Re: News: Bulgan border crossing in west Mongolia now open for tourists.

    by lomsaku 18 June 2009

    Here's all the information that I was able to piece together. I might be attempting this crossing in late July, if anyone would like to…

  19. tomongolia avatar

    Re: Daily Costs in Mongolia? And how much for a ticket from UB to Khovd?

    by tomongolia 10 May 2009

    Hi IzzyRock _Flight cost_ To Khovd in west Mongolia - is a little over $300 one way. At present EZNIS is the only airline to schedule…

  20. tomongolia avatar

    Re: Domestic flights to Khovd and

    by tomongolia 25 April 2009

    Hi Karl_Beeney In 2009 only [EZNIS |http://www.eznisairways.com/] operates domestic flights. The information you have about flights…

  21. mbem avatar

    Re: UB airport to downtown

    by mbem 08 September 2008

    Hi there, I was in Mongolia 3 years ago from beginning of August to beginning of October. I did most of my travelling after 10 September…

  22. bodiekern avatar

    RE: Trade Lonely Planets--Mongolia for???

    by bodiekern 27 August 2008

    I'm in Khovd, going to Gov-Altai tomorrow, then on to UB, then Beijing on Sept. 14.

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    Re: Western Mongolia - What is your experience in the Altai Mountains?

    by freddd 21 July 2008

    Thanks. Finally managed to book a flight from Khovd to Ulaanbaatar, using Selena Travel Agent. :))) There are no flight between Ulaanbaa…

  24. freddd avatar

    RE: Western Mongolia - What is your experience in the Altai Mountains?

    by freddd 30 June 2008

    Hi Kim, Thanks for your input again! Yep, I am struggling a bit to arrange a return flight to Khovd, from Australia where I am now.…

  25. freddd avatar

    RE: Western Mongolia - What is your experience in the Altai Mountains?

    by freddd 22 June 2008

    Lunasiatica and Dorjjav, Thanks heaps for the advice. I have now booked some flights to Ulaanbaatar. As Lunasiatica advised, I am s…

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