Mongolia

Can anybody tell me the absolute up to date info on getting Mongolian visas in Tashkent? Cost? Turnaround time? Mainly UK and Australian passports. Many thanks.

I'll be in Ulaanbaatar from about 16th August to 21st August (+-). As I don't have time to travel, but I'll be in Mongolia for the first time, I'd like to go to at least one trip. If I had to choose only one 1-day (at most 2-day) return trip from Ulaanbaatar, where would you suggest to go? I have no idea what to do or see in Mongolia except the Gobi, so I'd really use your advice.
One more problem: I don't have much money (so preferably on a cheap side) and I'll probably be alone. I have to…

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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 Monastery, Mini Gobi
02. Kharkhorin, Orchon Waterfalls, Hot Springs
03. Tsetserleg town (journey through, 1 night)
04. Chuluut canyon
05. White lake, Volcano
06. Moron town (journey through, 1 night if needed)
07. Khatgal, Kovsgol lake
08. Khutag – Ondor
09. Amarbayasgalant Temple
Back in UB: Friday/Saturday, 24th/25th of August

Who is interested in such a tour? We already…

Hi,

I am contemplating to do a 1 1/2 day tour either to Terelj National Park or Khustai National Park (ie wherby both includes a stay at the ger camp with the local). Can someone advice me as to which one is a more worthwhile park to visit in terms of scenery, wild life and the landscape on the journey? Any advice would be great. Would anyone know if there is wild thaki horses in Terelj National Park too?

Also, would like to know as to whether it is easy to find money exchange services in UB…

hello, I am in UB and had planned a tour with a group who have since disappeared with no comment, so I am looking to join a group going anywhere but the Gobi as I have scheduled a tour there with another, more reliable, group later in the month. If you have room I would love to join a tour going anywhere else. I only need to be back in UB by 8/7. thanks!

Is it easy to change UK£'s in Ulan Bataar? I am travelling from the UK and don't want to change currency from UK£'s into US$'s and then into Togrogs unless I have to.

Hi,

I have a 3 day stopover in Ulaanbaatar and want to make the best of it. I will be arriving Monday 30th July at noon and leaving three days later Thursday 2nd of August 9.30. I thought of staying the first night in Ulaanbaatar (Zaya hotel) and then renting a car for 2-3 days to explore the outdoor mongolia, sleep in a ger ect. Do you have ideas about what is best to do in this very short time?

And: is there someone who wants to join me? spelten@hotmail.com

Achim

Hi!

Probably I'll have a horse for sell around 6th or 7th of September. I plan to end my trip in one of three destinations (depending on the route chosen and horse availabilty):
- Tsersteleg
- Murun
- Khatgal

If you plan to buy a horse in September somewhere in Khovsgol or Arkhangai let me know - maybe we can work something out. Currently I'm researching were to buy the beast and in what direction to travel my route (it will be in Arkhangai - Khovsgol reagion), so there is still some flexibility…

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Naadam celebration and folk art festival - August 4, 2012
Location - Turgen sum (district) part of Uvs aimag (province) in far west Mongolia. See map for exact location
Uvs aimag has a unique variety of ethnic groups, including Durvud, Bayad, Khoton, Khoid, Sartuul and the Khalkh which are the majority in Mongolia.

In addition to the traditional sports events, the different ethnic groups will perform…