Hi,
I will be taking overnight bus from beijing to Erlian, then crossing the border to take train from Zamyn Uud. Any possibility of the train ticket to be sold out from Zamyn Uud to UB? I guess I cannot pre-book this ticket from anywhere and also do not wish to stay overnight in Zamyn Uud.
Anybody knows about the express train schedule from Zamyn Uud to UB?
Hello, I'm heading out to Mongolia for 6 weeks and I think I want to focus on the Gobi desert. I've made no arrangements and I'm thinking I'll just sort everything when I get there and keep open to possibilities. Is this an appropriate approach to this country?
That in mind, what should I take. I'm thinking a sleeping mat and bag, water filter and then the usual gear. I'm also thinking I need boots for the Gobi. Should I take a tent as well? A stove? I know I'll need to hook up with…
Hi,
I'm leaving next week for a solo 6-week horseback expedition through hovsgol airmag (I'll be walking with one pack horse folowwing). My route will be the following:
Murun - Khatgal - Renchinlhumbe - Tsagaan Nuur - Renchinlhumbe - Khankh - Chandman Undur - Tsagaan Uul - Khutag Undur - Bulgan
I'm currently in the preparation/packing phase and I have few questions:
Are the horses feet shod or natural in Mongolia?
I'm hesitating in bringing my MSR fuel stove... Since I…
I just returned from Mongolia and wanted to share some positive experiences with you.
Zaya's Guesthouse in UB- Clean, quiet, comfortable, secure, free internet and breakfast, good location. Most expensive room is $35 with private bath. Zaya is great and this place felt like an oasis. www.zayahostel.com
Our guide was named Alma. She's based in UB and guides for Golden Gobi and Boojun. She's from Olgi originally and speaks English, Kazakh, Mongolian and Russian. Her…
We will be in Ulaanbaatar, Arkhangkai, and the Gobi from the end of June thru the end of July. We are trying to figure what the appropriate clothing would be. All I have found thus far is the median temperatures--but that doesn't really help. Can someone tell me what I should expect for the highs and lows (in fahrenhite preferably) for those areas during that time period?
Hello, I am a Canadian it seems I need a letter of invitation in order to get a visa to visit Mongolia? How easy is this to get? Do I just need to pre-arrange a room and have the guest house write something up via e-mail? Or do I need a formal letter sent from Mongolia? Thanks in advance for your help.
P.S.- Any recommendations for where to stay in U.B.?
Hi,
I'm having trouble finding price information for flights within Mongolia. I've managed to find timetables and other information, but there's no fares listed on anything. Any ideas? Specifically, I'm looking to fly return UB-Murun sometime in August. If anyone can recommend a website to search fare info and book flights, or give me a rough idea of how much I should expect to pay based on your own past experiences, i would really appreciate it. Thanks.
Hi,
I am planning to take the train from Beijing to UB and will only have about 10 days in Mongolia. I am trying to decide where to go and wondered how much of the Gobi desert you see while on the train and whether I should head off in other directions when I get to UB.
Thanks
Events for May 2009 that might have some impact on travelers
Elections Sunday May 24th
The main event in May is the presidential elections on Sunday May 24th.
The Presidential Candidates are Ts.Elbegdorj, from the Democratic Party and N.Enkhbayar, from the MPRP (Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party).
In a recent pole made by http://olloo.mn</a> (Mongolian)
MNPR - Enkhbayar 50.87%
Democratic - Elbegdorj 49.12%
Controversy issues are - the amount of public share from major mining sites, free…
Lonely Planet/Hostelworlds is still taking money for reservations at George Guest House in UB despite the fact that IT DOES NOT EXIST! DO NOT PLAN TO STAY at George Guest House!
--Will