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edwardstone23:32 UTC05 Feb 2010

I will be heading into Mongolia after getting there from London, I leave in May and plan to arrive at the border end of June time, early July.
I will enter on the Trans-Mong down to U.B.
I was wondering, what is the best way to see the country, is it to meet up with like minded travelers and rent a jeep? or use the train and bus services? what is the regularity/reliability of those services? also is it hard to find accommodation in the less dense parts of M?

Any advice would be much appreciated,

Many Thanks

sloughboy06:44 UTC06 Feb 2010

Meeting up with the like minded and renting the jeep would be much better as the regularity of train/bus service doesn't really exist in proper sense. Mongolia is the place for camping in June/July & in the countryside. Unless you go to a tourist ger camp or local herder family there is no accomodations anyway.

ilovetokyo05:55 UTC07 Feb 2010

Edward.
Mongolia is wasted on you if you haven't done more research than this.
It is the most fabulous place, lost in time.
If you can, DON'T miss Naadam.
It's around that time, and the events out in the countryside should not be missed.

everbrite20:40 UTC09 Feb 2010

Nadaam is July 11 - 13. It is a sports festival.

Train services are only the route from the Russian border to the Chinese border. Bus services are limited. Most lovals travel via minibuses whose services are somewhat irregular.

The best way for a foreigner to see the country is via a jeep with guide with other foreigners. You will see the most and learn the most this way.

Look at guesthouse websites for possible destinations and to find other travelers.

Ruth

jayanraj16:16 UTC07 Mar 2010

hi there,

i have booked a tour of 17 days starting from 05 july, 2010 till 21 july, 2010, the tour name is 'Big loop'. already my UB based tour optr has got more than 4 pax including me for these dates, may be more. price per person is US $ 900, inclusive of accommodations - tent & gur, meals, transport, airport pick up & drop off, accomm in UB wherever appliacable etc etc.

Sights: Natural beauty Baga Gazryn Chuluu, National Park Gobi Gurvan Saikhan - Natural beauty Yolyn Am - Sand dunes Khongor - dinosaur site Bayanzag - Ongi monastery ruins - Karakorum ancient capital - Tsetserleg town - Mountain Pass Tsagaan - Rock Taikhar - River Canyon Chuluut - National Park Khorgo-Terkh - Mountain Pass Orookh - River Valley Toin - National Park Lake Khuvsgul - Extinct Volcano Uran - Amarbayasgalant Monastery.

call me back if you are interested to join. i will forward u details..

my duration in Mongolia would be 02 ~ 26 july, 2010.

jayanraj

Mongolia During June/July Country forums / North-East Asia / Mongolia
edwardstone23:32 UTC05 Feb 2010	I will be heading into Mongolia after getting there from London, I leave in May and plan to arrive at the border end of June time, early July. I will enter on the Trans-Mong down to U.B. I was wondering, what is the best way to see the country, is it to meet up with like minded travelers and rent a jeep? or use the train and bus services? what is the regularity/reliability of those services? also is it hard to find accommodation in the less dense parts of M? Any advice would be much appreciated, Many Thanks
sloughboy06:44 UTC06 Feb 2010	Meeting up with the like minded and renting the jeep would be much better as the regularity of train/bus service doesn't really exist in proper sense. Mongolia is the place for camping in June/July & in the countryside. Unless you go to a tourist ger camp or local herder family there is no accomodations anyway.	1
ilovetokyo05:55 UTC07 Feb 2010	Edward. Mongolia is wasted on you if you haven't done more research than this. It is the most fabulous place, lost in time. If you can, DON'T miss Naadam. It's around that time, and the events out in the countryside should not be missed.	2
everbrite20:40 UTC09 Feb 2010	Nadaam is July 11 - 13. It is a sports festival. Train services are only the route from the Russian border to the Chinese border. Bus services are limited. Most lovals travel via minibuses whose services are somewhat irregular. The best way for a foreigner to see the country is via a jeep with guide with other foreigners. You will see the most and learn the most this way. Look at guesthouse websites for possible destinations and to find other travelers. Ruth	3
jayanraj16:16 UTC07 Mar 2010	hi there, i have booked a tour of 17 days starting from 05 july, 2010 till 21 july, 2010, the tour name is 'Big loop'. already my UB based tour optr has got more than 4 pax including me for these dates, may be more. price per person is US $ 900, inclusive of accommodations - tent & gur, meals, transport, airport pick up & drop off, accomm in UB wherever appliacable etc etc. Sights: Natural beauty Baga Gazryn Chuluu, National Park Gobi Gurvan Saikhan - Natural beauty Yolyn Am - Sand dunes Khongor - dinosaur site Bayanzag - Ongi monastery ruins - Karakorum ancient capital - Tsetserleg town - Mountain Pass Tsagaan - Rock Taikhar - River Canyon Chuluut - National Park Khorgo-Terkh - Mountain Pass Orookh - River Valley Toin - National Park Lake Khuvsgul - Extinct Volcano Uran - Amarbayasgalant Monastery. call me back if you are interested to join. i will forward u details.. my duration in Mongolia would be 02 ~ 26 july, 2010. jayanraj	4

Mongolia During June/July