Hi
Winter tourism to Mongolia is becoming more and more popular.
Tsagaan Sar
22 February 2012 - is the eve of Tsagaan Sar, the first day of the lunar year.
23-24 is a family holiday.
Where - if you make friends with a local family, they might invite you.
Some tourist ger camps near UB and in Terelj organize a Tsagaan Sar festival at the camp like Secrete History and Tsolmon , both close to UB.
Ice festival
In winter lake Khovsgol freezes over, with temperatures that get below -20°c, a perfect location for the ice festival.
1 March 2012 opening ceremonies
2-3 March - various events, including ice skating races, ice sumo, tug-o-war, ice rally-driving, and horse sled races.
Where - on the frozen lake Khovsgol near Kahtgal
1000 camel festival
The two-humped Bactrian camel Gobi festival, an important element of the regional nomad lifestyle.
6 March 2012 opening ceremonies
7 March parades and various camel related competitions including a camel race.
Where - in the Gobi desert at the Bulgan soum.
Eagle festival
The real eagle festival in Olgii in west Mongolia takes place in October.
Some tourist ger camps in Terelj park have an eagle trainer that performs eagle training.
Just out of UB center, try Chingisiin Khuree tourist camp, Jargalant, Ulaanbaatar city.
Winteriada
Is a Russian event that takes place at Baikal lake Russia, 3 March 2012.
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