All About The Mongolian Tours

By Deanne Shepard


Mongolia is an excellent tourist destination, quite different from the popular resorts, where most well-trodden routes lead. Nature, almost untouched and interrupted by human activities, is the major source of wealth for this country. This is the reason why followers of the Eco-tourism flock into this area in huge numbers. The capital of this country hosts the richest and largest monasteries visited by many pilgrims. Next to the city, there are the Holy mountain reserves. To the west of Mongolia capital, on the banks of Orkhon river are the excavations of Karakorum which is the ancient capital of Mongol Empire. Next to this are the largest Buddhist monasteries that were built in sixteenth century. All these features are what make Mongolian tours thrilling and exciting.

The great thing about this area is that residents allow nature effects to take their course. The citizens of this country do not engage in any activities which may compromise the beauty of the city. All natural elements fall in their right place. When tourists are taking part in various adventures and treks, they are able to experience the attractiveness and splendor, in addition to the appeal created by these features.

These tours are filled with various cultural features. Whatever the reason one has in visiting the country, the end result will always be the same; experience of the fascinating lifestyles of the people of the region. When a person is traveling for a short time, there are various spots such as Kharkhoria and Gobi desert where they can decide to visit.

Journeys and hiking holidays in this place are a different kind of trekking experience. The hiking trails are few since the Mongolians ride horses when moving from place to place. The mountains in this country are remote and sparsely populated with nomadic groups. These people also have horses, yaks, goats, camels and sheep. Additionally, trekking and camping are found to be common practices especially for tourists.

The cycling activities are also available in this region. Mountain bikes tours are designed for those who love riding in uneven landscape. In the northern areas of Mongolia, there is the mountain hiking while bicycle trips can be found in central places of this area. There are a lot of hills in the country, most of which were visited by the famous Genghis Khan.

Mongolia is well known to be a suitable destination for equestrian vacations. Group horse riding options are available for the guest to enjoy. These rides are usually authentic as well as exciting. When it comes to riding the horses, any person willing to do so is presented with the opportunity. One does not have to be a pro in order to do this.

In addition to the above, there are camel rides which an individual can always enjoy while on vacation. Camels are used in place of horses in some regions of Mongolia. In cold places, the residents ride on the reindeer and yaks. These are exceptional experiences that tourists of this country can always enjoy.

The Naadam festivals in Mongolia form a very significant part of the entire experience. The tour is normally highlighted by this type of festival. There are various sports which are played during the celebrations; horse racing, archery and wrestling.




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