A Monglian adventure for the nomad in you
Arka Roy Chowdhury, TRAVEL TRENDS, MONGOLIA Updated : Apr 26, 2021, 13:00 IST
A Land Unknown
Mongolia is nothing short of sensational. Its rugged landscape makes it one of the most exceptional destinations in the world. A far placed destination from all your regular tourist escapes, in Mongolia adventure is inherent. Apart from offering unmatched vistas, Mongolia is also home to nomadic experiences that are unique.
If you have ever wanted an unusual kind of holiday, then Mongolia should definitely be on your list. Here are some of its top experiences.
Golden Eagle Festival
A quintessential Mongolian experience, the Golden Eagle Festival is one of its most sought-after events. You must have seen endless videos and pictures of it, and now it is time for you to experience it too. The tradition of hunting with eagles dates back to thousands of years. The Kazakh falconers take the mountainous roads on horseback wehn the Altai Mountains receive snow. It is a magnificent sport that you must watch.
Ruins of Buddhist Monastery
Ongiin Khiid is a vast complex of two ruined Buddhist monasteries that is an incredible slice of history. The Bari Lam Khiid was built back in 1819, while the Khutaget Lam Khiid was built in 1760. The place had 17 temples in the northern side of the river back in the day, while the southern side had 11 temples. Additionally, there were four Buddhist universities here as well.
Stay in a traditional Ger
Experience living like a Mongolian by renting a traditional tent in Mongolia. Whole families live in such tents, it is the traditional way of the country. Typically the right side of the Ger is reserved for women, while the left is for men, so be mindful of this when you do enter a Ger belonging to a family.
Khövsgöl Nuur National Park
A very popular destination among tourists, the Khövsgöl Nuur National Park Save is home to the beautiful Blue Pearl of Mongolia, the largest freshwater lake of the country, called Khövsgöl Nuur. The best time to visit this national park is from June to September. You can stay here, so do book ahead of time so that you can get an accommodation.
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