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About Mongolia

     
Set in the heart of Central Asia, Mongolia is a vast country covering an area the size of Western Europe. With a population of just two and a half million, many of whom are nomadic, this makes it one of the least densely populated countries on earth. The climate is extreme, with winter temperatures falling to - 30 °C or lower, and so the tourist season is short, lasting from June through to September.

For 80 years during the last century, Mongolia was under Communist rule and until 1990 very few Westerners had been allowed to enter. Tourism is still not well developed, but this is part of the charm of the country, and makes travel to Mongolia more exciting, more of an adventure.

The most famous character in the history of Mongolia is Genghis Khan (also written "Chinggis Khaan") who, in the thirteenth century, created the largest empire the world has ever known. During a visit to Mongolia, one can travel to the valley where he established his capital, and ride horses or mountain bikes in the land where the Mongol Hordes once ruled.


     

The nation has always been nomadic, and to a large extent still is. There are three cities and a few small towns, but the rest of the population still live a lifestyle that has changed little since the days of Genghis Khan. Mongolian people have a tradition of hospitality, and passing travelers are always made welcome, be they city boys from Ulaanbaatar or lycra-clad foreign cyclists.

Mongolia's great glory is in the space, beauty and variety of the landscapes. The Gobi Desert, Altai and Khangai mountains ranges, central steppe, taiga forest, lakes and rivers, make this a wonderful travel destination for the outdoor enthusiast. Ride mountain bikes, horses, camels or yaks in this unspoiled wilderness to experience peace, fun and friendship in a special vacation to Mongolia.


Internet Resources
 

   
 

On the Internet are many sources of information about Mongolia. Below are some good sites for further reading:


Mongolia facts

www.cia.gov

The world fact book produced by the CIA gives an up to date list of facts on all subjects about present day Mongolia.



Mongolian embassies

www.bikemongolia/embassies.htm

Lists all Mongolian Embassies and Consuls worldwide with contact numbers.


About naadam festival


www.csen.org


Center for the study of Eurasian nomads: information about the Naadam festival.



Mongolian history


www.geocities.com

An easily readable and enjoyable account of the history of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire

 



Group Tours...

1- 9 September 2008

see more informatonTry out our new trail in the mountains of Bulgan and Selenge. Finish at the spectacular monastery of Amarbayasgalant. The trail grade is "intermediate" and requires a reasonable level of fitness, but a support vehicle will be available anyway....


15 - 25 August 2008

see more informationCycle in the mountains and valleys once roamed by Genghis Khan and his people. Finish at Kharkhorin where the center of the great Mongol Empire once stood...



Tailor-Made Trips

see more informationTake your group to the heart of Mongolia and ride in the mountains and valleys of this spectacular country. Let us make a trip especially suited to your cycling experience and interests....




Of further interest...
The Great Wall, Forbidden City, terracotta army, Li River Gorge.....Red Square, Cosmonaut training center, Sergiev Posad....
Check out your nearest Chinese Embassy before you go....
If you're traveling through Russia, you need a Russian visa....



Some other links...
two way radio supply... Communications for wild places: visit www.wildtalk.com
check flight availability on Air China Fly to Mongolia with Air China direct from Beijing...
check flight availability on Mongolian Airline Mongolian airline MIAT flies direct from Berlin, Moscow, Beijing, Tokyo...
extra nutritional food supply Nutritional Food
to provide extra energy for those mountain climbs...
check flight availability on Russian Airline Fly to Mongolia on Aeroflot Russian Airlines from most European cities...
Mongolian Embassies abroad

Mongolian visa applications at your nearest Mongolian Embassy...





 

Mongolia Off Road Motorbike Trip





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