Monday, August 25, 2014

Important Information About 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.

This is a country that has let nature take its course without disconcertion and continual attempts to enhance or improve it like the case of other countries. On the adventures and treks, the tourists will inevitably experience the beauty of the area and the appeal of scenery in their utmost glory. As one takes in the views of the valleys and mountains, they get an intrinsic feeling which only nature brings.

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.

There are other options such as cycling which are availed in this country. These include the bicycle and mountain bike tours led by the best guides. The bicycle is normally enjoyed in the central areas of Mongolia while mountain bikes are used in the northern regions. The ranges in this country were ones visited by the famous Genghis khan hence making them exciting to explore.

There is usually no suitable place for an equestrian retreat like this country. There are various options available such as group horse riding tour which is exciting and authentic. An individual does not need to be an expert in horses in order to enjoy these horseback rides.

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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