In the Hovsgol & Altai regions in the far north west of Mongolia; Khenti and Terelj regions just north of Ulaanbataar, and the Karakorum region to the west of Ulaanbataar.
Still with very limited western influence, Mongolia is one of our wildest destinations. A vast open country where the horse is an essential and integral part of life and local culture. It is a land of mountains, larch forests, alpine meadows and lakes of unbelievable clarity, of great open plains dotted with ‘gers’ – the round felt tents still lived in by the nomad shepherds of the area. The provinces of Hovsgol, Kentii and Terelj are heavily forested in parts; they have broad alpine meadows, gorgeous wild flowers and wildlife such as bear, wolf and the Asiatic ibex. To the north, Hovsgol is home to some of the few remaining Reindeer people. In the Altai, rocky mountains overlooking vast swathes of grassy steppe, hide the rarest of all big cats, the snow leopard. The Karakorum region, known as the cradle of Mongolian civilisation, is home to many of Mongolia’s ancient monuments.
The adventurous, who want to experience a way of life far from the one we are used to in the west, who love the outdoors and the freedom and exhilaration of open space. You need to be happy to ‘rough it’, riding long hours in all weather and coping without luxuries in a basic camp at the end of a long day. You also need to be able to deal with the unexpected with good humour – the quid pro quo of travelling in a country with a relatively unsophisticated tourist infrastructure.
Riding with nomads across vast grassy steppe, tasting ‘airac’ – the local hooch made from fermented mares milk – and listening out for wolves as you relax around the camp fire, experiencing a completely different lifestyle and the hospitality of a completely different culture. It’s a chance to have, share in, and enjoy a real adventure!
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