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Hi everyone,

I’m finally heading to Mongolia for two months this August and September. Do you know the procedure for applying for a visa, since I’ll be there for more than 30 days? Looking forward to your tips! Thanks! !

Hi,

I’m looking to rent a UAZ without a driver for about ten days at the end of June. Does anyone have any contacts there?

Thanks,

Stéphane

Hi everyone, here are some practical tips from my 5 weeks in Mongolia in February.

The famous Lonely Planet paper guide mostly gives wrong information—we often got let down.

From the airport to the city center (25 km), there are normally buses, but it’s not straightforward, especially for your return trip. Check with the tourism office on Genghis Khan Square.

If you need to stay more than 30 days, your hotel can request an extension for you online. Do this immediately because it can take time. At customs, you’ll get an extra stamp. Each day costs a very small fee, and no photo is needed.

I only travel by public transport. Don’t follow the paper guide, and remember there are buses running daily between Ulaanbaatar and Ölgii (and other routes).

The main issue is finding out the departure time and location. Insist strongly with your hotel—the bus might pass in the middle of the night. Locals have the drivers’ numbers and will let them know there are passengers to pick up. You pay on the bus.

From Karakorum Monastery, if you want to reach Arvaikheer via the mountains, the route is truly stunning. The postal service has a 6-seater van that leaves around 1 PM from the post office—ask around. This avoids going back to Ulaanbaatar. Plus, the van stops right in the center of Arvaikheer, next to a hotel that’s a really ugly red but has good rooms, great prices, and friendly staff.

The Black Market isn’t far, and neither are the city’s two museums.

The yurt camp next to the monastery is well-maintained, with very kind people. It gets too hot in winter, so you’ll have to sleep with the door open.

Ulaanbaatar There are two main long-distance bus stations: "Dragon Station." They’re far from the city center, so take a bus or a taxi—allow plenty of time to get there.

The city is constantly congested and polluted. Climate change is a very visible issue here.

To see a wrestling match in Ulaanbaatar, go directly to the "stadium" on Peace Avenue. Matches often take place at 11 AM, and tickets are sold on-site. Bus No. 1 goes there, among others.

For the Black Market, taking the bus is faster. You’ll find everything for daily life—fabrics, dishes, etc. But be careful: the "antique dealers" don’t provide authenticity papers, and you could get stopped at customs. Stick to the antique dealers in the city center.

I was really disappointed by the Lunar New Year—nothing happens outside, shops and banks are closed. Make sure to bring food, though ATMs work.

To exchange money, go to the 4th floor of the "state store" across from Beatles Park on Peace Avenue. The exchange rate seems good.

There are many great museums in Ulaanbaatar and smaller towns—worth a visit, even if you sometimes have to hunt for the keys and lights. However, the art galleries in Ulaanbaatar no longer exist (at least not when I was there).

I stayed at GoldenGobi Guesthouse—very family-like atmosphere, right in the center, and budget-friendly. They can also help organize things. There’s a kitchen and a terrace for summer, and it’s just a short walk from the "state store" and museums.

The Thousand Camel Festival in Dalanzadgad takes place at the end of January—check the dates, as climate change may shift them.

There’s a direct bus from "Dragon Station" very early in the morning. For accommodation, I stayed at "Happy Bee Hostel," which is well-located on the festival route. It has 3 nice dorms and a small kitchen, and the owner is very friendly. The place was clean.

The festival is 5 km away, but hitchhiking works really well. It lasts 3 days and is free. Day 1: Introductions, networking, and handicrafts. Day 2: Archery (men’s and women’s), camel presentations, and camel polo. Day 3: Camel races, beauty contests, and training demonstrations. There are several yurts where you can enjoy culinary tastings—very pleasant when it’s a bit windy and cold.

You can eat on-site throughout the festival.

There’s also the Ice Festival in the north, which lasts 3 weeks—look into it.

Alcohol (vodka and very strong Mongolian alcohol—cheap) I never encountered any issues on the road—there are lots of police checks. However, I did witness several nighttime fights in hotels. I always made sure my door locked and let the shouting and punches fly. I only took out my whistle if I heard a woman screaming, but usually, it’s just men drinking in their rooms.

I didn’t experience any specific issues as a woman.

Health: Don’t forget your prescriptions. I used SMECTA (a digestive aid), which helped when I couldn’t refuse mutton dumplings—I’m not a big meat eater.

That’s all—I’m sure I forgot some things. I chose winter to attend the Camel Festival and also because there are no tourists or 4x4s everywhere. The downside is that there’s a lot of snow, especially near the Kazakh region, and sometimes it’s impossible to go off the beaten path. Near Ölgii, summer must offer some great hikes. Marie

Hi everyone,

I’m heading to Mongolia on my motorcycle in early May 2025, but I’m really struggling to find insurance with a Green Card that covers Russia. Do you know where I can get one? Thanks! Best, Philippe

Hello,

I’m heading to Mongolia in August and September and I’m looking for a French-speaking guide who can accompany me to the Altai Mountains to stay with a nomadic or semi-nomadic family that would be willing to host me in exchange for work and money. Do you know anyone? Looking forward to your replies! Thanks, Emmanuelle

Hey there, fellow travelers!

I’m planning a multi-month trek across Central Asia starting April/May 2025, blending horseback travel, hiking, and stops of a few weeks if the opportunity arises. Craving adventure, nature, horse contact, human connections, and culture. I’ve got decent endurance from camping and medium/long-haul trips, but this would be my first project of this scale—especially with horses and in such sparsely populated regions.

With an eye toward a well-prepared expedition that still leaves plenty of room for intuition, I’m casting my message in a bottle: + Tips for self-sufficient horseback prep (I plan to do some intensive training in Europe before departure, then start my journey on-site with an agency like Cheval d'Aventure for the first few weeks) + Suggestions for community development/solidarity projects I could join for a few weeks or months along the way + Travel buddy(ies) interested in joining me for part of the adventure (especially for self-sufficient horseback travel), or recommendations on how to find these companions + Any other kind of info is obviously welcome!

Thanks in advance for your invaluable help—and maybe see you for a stretch of the road together!

Antoine.

Hi there, I’m planning to spend two months in Mongolia, and I’d love to be welcomed by a nomadic or semi-nomadic family in the Altai Mountains. I can work and, of course, contribute money for my stay! Has anyone already had this experience? Also, is it still possible today to take the Trans-Siberian to Novosibirsk and then cross the Russia-Mongolia border at Tashanta? Looking forward to your replies! Thanks

Hi, does anyone have a tip for renting a motorcycle or a sidecar in Ulaan? Thanks

Hi everyone, I’m setting off to put one foot in front of the other for 5 weeks in Mongolia starting mid-January. I always travel like the locals do—buses, shared "taxis," trucks... Has anyone here had experience with winter transportation there?

Weather-wise, I’ve dealt with extreme cold before, so I’m all set with gear.

See you soon, Marie

Hi there, I'm in Paris and looking to exchange some Tugrik bills. Maybe someone has some they brought back? Thanks so much! Have a great day

Hi,

I’m supposed to be going on a university exchange in Shanghai from February to June 2025, and I’d love to return to Europe afterward via the Trans-Mongolian Railway. My plan was to fly from China to Mongolia’s capital and maybe spend 3-4 days exploring the country. Then, I could take the train, with a stop in Irkutsk before heading to Moscow for a two-day visit, followed by two days in Saint Petersburg. After that, I’d take a bus to Tallinn and possibly fly home from there due to time constraints. I was thinking this whole trip would take about two weeks. This site: Russian Train Tickets - Online Booking for Russian Train Tickets seems useful for buying tickets (though the ones that go through Mongolia need to be booked via a form or on tutu.travel), and this one for the bus from Russia to Estonia: St. Petersburg - Tallinn buses and tickets.

From what I’ve gathered, Russia now offers an e-visa, and Mongolia has suspended visas for Europeans until the end of next year.

Would anyone have any info or advice? Given the current situation in Russia, everything is pretty complicated to research, and most of the information is outdated.

Thanks in advance, Alicia

hi,

for those interested in Mongolia in winter and more specifically the 1000 Camels Festival in the Gobi, it’s now held in the town of Dalanzadgad, which you can reach by bus from the capital (2 daily buses, about 14 hours journey). It takes place in early February, February 1-3. (It used to be held in the small village of Bulgan, lost in the middle of the Gobi.)

happy travels

Bonjour,

Lorsque les conditions seront favorables, je projette un voyage au long cours à vélo. Hypothétiquement, l'idée de départ est un voyage d'environ 12 000 km, j'irais bien de France jusqu'en Mongolie. Je me pose la question du remplacement de certaines pièces et consommables. Je veux bien partir avec des patins de frein, des câbles, des rayons... Mais comment remplacer chaine/cassette, pneus... si l'on est dans des zones où l'on ne trouve pas un tel matériel. Peut-être trouve-t-on tout ce que l'on veut partout ?

Merci !

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Bonjour,

Je prépare un voyage vers la Mongolie. Si je voyage en train sans m'arrêter , sans transit dans un pays hors EU (par exemple Berlin- Moscou), ai je besoin des visas des pays traversés sans m'y arrêter? Merci pour votre réponse, Michèle

Bonjour,

avec mon opérateur(Orange, mon fils me dit que c'est nul et veut me mettre sous tutelle...), je n'ai trouvé que des forfaits de 7 jours alors que je pars un mois.Je vais me rabattre sur le forfait internet à 25 euros les 50 mo. Pouvez vous me dire si whattzapp ou autre passent bien dans le nord(pays tsagaan, lac khogol, arkanzai, jargalant, moron)? Merci

Bonjour,

Quelle compagnie ou sites internets me conseillez vous pour un achat assez juste du prix réel? Merci à vous et si vous avez des infos sur la Mongolie en soi à sac à dos, le mieux à faire, les agences ou pas, les bus etc...le courchsurfing ....je suis preneuse de vos infos. Merciiiii

Nathalie

Bonjour, Est-il possible de faire une demande de visa auprès de l'ambassade de Mongolie en suisse sachant que je suis française, habitant en France et travaillant en France? Merci d'avance pour la reponse

Bonsoir,

Sur le formulaire pour obtenir le visa de Mongolie, il demande l'employeur mais je suis et serai d'autant plus sans emploi car voyageant sans date de retour pour visiter plusieurs pays, qu'est ce que je mets si certains l'ont déjà rempli? Merci à vous.

Nathalie

Bonsoir,

Y'a t'il des personnes il n'y a pas plusieurs années de cela qui ont réalisé leur visa pour la Mongolie à Irkoutsk? Merci d'avance pour vos lumières.

Bonjour à tous,

je sais qu'il y a pas mal de choses déjà dites mais je relance la conversation. On va partir avec nos enfants de 14 ans pour 2 -3 semaines en Mongolie . Peut être avec 2-3 cousins en plus...

il me semble nécessaire de partir avec un guide via agence ou pas.

J'ai demandé des propositions à goya travel , ciel mongol et horseback . Les prix varient fort entre l'un et l'autre... connaissez vous ses agences et quel est votre avis?

Je travaille beaucoup l'année et contrairement aux autres années je pense qu'il va falloir que je passe par une agence ou un bon guide pour m'aider mais je ne sais pas choisir tant il y a d'agence...

je voudrais classiquement faire un tour culturel , et voir de beaux paysages (dune , steppe, ...) , rencontre avec des mongols, ballades à pied , cheval, ...

mon autre question est que habituellement on termine par qq jours de repos à la plage , ... dans un lieu confortable ou les enfants peuvent s'amuser aussi. Est ce que je peux trouver ça en Mongolie ou est ce que je fais une étape ailleurs sur le chemin du retour?

merci à ceux qui auront le temps de me répondre,

Céline