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Mongolia Ship Registry
#25-13 International Plaza
10 Anson Road
Singapore 079903
General Enquiry
Tel : +65 6225-0125
Fax : +65 6225-0305
China Shanghai Office
Tel : +86 21-6595-1430
Fax : +86 21-6595-1431
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Horse Riding
Horse riding is probably the most popular outdoor pursuit in Mongolia - for Mongolians as well as foreign visitors. There are more horses in Mongolia than there are people! Many of the Mongolian tour operators offer horse riding tours or have tours that at least include some horse riding. Horses tend to be smaller here than in Europe and the techniques to riding are somewhat different. Firstly, the horses tend to run rather than trot or canter and the rider remains upright with their legs almost straight. You'll soon find out why though when you see the saddles. They're wooden and provide little comfort. Local nomads are often wild horses for short periods of time. Take care if you're not an experienced rider. The best time to go riding is from June to September when the horses have recovered from the winter. Don't expect to find riding hats!
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Travel Summary Bytes
Coming and Travel Times to Mongolia
Visitors to Mongolia, wanting to get out into the countryside, will need one of two things - time or a reasonable amount of money. Mongolia has a diverse range of landscapes and culture to explore but an under-developed transport infrastructure makes travel to the major tourism locations, difficult. Because of Mongolia's large territory, travel times can be very long and prices very high compared to other countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Planes, trains, buses and jeeps or minibuses are the major forms of transport in Mongolia.
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Camel Trekking
The Gobi is the ideal place to try your luck with camel trekking. Week long tours are now available through some of our Mongolian Tour Operators. The nomads will often be happy to let you sit on the camels and go a short distance. In most cases, visitors are happy to sit on the camels just for photo sessions. The camels are Bactrian and therefore have two humps.The riding can be significantly more comfortable than with horses.
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Fishing
There are 75 species of fish in Mongolian lakes and rivers. Although fishing can be practiced almost anywhere, Lake Khovsgold provides the best opportunities in summer. The five largest rivers are Orkhon, Kherlen, Selenge, Tuul and Zavkhan Tsagaanuur and Chuluut rivers in Arkhanga aimag are noted for the best trophies. Bring your own fishing tackle as obtaining items here can be difficult.
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Bird Watching
Mongolia has a rich composition of bird species due to the migration routes from the Pacific and Indian Oceans to the Mediterranean Sea and to the Arctic Ocean and northern Tundra. There are a recorded 434 species of which 322 species are migratory. The best places to spot birds in Mongolia are Khar Us Nuur, Ogil Nuur, Orog Nuur, Sangiin Dalai Nuur and Uvs Nuur. Interesting species include the Altai Snowcock, Dalmatian Pelican, Great bustard, Himalayan Griffon and Relict Swan. The best seasons to visit are the migration times.
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Hiking and Mountaineering
Mongolia's vast open spaces and range of landscapes make the country a superb choice for hiking and mountaineering. Smaller mountains such as Bogd Khan surround the capital city and so it's not difficult to get out into the countryside. Terelj is only an hour or two from Ulaanbaatar and again provides plenty of trekking opportunities. Going further a field can prove difficult due to finding transport. Quality and detailed maps are almost impossible to find and so extra care should be taken. Travel with a friend and always tell someone where you are going so that they can raise the alarm if you fail to return. The best time to go hiking is in the summer, from June to September although the nights can still get cold then. Daytime temperatures can rise to over 40 degrees centigrade so take precautions against the sun and the heat.
Western Mongolia and the Altai Mountain range provide spectacular opportunities for mountain climbing. Glaciers and permanently capped peaks give an indication of the rough terrain. Mountaineers should be sufficiently experienced and always travel with a guide. The best time of year is July and August although foreigners have climbed the highest mountain, Tavan Bogd.
Permission will be required for climbing in National Parks and Strictly Protected Areas. The Mongol Altai Club (Tel/Fax. (976-11) 455246) run specially designed climbing trips. You can also contact them by post at PO Box 49-23, Ulaanbaatar.
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Rafting
There's not much white water in Mongolia but the varied landscapes and numerous lakes and rivers make it ideal for canoeing and rafting trips. More and more tour operators are now offering such trips. The best time for canoeing and rafting is in the summer during the rainy season of July and August.
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Hunting
Mongolia is justifiably proud of its rich and impressive range of sacred wildlife and scenery. Hunting in the remote parts of Mongolia is a true test of courage and endurance, and real adventure lover's dream come true. Mongolia is a sportsman's paradise, offering the serious hunter the opportunity to collect big game class trophies such as wild sheep of High Altai mountain (Ovis Ammon Ammon), Gobi sheep (Ovis Ammon Darwini), High Altai and Gobi Ibex, Mongolian Elk and Mongolian Brown bear.
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