Main tour directs in Mongolia

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0><center> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="//ad.broadcaststation.net/ads/show_ad.php?width=728&height=90"></script> </center>  <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-4KX380T5BD"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-4KX380T5BD'); </script>  <geoads></geoads> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=200 BGCOLOR="#66CCFF" TEXT="#080000" background="064c8c83.jpg"> <div> <IMG SRC="0b4a4b30.jpg" border=0 width="164" height="179" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Government House   <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >   </FONT><IMG SRC="0b698650.jpg" border=0 width="152" height="101" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Tsoijin Lama Monastry    <IMG SRC="0b8a2620.jpg" border=0 width="162" height="98" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Terelj National Park  </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="0ba937e0.jpg" border=0 width="147" height="126" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">               </FONT>Wild  Takhi Horse in Hustai<B> </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="0bca76f0.jpg" border=0 width="167" height="111" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> <div> Gobi Camels<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >  <IMG SRC="0be91da0.jpg" border=0 width="145" height="218" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> <div> Yol Valley </div> <div>   <IMG SRC="08498690.jpg" border=0 width="152" height="105" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Tsaatan people in Khuvsgul</div> <div> <IMG SRC="0c09e620.jpg" border=0 width="158" height="98" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Khuvsgul lake<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >        </FONT></div> <div> <IMG SRC="086a46d0.jpg" border=0 width="164" height="109" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The highest peak Tavanbogd</div> <div> (4374 m<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >)</FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" background="0ce8b8b3.gif"> <div> <B><U>MongolianGuideService</U></B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#333399" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#333399" FACE="Times New Roman" >    </FONT><B>|    </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MongolianGuideService"><U><B> H</B></U></A><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MongolianGuideService"><U><B>ome</B></U></A><B>  |  </B><B>Main tour directs in Mongolia</B><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Services and Price"><U><B>Our Services and Price</B></U></A><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#333399" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>1.  AROUND ULAANBAATAR:-</B></div> <div> <B>Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, is located on the bank of the Tuul River and surrounded by majestic mountains. The combination of these pine covered mountains, wide boulevards, vast public squares and parks give the city a feeling of spaciousness, while the ger communities, Buddhist temples, and bustling marketplaces give it a rustic charm. Historically known as Urga, the city was established in 1639 as a nomadic encampment which shifted from place to until it settled in its present location in 1778. In 1924 the city was renamed Ulaanbaatar in honor of Sukhbaatar, Mongolia's contemporary national hero. Present-day Ulaanbaatar is Mongolia's cultural, political and economic center, and also the starting point for Mongolian tourism. Nowhere in the world is there a city of such rich contrasts. In the uniqueness which is Ulaanbaatar, ancient nomadic culture peacefully coexists with the dynamic changes of modern society. On the streets of this capital city, you will pass nomads dressed in traditional deels as well as elegantly attired business people rushing to the Stock Exchange.</B></div> <div> <IMG SRC="09859780.jpg" border=0 width="345" height="376" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Places to visit in Ulaanbaatar:</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 95 ><NOBR><div> <B>Sukhbaatar Square</B></div> <div> This large and famous landmark is the heart of Ulaanbaatar where the Parliament, the</div> <div> Government House, Stock Exchange and many other important establishments are </div> <div> concentrated. It is named after Sukhbaatar, the famous patriot, whose statue is the main </div> <div> attraction on this square.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Gandan Monastery</B></div> <div> This historic monastery, founded in the 17th century, survived the long period of religious repression in the 1930s, and until 1991 it served as the only functioning monastery in the country. Today approximately 150 lamas (monks) reside there. Spectacular religious ceremonies that are open to the public are held throughout the year. Don't miss an opportunity to view the majestic 20-ton Migjid Janraisig statue.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 188 ><NOBR><div> <B>Janraisig   </B></div> <div> The Migjid Janraisig Temple was closed for the past 45 years. Its recent reopening has</div> <div>  allowed pilgrims and tourists the opportunity to view the majestic new statue of Migjid</div> <div>  Janraisig, adorned with gold and jewels. This 20-ton work of art is an exact copy of the</div> <div>  Janraisig statue destroyed during a purge sixty years ago.</div> <div> <B>National History Museum</B><A HREF="http://www.expedia.com/daily/slideshow/Caribbean/1.asp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.expedia.com/daily/slideshow/C"><U><B> </B></U></A></div> <div> The museum houses a rich collection of historical and ethnographic exhibitions dating back</div> <div> to the period when first human beings resided in Central Asia.Displaying traditional costumes </div> <div> of various ethnic people of Mongolia and the most authentic items and belongings of nomads,</div> <div>  the museum is a perfect place for those who are keen on both nomads' history and culture.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 2334 ><NOBR><div> <B>The Natural History Museum</B></div> <div> The Museum houses a large collections of Mongolia's natural history , culture and minerals </div> <div> exhibits. Its paleontological section with skeletons and fossils of giant dinosaurs is a must for</div> <div>  every visitor.</div> <div> <B>The Museum of Fine Arts</B></div> <div> The Museum of Fine Arts contains many valuable art collections, including priceless tanks</div> <div>  and works by Zanabazar, the famous 17th century Mongolian sculptor and icon painter. </div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#666600" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>Choijin Lama Monastery</B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.expedia.com/daily/radio/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.expedia.com/daily/radio/"><U> </U></A>  </div> <div> Completed in 1904, the monastery was closed in 1938 and saved as a museum. The Main </div> <div> ample contains an impressive collection of original silk icons and some of the best tsam</div> <div>  masks in the country. There are many original wooden and bronze statues of various gods,</div> <div>  some created by G.Zanabazar, the famous Mongolian sculptor.  </div> <div> <B>The Art Gallery</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >   </FONT></div> <div>  The Art Gallery contains a huge and impressive displays of unique modern Mongolian </div> <div> paintings and sculptures. </div> <div> <B>Opera and Theatres</B></div> <div> The Drama Theater or Opera /Ballet House and State Circus offers a fascinating array of </div> <div> folk shows, national or classic opera and ballet, and amazing contortionist performances.</div> <div> <B>Bogdo Khan Palace Museum</B></div> <div> Built between 1893 and 1903, the Winter Palace of Bogdo Khan was the home of  </div> <div> Mongolia's last king Javzan Damba Hutagt VIII. This complex of temples and houses </div> <div> contain hundreds of artifacts, artwork and many other unique relics.</div> <div> <B>Zaisan Memorial</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 132 ><NOBR><div> This tall landmark in front of the city offers the best views of Ulaanbaatar and the</div> <div> surroundin  nature. Zaisan Memorial is dedicated to the Victory Day of WW II.</div> <div> <B>Cashmere Factory Outlets</B></div> <div> Mongolia is one of the biggest cashmere producers in the world. Juulchin arranges visits to</div> <div>  the cashmere factory outlets to view cashmere processing, garment designing and</div> <div>  manufacturing, of course, do shopping.</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Tour's places around Ulaanbaatar:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 1698 ><NOBR><div> <B>Mt. Bogdo National Park</B></div> <div> This 300 year old national park is one of the most important natural heritage sites in </div> <div> Mongolia, famous for its pristine ecosystem and wildlife. There are several entrances to this</div> <div> Park for organized and individual tours.</div> <div> <B>Zuun Mod Entrance</B></div> <div> This entrance is located in the lush of Bogdo Mountains 30 miles west of Ulaanbaatar and</div> <div> well-known as Manzshir Valley. Visitors can hike on forested mountain slopes, wander</div> <div> through meadows streaked with the colors of an ever-changing variety of wildflowers, </div> <div> explore the ruins of an old monastery, ride horses and browse through a Natural History</div> <div> Museum or take photos wildlife in this national preserve. This is a strictly protected area, </div> <div> where wildlife, including wolves and foxes, is abundant and endangered species of hare and</div> <div> deer are protected from hunting. The Manzshir Monastery overlooks a beautiful valley of </div> <div> streams and pine, birch trees, dotted with granite boulders. Established in 1733, and </div> <div> monastery had over 20 temples and was once home to at least 300 monks. There is a base</div> <div> ger camp at Ondor Dov , conveniently located a few miles from Manzshir Monastery. The </div> <div> surrounding area is a typical steppe zone and horseback rides can be easily arranged. There</div> <div> are ample opportunities to explore the nomad's lifestyle and sample airag, the fermented </div> <div> mare's milk which is traditional nomad beverage. This place is also ideal for trekking and </div> <div> hiking. Excursions to Mt. Bogdo National Park via Zuun Mod Entrance can be easily</div> <div> combined with stays at Ondor Dov camp.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 169 ><NOBR><bR> <div> <B>Chinggis's Huree Entrance</B></div> <div> Another convient entrance to Mt. Bogdo National Park is the beautiful valley of Huree.</div> <div> This valley is an ideal place to pursue outdoor activities and to view wildlife.. The mountains</div> <div> and meadows are perfect for hiking and horseback riding. There is a base ger camp</div> <div> Chinggis Huree at the entrance. The camp offers facilities for archery and other traditional</div> <div> sports. Visitors can tour the huge gers on carts and other props used in filming movie </div> <div> "Chinggis Khan" and visit a museum exhibiting Chinggis Khan artifacts. Visitors can spend</div> <div>  the night in the comfort of traditional nomadic dwellings.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Hustain Nuruu</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 57 ><NOBR><div> The 90.000 hectare Hustain Huruu Natural Reserve, set 60 miles southwest of Ulaanbaatar,</div> <div>  is home to herds of Takhi or Przjevalski horses, the world's only naturally surviving wild </div> <div> horses, recently re-introduced to the region.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Terelj</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 300 ><NOBR><div> Terelj, about 50 miles northeast of Ulaanbaatar, is a popular destination in the Gorkhi-Terelj </div> <div> National Park. This area is cool and the alpine scenery is magnificent. There are great </div> <div> opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, rafting, horse riding .</div> <div> Open year-round, Terelj camp is set in the spectacular Gorkhi River valley. Visitors can</div> <div> take leisurely strolls on green meadows carpeted with edelweiss and a dazzling variety of </div> <div> other wildflowers; view fascinating rock formations against a backdrop of pine-covered</div> <div> mountains; and wander along the wooded banks of a mountain stream. The Turtle Rock, </div> <div> created by nature, and the man-made dinosaur statues are the key attractions. Guests can </div> <div> stay overnight in Mongolian gers or cozy guest rooms.</div> <div> Terelj was first developed for tourism in 1864 and 30 years later became part of the </div> <div> 300,000 hectare Gorkhi Terelj National Park. To the north-east, the park joins onto the Khan</div> <div> Khentii Strictly Protected Area, comprising over 1,2 million hectares of the Tov, Selenge and</div> <div> Khentii provinces(aimags).The Khan Khentii Park is almost completely uninhabited but is home to </div> <div> endangered species of moose, brown bear and weasel, to name but a few, and to over 250</div> <div> species of birds.Parts of the tiny section of the Gorkhi- Terelj National Park developed for</div> <div> tourism area bit touristy                                               </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Mother rock</B></div> <div> Near the village Khoshigiin Ar in the sum of Sergelen , about 15 km south of Zuunmod, is </div> <div> the sacred rock known as Mother rock, Mongolian often come here to seek solace and </div> <div> advice. There is nowhere to stay near the Rock. You can camp but make very </div> <div> sure that you are well   away from the drunks who congregate here.Few years ego, rumors</div> <div> started about the healing powers of this rock, which could also provide advice and help the</div> <div> broken-hearted. The earth surrounding what is now called Mother rock became sacred,so all</div> <div> rubbish which is dropped cannot be picked up; hence the rocks similarity to a rubbish tip, and</div> <div> the number of stray dogs in the area.Visitors come to the rock and place the traditional silk</div> <div> scarf called a hadag [ which you often see draped over ovoo] and other offerings, and then </div> <div> walk around the rock and pray. </div> <div>    </div> <div> <B>2.   KHUVSGUL LAKE</B></div> <div>    Try to imagine a 2760 sq km alpine lake, with water so pure you can drink it. Then add </div> <div> dozens of mountains 2000m high or more, thick pine forest and lush meadows with grazing </div> <div> yaks and horses, and you have a vague impression of Khuvsgul lake, Mongolia's top scenic</div> <div> attraction. In surface area, this is the second - largest lake [125 km long and 30 km wide] in</div> <div> Mongolia, surpassed in size only by Uvs lake, a shallow, salty lake in the western part of the</div> <div> country. Khuvsgul lake is the deepest lake [up to 262m] in Central Asia, and the14th-largest </div> <div> source of fresh water -containing 2% of the world's fresh water. The lake is sacred to local</div> <div> Mongolians, who refer to it as "Mother". It is full of fish, such as lennok and sturgeon, and</div> <div> the area is home to argali sheep, ibex, bear and moose, as well as over 200 species of birds.</div> <div>  The region also hosts three separate, unique people; Darkhad Mongols, Buryad Mongols</div> <div> and Tsaatan people,who care for the deers. </div> <div>   An amazing 90 rivers flows into the lake, while only one river flows out-the EginGol, which</div> <div> flows into the Selenge Gol and finally reaches Lake Baikal in Siberia. The lake is now  part</div> <div> of the Khuvsgul Lake National Park (established in 1986). Of its 838,000 hectares,251,000</div> <div> are forest (though some of the trees around the lake are now stumps.)</div> <div>   If you have been to lake Baikal (only 195 km to the north -east of Khuvsgul nuur, you will </div> <div> see a lot of similarities with the scenery, lake and people. Baikal is the world's deepest </div> <div> (1500m) , oldest (50 million years) and one of the largest in terms of water volume.</div> <div>   Speleologists(cave explores) are also interested in the area. There are numerous caves </div> <div> around the lake, though finding these in the thick forests will require a guide, considerable</div> <div> time a lot of luck. Visitors also come to fish, swim in the icy water, watch the ducks,</div> <div> seagulls and other birdlife, hike or horse-back ride along the shoreline, or just find a </div> <div> comfortable sport to say and soak in all the fresh air and natural beauty.     </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B>3.  GOBI</B></div> <div>  The Gobi desert is one of the untouched, unique, and mysterious places on the world. The site of ancient inland seas, the Gobi desert is a treasure chest of fossilized dinosuar  bones and eggs. The Mongolian Gobi is a vast zone desert and desert steppe covering almost 30% of the Mongolian territory. This is the second biggest desert in the world, after Sahara desert. The Gobi is often imagined as a lifeless desert, similar to African desert. In reality, most  part  of the  Gobi  is a land of steppes and  mountains  and  this  the incredible land  mass is home to Argali (wild sheep), Snow Leopard, Hulan( wild ass), Gazelle, Havtgai ( wild camel), Mazaalai (Gobi bear) and Desert Ibex.Travel to the legendary Bayan Zag (Flamming Cliffs), site of most important paleontological discoveries,where was discovered  the first nest of  Dinosaur eggs  in 1920 by American paleontologist R.Ch.Andrews, the world had ever seen. Now many Dinosaur's unique foundings are discovering at this rich site.Visit Gurvansaikhan National Park, covering  rocky and sandy plains, cliffs, salt pans and oases. The Yoliin Am ( Yol or Eagle Valley) nestled between the beautiful peaks of the Gurvansaikhan. Hongoriin Els(The Singing Dune), a spectacular sea of sand dunes, they are up to 800m  high, 20km wide and about 100km  long. You can climb to the top of the dunes with a lot of efforts - three steps forward, one slide back. If you want you can also explore the oases, saxual forests and other dinosaur fossil sites nearby.</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0033CC" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>ABOUT MONGOLIA  </B></FONT> Mongolia is situated in Central Asia . Mongolia's terrain is made of mountainous regions and vast areas of steppe and is, on the average, 1600 m above sea level.  Mongolia borders Russia, in the north, and China, in the south. Mongolia is a huge, landlocked country: 1,566,000 sq km in area-about  three times size of  France;over twice the size of Texas, USA;and almost as large as Alaska. Apart from period of Mongol conquest under Chinggis Khan and Khublai Khan, Mongolia was  until the 20th century about twice its present size. A  large chunk of  Siberia was once part  of Mongolia, but is now controlled by Russia, and Inner Mongolia is now firmly fart of China.The Mongolian  population has increased to about 2,7 million, but this still only represents 1,4 persons per sq km. The great majority ( about 94%) of ethnic groups are Mongols. The other ethnic group,the Kazaks, make up 5% (130.000) of the population. They live in western Mongolia. More Mongols live outside of  Mongolia than in  it about 3,5 million in China and nearly a million Mongols live around Baikal Lake, Russia. Even along the Caspian Sea, thousands of  km from Mongolia, there are descendants of  Mongolian armies. Those armies impressed Europe with Mongol unity, but throughout history nomads have usually preferred to go their own way, scattered across a huge land, with  their primary loyalty being to their tribe. About  half of the 2,7 million people live in gers, and 396,000 herdsmen look after nearly 33,0 million livestock.They truly nomadic, moving their gers and animals several times a year, constantly searching for better feed, water and weather. The life of a nomads, and therefore Mongolia, is inextricably linked to the environment and animals.<B>Conservationists divide  Mongolia  into  several zones</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#666600" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>:-</B><B>Taiga</B></FONT>: this area of larch and pine forests is found in Khentii province, around Khubsgul Lake  and stretches into Siberia. It's also wet and cold .<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#666600" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>Steppe</B></FONT>: Covering about 20% of  the country, it is home vast numbers of gazells, birdlife and livestock, but issparsely populated .<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#666600" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>Mountain Forest Steppe</B></FONT>: The zone covers about 25% of  Mongolia, is home to gazelles and antelopes, and has a relatively high number of people and livestock.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#666600" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>Desert Steppe</B></FONT>: This includes the lower -lying areas of western Mongolia and covering about 20% of  the country. This dry zone has salt lakes and sand dunes.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#666600" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>Desert</B></FONT>: This zone has very little vegetation, livestock, wildlife, population and rain. Mongols named this desert "Gobi".The Gobi desert lies in the southern part of Mongolia. The Gobi desert's flora is very small and scarce, but it is very important  food the many animals of the Gobi. Goats, sheep and the famous Mongolian bacterian, two-humped, camel inhabits the Gobi. There are many wild animals and birds. The central and the western  part of Mongolia contains mountain ranges, with its highest peaks reaching from 3000 meters to 4734 meters above sea level.Thera are many big rivers and lakes in northwestern part of Mongolia. The biggest river, the Selenge, flows into Lake Baikal, Siberia.  </div> <div>   </div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="248" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 HEIGHT= 58 WIDTH="47"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="58" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="47" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="94"><div> Average </div> <div> temperature (degree C)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="97"><div> Precipitation (mm) </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="47"><div> Jan</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="94"><div> - 26.1 </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="97"><div> 1.5</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="47"><div> Feb</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="94"><div> - 21.7</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="97"><div> 1.9</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> March </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="94"><div> - 10.8</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="97"><div> 2.2</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="47"><div> Apr</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="94"><div> + 0.5</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="97"><div> 7.2</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="47"><div> May</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="94"><div> + 8.3</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="97"><div> 15.3</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="47"><div> June </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="94"><div> + 21.0</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="97"><div> 48.8</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="47"><div> July</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="94"><div> + 24.0</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="97"><div> 72.6</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="47"><div> Aug</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="94"><div> + 19.0</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="97"><div> 47.8</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="47"><div> Sep</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="94"><div> + 9.6</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="97"><div> 24.4</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> Source: Ministry of Infrastructure Development, </div> <div> Tourism Policy Department - Mongolia, 2000</div> <div> <B>Language</B><B>:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > The official language of Mongolia is Mongolian. When you are in Ulaanbaatar, you will be escorted by an English-speaking guide.</FONT></div> <div> <B>Religion</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >: The predominant religion in Mongolia is Tibetan Buddhist Lamaism. Unfortunately most of the Mongolian monasteries were destroyed during the communist rule. Interested clients can enjoy visits to the Gandan  Monastery in Ulaanbaatar and other more famous Buddhist temples throughout Mongolia. Religion has made a complete revival since Mongolia's independence. </FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 833 ><NOBR><div> <B>Time:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >Difference between GMT and Ulaanbaatar time is 7 hours.</FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 712 ><NOBR><div> <B>Communications:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >International telephone is available in hotels. Country code:976 and area </FONT></div> <div> code for Ulaanbaatar:11.Email connections are available.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 57 ><NOBR><div> <B>Entertaiment:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >The world classic and national opera, ballet, folk concert  and circus are </FONT></div> <div> main evening entertainment offered to tourists. Visits to evening entertainment possible</div> <div> during the weekends.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B>Currency:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >The national currency of Mongolia is the togrog. While the currency has</FONT></div> <div>  stabilized to a certain  degree, which is equal to 100 mungu. At present, 10,000, 5,000,</div> <div> 1000,500,100, 50, 20, 10, 5, and 1 tugrug notes are in circulation.Keep in mind that tourist</div> <div>  shops in Ulaanbaatar eagerly accept U.S. dollars.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 417 ><NOBR><div> <B>Currency exchange:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >The official organization authorized to exchange foreign currency is </FONT></div> <div> the Commercial banks in Ulaanbaatar and other province centers. They have network</div> <div> of branches in Ulaanbaatar and exchange bureau at hotels. Exchange rate:Foreign tourists</div> <div> can change their currency at the hotel exchange bureau at the official exchange rate.</div> <div>  The exchange rate is US$1 equals to about 1,102 tugrugs. </div> <div> (By the official exchange rate of  June 2002)</div> <div> <B>Mongolian visa: </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >We often receive requests for information on obtaining visas for travel to</FONT></div> <div>  Mongolia. Since these matters are controlled by the Mongolian's Immigration Ministry, we </div> <div> cannot give instructions on obtaining permission to enter and travel in Mongolia. <I>As laws </I></div> <div> <I>and regulations may change without popular notice (as they have recently), no web</I></div> <div> <I>site or any other non-Mongolian-government entity can rightly do that.</I>We recommend</div> <div> that you <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" >contact the Mongolian Embassy in your country</FONT>,or the one that is accredited to </div> <div> your country. They will provide you with the most up-to-date information on what you must</div> <div> do. This is really the only safe way to find the proper information. </div> <div> You should have your passport stamped with a valid visa from your home country's</div> <div> Mongolian Embassy or consulate <I>before</I> you come to Mongolia.<I>Information that we have</I></div> <div> <I> received from the Mongolian Government says that you may no longer obtain your</I></div> <div> <I> visa at the border or airport!</I> </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>   </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MongolianGuideService"><U><B>home</B></U></A><B>   :  </B><B>Main tour directs in Mongolia</B><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Services and Price"><U><B>Our Services and Price</B></U></A><B>  </B></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="622"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="622" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="622"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="622" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>