Mongolia
2025
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Summary
Mongolia is a vast, sparsely populated country known for its nomadic culture and endless steppes.
We visited during Naadam festival, a traditional celebration featuring the three manly sports of horse racing, wrestling, and archery.
Surviving with no modern amenities and a fun Mongolian diet requires an incredible amount of grit but wow is this place worth it for the view.
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Final Score
4 / 10
Advice
Trip Duration
2 weeks
Currencies Used
Mongolian Tugrik MNT
Best Months
June - August
Daily Budget
$100-200usd
Challenges
Roads and English do not really exist
Do
Prepare various entertainments for the many long drives, you will spend most of your days driving
Try to be a part of the Naadam festival with its perfect weather and bright outfits
Don't
Buy Naadam tickets in advance, they're only required for the stadium and it's not exactly hard to get in without them
Underestimate the wild climate, it'll be scorching hot in the day and freezing at night
Be vegan
