ABOUT MONGOLIA

Capital: Ulaanbaatar

Population: 3.2 million

Area: 1.6 million sq km

People: Khalkh Mongols 82%, Khazaks 8%, about a dozen other Mongolian ethnic groups.

Land ranges: Desert to semi-desert to grassy steppe, with mountains I the west and south-west.

Language: Mongolian

Religion: Buddhism

Climate: In the coldest winter months of December-February, average temperature -28°C, In the summer from July- September average temperature +30°C.

Time: GMT +8 hours

Working hours: 09.00-19.00

Currancy: Tugrug /MNT/

Public holiday: December 31- January 1 - New Year 3 days, 

February - Mongolian Lunar Year (Tsagaan Sar), 

June 1 - Mother and Child day, 

July 11-13 Mongolian National Holiday (Naadam festival)

Games: Sheep anklebones, or shagai, are used in games, as dice or as token. Rock, paper, scissors and morra-like games are also played. Wood knots and disentanglement puzzles have traditionally been popular.

Clothes: Mongolian dress has changed little since the days of the empire, because it is supremely well-adapted to the conditions of life on the steppe and the daily activities of pastoral nomads.

However, there have been some changes in styles which distinguish modern Mongolian dress from historic costume. The deel, or kaftan, is the Mongolian traditional garment worn on workdays and special days. It is a long, loose gown cut in one piece with the sleeves; it has a high collar and widely overlaps at the front.

Nowadays, nomadic people who lives in countryside, wore plain deels, which served them both summer and winter.

Music: Mongolia has a very old musical tradition. Key traditional elements are throat-singing, the Morin Khuur (horse head fiddle) and other string instruments, and several types of songs. Mongolian melodies are typically characterized by pentatonic harmonies and long end notes.

Religion: The main religion is Buddhism, During the era of the Great Khans, Mongolia practiced freedom of worship and is still a defining element of the Mongol character. In the 17th century, Tibetan Buddhism became the dominant religion in Mongolia. Traditional Shamanism was, except in some remote regions, suppressed and marginalized. On the other hand, a number of shamanic practices, like ovoo worshiping, were incorporated into Buddhist liturgy.

Tibetan Buddhism is a ritualistic religion with a large number of deities. This inspired the creation of religious objects including images in painting and sculptures.

Amu travel is a specialist Mongolia tour operator provide private tour to tailor-made, families or groups and strive to offer professional and personal attention to all our guests to make their Mongolian truly memorable and exciting. We can assist you tailor your tour itinerary to suit your taste, budget and style.

Our tours are always exclusive to the traveler, except where the traveler wishes to join a group tour. We will be pleased to prepare itineraries and price quotes according to an individual or group’s requirements.

Even before your journey begins, you will enjoy AmuTravel’s high-quality personal service while creating your itinerary and planning your trip. We make booking your tour a breeze enabled by a fully secure online booking system supplemented by professional reservation agents who will take care to address any travel concerns you may have before your trip begins.

Upon your arrival in Mongolia, our local company representatives will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. During your entire tour our highly experienced, professional, multi-lingual tour guides will be readily available to ensure your safety, comfort, and enjoyment.

Our call center operates live 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, for bookings, queries, requests or anything you might need from 8 am to 8pm.

Our main goal is the full satisfaction of our customer and of the group traveling with us.