It's not that I'm promoting Mongolian tourism, but its nomadic lifestyle--living in simplicity and wilderness--that had me hooked was incredibly amazing and hard to find. Mongolian vodka, organic food, horseback riding and gers all in one package only happened at this camp.
Picture was taken when we were on our way through the alpine meadow to visit a nomadic family.
Back in 2006 this immense grassland in Ulaanbaatar remained completely untouched by the outside world. Not sure it still looks the same today.
This part of the landlocked country is covered by grassland, justifiably known as the "Land of Blue Sky," where is a extremely windy place. You need boots and overcoat to protect your skin because of the high altitude.
My travel mates and I stayed in the same Ger for three days. It was the most unforgettable and exquisite experience I've ever had. The camp is located in the middle of a desert surrounded by immense mountain ranges. At night, after sunset, I walked around the desert in the moonlight. During daytime we took tours to visit the neighboring nomadic families who showed us how to make Suutei tsai-salty milk tea.
During my stay at the Yurt camp, I learned to say thank you in Mongolian: Баярлалаа [Bayarlaa].
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