Things to Do in Mongolia — Activities & Experiences

Top 10 things to do in Mongolia

Without a doubt, Mongolia is one of the most adventurous destinations and has a rich culture and a  great history. If you seek an Adventure that is truly uncommon and need an inspiration of Culture that is absolutely unique or if you are a true Nature lover and generally looking for a lifetime adventure and a less explored mysterious place, then you are in the right place.

1.       Horse riding.

Mongolians have a long and deep tradition or culture which is related so horses. Mongolian horses are small but strong and they are well known as the good companion of the Mongol soldiers during the war also worshipped and respected by steppe nomads as their spiritual power. Nowadays, Mongolian nomads use horses for daily riding, transportation, racing for the Naadam festival, and food and milk supplies. So why not try a horseback riding tour when you visit Mongolia? Horseback Riding is the best way to see and feel true Mongolia.

2.       Exploring Nomadic Lifestyle and participate daily life of nomads.

For centuries, the people of the steppe have been developing a pastoral way of life-living in the ger and moving in the search of best pastures for their livestock. Mongolian nomads have been keeping and bringing their ancestors’ cultural heritage to the 21st century with no changes. Nomads raise 5 types of animals-goat, sheep, cattle, yak, camel, and horse-that provide meat, dairy products, cashmere, wool, felt, leather and transportation. Visiting and staying with nomadic families is one part of the way to understand their culture deeply. They are very warm and friendly after entering their ger they offer milk tea with whatever they have -this is the first experience to know their hospitality.

3.       Enjoying the Naadam festival

Mongolians celebrate a few holidays and one of the two major national celebrations is Naadam Festival-activities are horse riding, wrestling, and archery-held officially in July throughout the country. It is also known as the most colorful, historical, and competitive festival said to be originated from military parades and soldier as most colorful, historical and competitive festival-said to be originated from military and soldiers training.

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4.      Try  Mongolian cuisine: Tradition BBQ Khorkhog

Traditional Mongolian meals are hearty, highly calorific and heavily meat and dairy-based. Five domesticated animals (mutton, beef and goat) are the main source of sustenance for Mongolians, so meat, fat, milk, cheese and cream feature highly in dishes. Vegetables are not a strong element of the Mongolian diet as they are a nomadic people. This means they don’t have a fixed habitation and pack up and move from place to place several times a year with their herds, rather than tend to crops. Mongolian food is more about eating to survive rather than having a gourmet experience. But the fascinating thing about this is that the dishes named here have been served up for thousands of years and haven’t changed that much!

Khorkhog is a barbecue dish in Mongolian cuisine. Khorkhog is made by cooking pieces of meat inside a container that also contains hot stones and water, and is often also heated from the outside and it is one of the tastiest dishes around, with the meat and vegetables cooking until they’re succulent and practically falling apart.