Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
February
Icy temperatures across the country (typically -15°C during the day and
-25°C at night), although skies are usually clear. Deep snows can block
roads but driving over lakes and rivers is possible. Pollution still lingers in
Ulaanbaatar.
Tsagaan Sar
The Lunar New Year. This is a good time to meet Mongolians and, if you're lucky, get
invited to a family celebration. Note: this may occur in late January or early March.
Bulgan Camel Festival
Over Tsagaan Sar you'll see camel polo, camel racing and other camel games. (
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Khatgal Ice Festival
A celebration that includes ice skating, horse-sledding races, ice fishing and thickly
dressed locals. It'll be bitterly cold but skies are usually clear. (
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Ice Anklebone Shooting Competition
Staged on the frozen Tuul River in Ulaanbaatar. The competition is similar to curling, ex-
cept with ankle-bones (of goats or sheep) replacing the blocks of Scottish granite. (
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Winter Sports
Long-distance ice skating and dog sledding are possible at Lake Khövsgöl (check with
tour companies;
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, or try downhill skiing at Sky Resort (
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