Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sunrise to Sunset Ultramarathon
A 100km race (there's also a 42km segment for wimps) is held on the shores of Lake
Khövsgöl. Check
www.ultramongolia.org
. (
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)
August
In terms of weather, this tends to be the best month in Mongolia. Temperat-
ures are pleasant and there is enough rainfall to keep the dust down and
turn the grasslands an electric green. However, heavy rains can turn jeep
tracks into mud pits, causing vehicles to get bogged.
Gongoriin Bombani Hural
Religious festival held at Amarbayasgalant Monastery. Bring your tent and camp in the
fields with other festival-goers. (
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)
Mongolia Bike Challenge
Event that brings together serious mountain bikers for a cycling rally.
Khongoryn Els Naadam
A naadam is held nearby these iconic sand dunes, usually on 15 August. (
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)
Khatgal Naadam
A late-summer naadam (usually 11 August) taking place at Khatgal. (
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)
Playtime
Two-day alternative music fest in Gachuurt. A great chance to meet young Mongol mu-
sic fans. Sometimes held late July. (
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)
