Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
September
As summer ends, expect changeable weather. Temperatures will be fair but
you should bring a fleece layer and light jacket. A cold snap may occur and
you might even see a brief snowstorm.
Gobi Marathon
Go for a 42km run in one of the world's most inhospitable deserts. See
www.gobimarathon.org
for information.
Altai Eagle Festival
One of several eagle festivals held in Bayan-Ölgii. This one is held in Sagsai in late
September. (
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)
Fishing
September is a great time for fishing. The weather is good and rivers are calm after the
August rains.
October
October is cool and sees snow flurries up north but is still fine for travel,
especially in the Gobi. By now most ger camps are closed, except for a few
around Terelj.
Eagle Festival
The Eagle Festival in Ölgii is an annual highlight. (
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)
Swan Migration
Visit Ganga Nuur in Sükhbaatar aimag to watch thousands of migrating swans. (
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