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Planning a Trip to Mongolia: The Basics
A step-by-step orientation for planning a Mongolia trip: choosing the season, deciding where to go, setting the length of stay and sorting out documents.
Planning a Trip
Getting Around and Planning
Practical basics for organizing a trip to Mongolia.
Domestic Flights and Overland Routes: How to Choose
Learn which factors make flying or driving more sensible for long distances in Mongolia: time, weather, baggage, budget, scenery and how flexible you want to be.
Getting to Mongolia
A general guide to reaching Mongolia by air or by rail and road from neighboring countries, what to expect on arrival and how to plan the first day.
Traveling Within Mongolia: Roads, Rail and Flights
Why distances in Mongolia feel long, how few paved roads there are, and an overview of the general options for moving around the country by road, rail and air.
Visas and Entry Requirements for Mongolia
Entry rules for Mongolia vary by nationality and change over time. Learn what documents are generally involved and where to find reliable official information.
What to Pack for Mongolia
A practical packing guide for Mongolia: layered clothing, sun and wind protection, footwear and useful items by season, without a shopping list of brands.
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