Mongolia

Mongolia is a country of distinct seasons and extreme regional variation, the hottest days in the Gobi desert can reach 40C and the coldest winters in Kovsghol can get as low as -50C.  Fortunately those are the extremes and a visit in June to September you might expect temperatures of around 15ºC to 20ºC with a little rainfall and January days will be blue skies but potentially down to -40ºC.

Visit in the winter for dog sledding adventures and the months of June to September will give you the best opportunity to enjoy everything that the ‘Land of the Blue Sky’ has to offer.

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The currency in Mongolia is the Tugrik. It has been a relatively stable currency in recent years, and $1 roughly equates to 1,800MNT.  It is not possible to obtain Mongolian Tugriks (MNT) outside of Mongolia. Although dollars are accepted in some places in the capital, you will need Tugriks for any spending in the countryside.

Tipping is discretionary in Mongolia so it is your choice to reward good service.  Our pre-departure Practicalities documents will give you guidance on appropriate tipping levels but some $1 notes and appropriate Tugriks for out of the city encounters.

Mongolian plug sockets take the European 2-pin plug.  Unless you are camping you will virtually always find somewhere to plug in chargers or appliances.  This may be in your own ger at at ger camp or in shared facilities.

In a country where the temperature can range from +35ºC to -35ºC you'll need to pack according to the season, our pre-departure documents will advise you on this.  However items like a torch, plenty of batteries, insect repellant and a sink plug will come in handy.  Binoculars might be appreciated in Mongolia's vast landscapes.