Mongolia is the world's second-largest landlocked country after Kazakhstan. It is typically classified as being a part of East Asia, although sometimes it is considered part of Central Asia, and the northern rim of historical Mongolia extends into North Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south. Mongolia's political system is parliamentary democracy. Its capital and largest city is Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia is said to be  the one of the world's youngest democracies. At 1,564,116 square kilometers, Mongolia is the nineteenth largest, and the least densely populated independent country in the world. The country  contains very little arable land as much of its area is covered by arid and unproductive steppes with mountains to the north and west and the Gobi
Desert to the south. Mongolia's scenic emptiness can be quite a tonic for those looking to get away from it all. It has pristine lakes, rugged mountains, hospitable people -- and lots of wide-open spaces for trekking. Approximately thirty percent of the country's 2.8 million people are nomadic or semi-nomadic. The predominant religion in Mongolia is Tibetan Buddhism, and the majority of the state's citizens are of the Mongol ethnicity, though Buriats, Kazakhs and Tuvans also live in the country, especially in the west. About one-third of the population lives in Ulaanbaatar

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Mountains - Lakes - Fishing - Horseback Riding - Hiking


Mongolia, the 'Land of Blue Sky', is a remarkable country of spectacular light and traditional culture. It is an invigorating and exhilarating place to visit, and remains one of the last unspoiled travel destinations in Asia.

An eight day horseback trip through the mountains outside of Ulaan-baatar, done independently or with a group, can be just as rewarding as a driving tour to the country's best-known attractions,if not more so. What makes the journey unique is Mongolia's unbounded hospitality and nomadic culture;a visit to a herder's ger is often the best part of any trip to Mongolia!