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Eagle Festival Tour

2008 ~ 2009 Eagle Hunting Festival will be held in Bayan-Ulgii on Oct 02 and Oct 03 in 2008.

This is total 7 day trip (5 days in Ulgii). In addition to this trip, we can organize more specialized trips depending on our clients needs and interests.

If you are interested in Eagle hunting tours and Eagle Festival please feel free to contuct us.

We can also offer some economical tours based on your budged.

 


Climbing in Tsambagarav Mountain.

This area comprised area of 1109.6 square kilometers of Tsambagarav Mountain was established in 2000. The area is of significance for the study of glaciers and is also designated to protect snow leopards.


Climbing to Tavan Bogd mountain

Altai Tavanbogd National Park (636,161 hectares). Takes in Tavanbogd Uul, Mongolia’s highest mountain, and the stunning lakes of Khoton, Khurgan and Dayan. Fauna includes argali sheep, ibex, maral (Asiatic red deer), stone marten, deer, elk, Altai snowcock and eagles.


Fishing tour in Altai Tavan Bogd

Bayan-Ulgii is the right place for fishing with its unique cultural and exotic view in the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. In fact, Bayan-Ulgii exports tons of fish every year to the Russia and other countries. There are three major places for fishing in Bayan-Ulgii.

Firstly, our fishing tour will be organized on the top of Altai  Tavan Bogd National Park. In the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park there are lakes three famous lakes for fishing such as Khoton, Khurgen and Sirgali.

Secondly, Khovd river which is crossing Ulgii city has wide variety of fishes. Also Tsagaan and Sagsai river are major fisher attractions in this area. 

Tolbo, Dayan, Ashat lakes are another well-knows places for fishers in Bayan-Ulgii. Tolboo and Dayan lakes contain wide variety of fish kinds. Their views are unique and enjoyable. 


Long term Home Stay in nomadic family.

We provide unique opportunity for home staying in nomadic family. You can choose to stay in nomadic life style or modern life style. By staying with nomadic people of Ulgii, you can see their culture, agricultural techniques, techniques of their unique nomadic style, moving with camel, staying in gers.

Home stay in Ulgii is unique because:

  • 90% of population in Ulgii is Kazakhs and they have different culture
  • They are really friendly
  • You can experience real nomad life
  • Meet, talk with eagle hunters
  • Viewing unique nature


Eagle hunting tour for 2008 and 2009

You can learn eagle hunting techniques by experiencing with real Kazakh eagle hunters of Ulgii. It is different from Eagle festival show with its real experience. We will go for hunting with several eagle hunters. They will show you how to teach eagle to hunt rabbits, foxes, and wolves. If you are a researcher it is good chance to learn eagle hunting. If you are not a researcher you can still benefit this tour. You will have lots of amazing memories after finishing this tour.
This tour has following three advantages:

  • Experienceing amazing eagle hunting with Kazakh eagle hunters.
  • Visiting the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park which the highest mountain in Mongolia.
  • Visiting nomadic people’s home.

You will have chance to see wild animals such as ibex,  wolves, herd of wild sheeps.


Jeep tour in Mongolia in 2008

Tours by jeep takes you to the majestic Altai mountain ranges in western Mongolia. We will use in this exciting adventure tour the very reliable Russian jeeps. Of course, there are many chances riding horse.  The Mongol Altai range has some of the most exceptional mountain scenery that one could ever see without any doubts. Trekking through the snowy mountains in the hot summer amongst the majestic peaks, you will be walking on Mongolia's longest glacier.

This part of Mongolia is essentially unique with its cultural rich cultural differences. There are Kazakh people who are totally has different religion, language than normal Mongolians. Also amazingly, Khoton and Tuva people of Mongolia live there.

You will admire the amazing nature and unique traditions during this wonderful trekking.


About Western Mongol Tour
Dear Our Valuable Guests,

With a warm welcome Western Mongol Tour invites you to take part in our tours or travel packages and ground services Ulgii provinces of Mongolia. Mainly our tour company operates in western part of Mongolia, specifically in Ulgii province. We also have several camp in Khovd, Uvs and Khovosgol provinces. Ulgii is the unique provinces among other provinces of Mongolia with its ethnicity, attractive natural view, cultural uniqueness of Kazakh people. Eagle hunting of Kazakh people is the most attractive side of Ulgii.
About Ulgii
Called “the Roof of the World”, Bayan-Ulgii is a far-off land of high mountains (the Mongol Altai - Tavan Bogd mountains with 4,373 m peak) torrents and glaciers, inhabited by Kazakh people, a minority who has a different culture from the Mongols, herding yaks and goats and hunting with trained eagles.
Altai Tavan bogd tour
We have 1-10 days tour for each year usually in the Altai tavan bogd mountain ranges. We have nomadic style camps in several vital areas of Altai tavan bogd. 10 day tour is travelled by jeep and horses.
The highest point of Mt.Khuiten: Tavan bogd.
The Tavan Bogd range looking up the Potanin glacier. The highest point of the range (Mt Khuiten is in cloud). The glacier is the normal approach to the range with a high camp made on the ice at about 3600 m. August 2006. Photo by Dave Woods. All rights reserved.
West part of Mongolia; Altai mountains.
Mongolia is a mountainous country with the Mongolian Altai and Gobi Altai mountain ranges extending from west to south while the Hangai and Hentii mountains share the central and east northern part of the country.
Eagle Festival 2007, Ulgii
Dear all,
Today, I am going to share with some pictures from Eagle Festival 2007 in Ulgii, Mongolia.

Eagle festival is an annual festival held in Bayan-Ulgii aimag of Mongolia. In eagle festival, eagle hunters(in Kazakh BURKITSHI) will make an show catching small animals such as fox, rabbbit by their trained eagles.
Golden Eagle Festival, October 3 - October 13, 2007.
Golden Eagle Festival, October 3 - October 13, 2007.
SnowPeak camp
SnowPeak camp:
Total Solar Eclipse of 2008 August 01
On Friday, 2008 August 01, a total eclipse of the Sun is visible from within a narrow corridor that traverses half the Earth. The path of the Moon's umbral shadow begins in Canada and extends across northern Greenland, the Arctic, central Russia, Mongolia, and China. A partial eclipse is seen within the much broader path of the Moon's penumbral shadow, which includes northeastern North America, most of Europe and Asia.
Eagles Attack Wolf
Eagles Attack Wolf
Kazakh Eagle Hunters: Tug-of-War
Kazakh Eagle Hunters: Tug-of-War
Eagle hunter in western Mongolia.
Eagle hunter in western Mongolia.
An eagle hunter in Ulgii, Mongolia
An eagle hunter in Ulgii, Mongolia

MONGOLIA VISA INFORMATION
Visa is required for all, except citizens of the following countries. Visas are available from the Mongolian embassy (Check here) in your country. If there is no Mongolia embassy in your country, one month visas can be obtained on the spot once you arrive at the airport or railway station. There will also be a visa fee of $53US. We will supply an official confirmation letter (by email or post) for your visa application once you book a travel servse with us.
Enjoy Total Solar Eclipse from Altai Tavan Bogd
According to NASA, the Total Solar Eclipse path pass through
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park of Mongolia.

This is a unique chance enjoying Total Solar Eclipse with Kazakh Eagle Hunters of Mongolia from Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.
Total Solar eclipse in Mongolia, Aug-01-2008
Total Solar eclipse will be in Aug-01-2008. The path of the Moon's umbral shadow begins in Canada and extends across northern Greenland, the Arctic, central Russia, Mongolia, and China. In Mongolia, the main central path of solar eclipse passes through Bayan-Ulgii and Khovd aimag, but from other regions of Mongolia it can be seen approximitly 80%.
Eagle hunting show
Eagle hunting show which was produced in real time with eagle hunters. It is not just like show, it is real.
Kazakh Eagle Hunters: Parade & Practice Attacks
Kazakh Eagle Hunters: Parade & Practice Attacks

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