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Mongolia

Mongolia

Mongolia at a Glance

Capital City

Ulaanbaatar

Population

3.1 million

Currency

Mongolian Tughrik

Languages

Mongolian

How to say hello

Sain bainuu?

Fun Fact

Mongolia is home to the snow leopard

Discover the vast, untouched landscapes of Mongolia, where rugged mountains meet endless steppes. From nomadic traditions to ancient history and stunning natural beauty, Mongolia offers a truly unique and adventurous experience for students.

Mongolia

Our operations in Mongolia deliver immersive and impactful experiences for students. Join us in this rugged, sparsely-populated country to experience the rich Mongolian culture through hands-on service projects and outdoor adventures.

Mongolia

We custom design our journeys to meet your school’s requirements, so please contact us to discuss the type of experience you are looking for. As a general guide, here are some of the potential elements of your journey through Mongolia.

Service Projects

Infuse has developed various long-term partnerships with communities and local organisations in Mongolia. Some of our service projects that you could support include

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Sogoog Village

Engage with a locally run NGO to carry out service projects designed in consultation with herding families, village elders and small towns in the region. Though projects may vary based on current needs, you will likely help organize a summer camp for children of local nomadic families, for them to practice their English, improve summer knowledge retention, and possibly teach them about dental hygiene, a rarity in nomadic cultures until our partner NGO began an education program.

Green Project

Help provide nourishing vegetables by volunteering in the local town’s “Green Project” gardens, an effort to provide a more balanced diet to the meat-and-dairy heavy nomads.

Culture & Exploration

Lose your breath at the vast untamed reaches of the Mongolian steppes. Immerse yourself in traditional Mongolian life as you learn to appreciate the warmth of a ger, the reach of the sky, and the value of a shared cup of tea. Take in the ancient practice of the Three Manly Sports, trek through the wild west of the Altai Mountains, and visit the last eagle hunters on earth as you adopt the nomadic lifestyle. You may like to incorporate some of the following experiences into your journey:

Terelj National Park

Discover the most well-known park in central Mongolia, famous for its unique rock formations and stunning views.

Kharakhorum

The ancient capital of Genghis Khan’s empire and a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the imposing statue of Genghis Khan, astride the largest horse sculpture in the world.

The Kazakh Culture

Learn how to sew traditional Kazakh handicrafts, and partake in nomadic dances to the tune of the dombor, a traditional Kazakh instrument.

Living with Eagle Hunters

Immerse yourself with a traditional Mongolian nomadic family and live with the famed Kazakh eagle hunters of Bayan-Ulgii.

National History Museum of Mongolia

Visit the National History Museum of Mongolia, where you’ll learn all about the fascinating history of Genghis Khan, his daughters and grandsons who built the world’s largest contiguous empire in history and whose influence on the world’s culture and history is largely underemphasized in Western textbooks. A special highlight is the hall of traditional costumes, which shows the cultural dress of Mongolia’s various ethnic subgroups.

Cultural Show

Visit a rousing cultural show that features traditional dances and the one-of-a-kind khoomi throat-singing.

Ulaanbaatar Markets

Visit a local outdoor market, a maze of stalls and alleys, featuring everything from hand-carved wooden horse saddles to knock-off sportswear. If you want to buy a traditional Mongolian jacket or boots, this is the place to do it.

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Adventure & Challenge

Adventure and challenge is inherent to every journey, however, if you are looking to physically challenge your students through a specific activity, you may opt to include:

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Horseback Riding

Spend an afternoon on horseback in the beautiful valleys of Terelj National Park.

Trekking

Embark on a 5-day trek (2 days driving, 3 days hiking) to the peaks of the country’s highest mountain range, The Altai Mountains, where you can see China, Russia, and Mongolia at the same time.

Sports with local kids

Play a pick-up soccer or volleyball game at a summer camp in the Terelj National Park for Mongolian students of all ages.

Eagle Hunters

Ride camels and hold a Golden Eagle from the world’s last remaining Eagle Hunters – the Kazakh eagle hunters of Bayan-Ulgii.

Accommodation

There are various accommodation options that we can offer in Mongolia; it depends on how “Infused” you would like your journey to be.

Guesthouses

A variety of shared rooms in cities and towns is a great way to get a comfortable nights sleep.

Homestays in Gers

These are traditional Mongolian tents and will be the main style of accommodation on the trip. This style of accommodation has limited amenities but is a truly unique and life-changing experience.

Our People in Mongolia

Anya Buyan-Erdene

Country Manager

Growing up in the land of nomads, travelling has always been a part of Anya’s life. She has a deep respect for the places she visits – a value Anya has imparted on international students since 2013. After graduating from Ikh Zasag International University, Anya supported relief, income generation and health projects for an NGO that served people from 21 provinces in Mongolia.

Anya Buyan-Erdene

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Mongolia offers vast, untouched landscapes and a nomadic way of life, providing a unique cultural and environmental experience for students. From the Gobi Desert to the steppe, students can explore one of the last remaining nomadic cultures in the world.

Students can learn about traditional Mongolian culture by staying in ger camps, studying sustainable herding practices, and participating in ecological research to understand the challenges facing Mongolia’s ecosystems.

Mongolia is home to diverse wildlife, including snow leopards, wild horses, and the endangered Bactrian camel. Students can explore these animals' habitats and learn about the conservation efforts in place to protect them.