Hiking is another best way to explore Mongolia and Mongolia has a lot to offer for hikers. The country is vast and the most sparsely populated in the world makes it a great destination for hikers. In terms of natural beauty, Mongolia has everything tall mountains up to 4000 meters, a great Gobi desert, boundless steppes, thick-set forest, and shores along ocean-like lakes.
So where to hike in Mongolia?
It’s really up to you but here are some recommendations for you.
- Hike across the great Gobi desert.
The Gobi desert is known as the coldest desert in the world and it’s just wholly desert there are some vegetations and nomads who live there which makes it special. You will hike through the oasis to sand dunes and steppes to mountains.
2. What pack with you when you hike through the Gobi
It is true that the Mongolian Gobi is known as the coldest desert in the world however it does not mean that it will be bone-chilling cold. During the summer average temperature in the Gobi would be 25 to 35 celsius also it will be raining too. So you must be prepared basic hiking equipment such raincoat, sun cream, and hat, etc.
3. Where exactly to hike across the vast Gobi desert?
We are offering Khongor sand dunes as hiking destinations in Mongolia. Hiking along the sand dunes will be challenging and the same time a mesmerizing experience. You may feel lost in the middle of nowhere also may feel not really away from civilization because you will be seeing nomads ger and roaming herds throughout the trip. Gobi desert does not necessarily mean that it just dried up grounds in this trip you walk along the Khongor river and Khongor sand dune which is a truly extraordinary combination of nature.
