Travel Guide
Visa Information
Flight to Mongolia
Train to Mongolia
FAQ
Visa Information
Visa is issued by Embassies, Diplomatic Missions, and Consular offices of Mongolia prior to departure to Mongolia or obtained at the Chinggis Khaan international airport and Zamiin Uud and Altanbulag railway ports at the point of entry to the country in presence of a formal Letter of Invitation. If one is traveling on an organized tour, visas can be obtained through tourism companies and travel agencies. Citizens of the USA, EU, and Japan can obtain their visas without the official Letter of Invitation while travelers from other countries would be required to fill the form. “Khongor Expedition” LLC, we are able to provide the invitation letter for one month visa within in a one day when you send the following information to khongor@mongol.net .
- Full name - Nationality
- Passport number - Passport issued date
- Passport expired date - Sex
- Birthday - Home address
- Your receiving fax number or email address.
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Flight to Mongolia
The majority of visitors come to Mongolia by air through ChinggisKhaan International Airport to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.
There are several airlines that fly to Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar) directly from Korea, China, Russia, Germany (via Moscow) and Japan. We are able to book a cheap and convenient air ticket for you from Ulaanbaatar to directly Korea /Seoul/, China (Beijing), Russia(Moscow) and Japan (Tokyo) as well as domestic flight tickets in Mongolia. Therefore, if you are taking the flight tour with us, the flight ticket is included in the price of the tour.
To book a flight ticket via Khongor:
· Early booking is recommended
· Passport copy is required
· Please contact the Mongolian Embassy in your home country to see if you need a to enter Mongolia
· Please be at Chinggis Khan airport of Ulaanbaatar at least 2 hours in advance when you leave Mongolia
When you arrive in Mongolia, let us know your flight information( departure date and time, flight number) via khongor@mongol.net and we arrange the transport to pick you up from the Chinggis Khan airport.
Train to Mongolia
The famous rail way route runs between Moscow- Ulaanbaatar- Beijing.
Khongor Expedition, we are able to book train tickets to either destinations from Ulaanbaatar. The journey from UB to Moscow by train takes 5 days and from UB to Beijing takes about 32 hours. Each train has a choice between the 2nd class to 4 berth compartments /kupi/ and 1st class 2 berth compartments / SP/ as well as a restaurant. The tickets can only be purchased one month in advance.
- Early booking is recommended
- Passport copy is required
- Please contact the Mongolian Embassy in your home country to see if you need a to enter Mongolia
- Please be the railway station of Ulaanbaatar at least 30 min in advance.
When you arrive Ulaanbaatar, let us know your train number with its carriage number via khongor@mongol.net and we will arrange the transport to pick you up from Chinggis Khan airport.
FAQ
Below are the answers to some of the questions we get asked the most often, please have a look if your questions is already there, if not feel free to email us to khongor@mongol.net
1. When is the best time to come to Mongolia?
May to September is the best season, with the high season in July for the Naadam Festival. August and September are also suitable months of the year, our climate is such that you will still have many sunny days at this time.
2. Is Mongolia a safe destination?
Mongolia has one of the lowest crime rates in the world and people are known for their nomadic hospitality and kindness and they will make you feel very welcome. But when you are in the street of Ulaanbaatar city, you have to watch your bag and wallet unless there are many pickpockets around.
3. What should I bring with me?
Warm and thin layers of clothing, waterproof jacket, good walking boots, sandals and a hat and/or headscarf to protect you from the sun and winds. Don’t forget insect repellent, sun cream, lip-gloss and first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you ) and camera equipment.