Caught in the daily hassles of life, a seeping wish for solitude creeps in us and the vast stretch of arid land seems to provide solace. That’s what first comes to mind when you think of a desert right?
But Gobi is much more than that. Together with the Sahara Desert of Africa, the Gobi Desert of Mongolia is one of the biggest deserts in the world with varying geographical phenomenons, way of life and wildlife. All of this makes up for an once in a lifetime traveling experience.
Gobi has everything for everyone. Whether you are crazy about rocks or animals, whether you look to the sky or to the people, whether you love nature or history – you should be experiencing this desert.
Or should we say Gobi should be experiencing you?
Not convinced enough? Checkout how you can trip and fall over this trip and hold your breath for uncertainties.
- An Ancient Ruin
Amidst this No Man’s Land lies the ruins of an ancient civilization with its legends and myths. The Buddhist Monasteries of the region Ongiin Khiid guards it. Bari Lam Khiid and Khutagt Lam Khiid were built in 1810 and 1760 respectively. Together they act as a complex and harbour thousands of monks, quietly guarding a different world. They were regarded as the largest monasteries of Mongolia in their time.
- The Dreamy Flaming Cliffs
The glistening rocks amidst the clear blue sky is the place for solace for many. But for the rock excited ones here is where you meet different rock structures as you take a walk
- Meeting the dinosaurs
For the one looking for adventure – a dinosaur is lying somewhere around the excavation sites of Bayanzag
It’s a 1922 excavation site with large fossils remains of dinosaurs
- A Sand Dune Trek
This is an exhilarating experience like no other if you can climb up the sand dunes of Khongoryn and live the panoramic view of the azure blue sky and glistening sandy desert
- Experiencing A Nomad’s Life
The foremost experience of Gobi, lies in its nomadic lifestyle and there’s only one way to explore it – live in a ger (yurt), the pristine tents of the pastoral nomadic communities. These spacious dome dents are a perfect place for a desert night out.
- A Sight of Vultures and Gazelles
A 670 sq.km. long nature reserve where you witness exotic wildlife like black vultures, gazelles,wolves, argali etc. At 2200 metre elevation the Ikh Nartiin Chuluu Nature Reserve is a place to experience wildlife and culture together. It’s here you meet the nomadic herd communities of Gobi. Glacial rocks, corals and presence of huge areas of water bodies make it a remote place of wildlife treasure.
- Meet the Eagles in a High Mountain
Yoliin Am Canyon or the Valley of Eagles is a picturesque green valley surrounded by mountains in Saikhan National Park. A cool place in the desert summer where ices remain caged in the crevices of rocky mountain walls. Eagles and other wildlife thrive here.
- Experiencing ‘The End of World’
The beautiful red canyon of Kherman Tsav is a powerhouse of experience. It’s a stuff that legends are made of as told by Roy Chapman’s ” the end of the world”. Find yourself amidst the fossils of this great canyon.
- Living a High Life on A Camel
Last but not the least, enjoy the quintessential camel ride over the desert and gorge on exotic lamb delicacies. This is the time to explore if you like lambs, they are the choicest food ingredient here. It’s indeed silence of the lamb in the literal sense.
These are the most hard to miss experiences in the Gobi Desert but thousands more are lying here and there as you move. So, travel with the sheeps and goats to discover the new roads that you have missed! Gobi beckons with its unique call.
Each step is a giant step towards mankind and adventure here!
References
https://www.discovermongolia.mn/blogs/5-must-do-activities-when-visiting-the-gobi-desert
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