Travel Information From India to Mongolia

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Mongolia.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Mongolia.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Mongolia. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Mongolia, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Mongolia.

For travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas
TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary.
TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : Mongolian

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Sain uu
Good morning = Öglöönii mend
Good afternoon = Ödriin mend
Goodbye = Bayartai
Nice to meet you = Taniltsakhad taatai bailaa

Conversational

How are you? = Yuu baina?
I am good thank you = Bi sain baina bayarlalaa
What’s your name? = Tany ner khen be?
My name is … = Minii ner…
Do you speak English? = Ta angliar yaridag uu?
I don’t speak … = bi yaridaggüi…
How do you say… in … = Ta yaaj khelekh ve… in…
I don’t understand = Bi oilgokhgüi baina

Basics

Yes = Tiimee
No = Ügüi
Please = Guiya
Thank you = Bayarlalaa
You’re welcome = Ta tavtai morilno uu
Excuse me = Örshöögöörei
Wait = Khüleegeerei
Hurry up = Khurdlaarai
Go away = Zail
Let’s go to = Ruu yavtsgaaya
I want to go to … = Bi ochikhyg khüsch baina ...
A little bit = Baga zereg
A lot = Olon

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Ryestoran
Do you have? … = Tand baigaa yuu? …
Not too spicy = Khet khaluun nogootoi bish
It was delicious = Ene ni amttai baisan
The bill, please = Tootsoo, guiya
How much? = Kher ikh ve?
Very expensive = Mash ünetei
Can you reduce the price? = Ta üniig buuruulj chadakh uu?
Please can I have a beer? = Bi shar airag uuj bolokh uu?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taksi
Car = Mashin
Bus = Avtobus
Right = Baruun tal
Left = Züün tal
Straight = Chigeeree
Stop here = End zogs

Places

Downtown = Khotyn töv
Street = Gudamj
Hotel = Zochid buudal
Museum = Muzyei
Mall = Khudaldaany töv
Market = Zakh zeel
Hospital = Emneleg
Doctor = Doktor
Police = Tsagdaa
Post office = Shuudangiin gazar
Bank = Bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Tsag khed bolj baina?
Today = Önöödör
Tomorrow = Margaash
The day after tomorrow = Nögöödör
Yesterday = Öchigdör
When? = Khezee?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Jorlon khaana baidag ve?
Help me, please = Nadad tuslaach
Call an ambulance = Türgen tuslamj duudakh
I don’t feel goo = Nadad saikhan sanagdakhgüi baina

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Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia. It’s in the Tuul River valley, bordering the Bogd Khan Uul National Park. Originally a nomadic Buddhist center, it became a permanent site in the 18th century. Soviet control in the 20th century led to a religious purge. Soviet-era buildings, museums within surviving monasteries, and a vibrant conjunction of traditional and 21st-century lifestyles typify the modern city.

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Dodgy Taxis

There are two types of taxis in Mongolia - official and unofficial. Official taxis will have branding on the outside of their car and fare meters. Unofficial is basically a private car you pick up off the street, so don't be surprised if one pulls up and offers you a ride!

Negotiate the fare before you hop into the taxi as some drivers can charge travelers exorbitant fares. Always carry small Togrog notes so the driver doesn't see the rest of your money.

Local Kids

Large groups of teenagers or kids may harass you for your money upon leaving a bar. Generally, as long as you keep your money hidden and out of sight, they will leave you alone to try to find someone showing more obvious bling. These groups are generally harmless if you move through them, but they may seem scary at the time because there are so many people.

Festival Times

Times to be aware of increased criminal activity are the Naadam Summer Festival in July and the Tsagaan Sar Winter Festival, when lots of tourists are around. Don't keep your valuables in your pockets, because organized crime syndicates with plenty of experience pickpocketing are sure to be trawling the areas discreetly to steal whatever money they can find.

Use a padlock on your backpack, as pickpockets will open the bag and take things out without you noticing. Take a local who speaks Mongolian to the police station if you need to report anything, and be aware that you need your phone serial number to report it if it is your cell phone that has been stolen.

Horse Thieves

It may seem like a fun idea to travel across the desert or scrubland by horse, especially if you are traveling with other nomads or a guide you picked up locally. Armed bandits may follow your group across the desert and steal all your stuff, including your horses, while you sleep. The local guide may either be a patsy or in league with the thieves. Either way, you will end up out of luck and stuck in the desert.

If you want to travel further afield and see some of the stunning natural beauty that Mongolia has to offer, make sure you travel with a respectable touring agency.

Border Scams

Finally, one common scam if you're crossing the border from Mongolia into either Russia or China is to be stopped and harassed by someone in an official-looking uniform. This person will attempt to inform you that you are required to have travel insurance in order to travel across the border and will sell you the "required travel insurance." This is a flat-out lie designed to trick travelers into giving up money for nothing. Don't do it! There is no such thing as required travel insurance, and the uniforms were probably borrowed, stolen or manufactured. Plus you already have travel insurance before you set off from home.

International Driving Permit 1968 is required

• The most common religion in Mongolia is Buddhism
• Don't sit or stand on Buddha statue for taking a picture. This can lead to stay in prison.
• Don't be surprised - much of Mongolian society has kept a tradition of a nomadic lifestyle, closely tied around their livestock. Gers, like yurts, are the mobile tent-homes.
• Don't forget horses have always played an essential role in daily life as well as in the arts - never hurt a horse, not even verbally.
• Don't forget to show respect when greeting. While foreigners are expected to shake hands, the traditional form of greeting is the bow - the deeper you bow, the more respect you show. A foreign visitor ('gaijin') may bow the head slightly since no one expects foreigners to understand the subtle nuances of bowing generally.
• Don't be afraid to accept an invite to Mongolian nomad house - be respectful, especially around the family altar, which is typically at the back of ger.
• Don't be surprised if you are served with horse meat, especially if you're visiting Kazak family in the west. Breakfast and lunch are most important meals of the day and include a lot of meat and dairy.
• Don't need to knock on Yurt door.
• Don't be surprised Mongolians keep little personal space and even ride on each other's laps on public transport.
• Don't cross the border using unofficial crossing - Mongolia takes border security very seriously, and only a few specified land border crossings are open to foreigners.
• Don't necessarily show your love affection physically in public - it’s not common to see couples kissing in public.
• Don't point with a finger to a person - it’s considered as a deprecatory gesture. Use the whole hand instead.
• Don't show the soles of your feet to anyone - it’s considered as bad manner.
• Don't forget the rainy season takes place from mid-July to mid-September and dust storms usually take place in May and June.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Mongolia?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Mongolia. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Mongolia is ranked 85th in the world. Mongolia provides free and universal healthcare to its citizens.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.