Gachuurt Travel Guide

  Thumbs-up for camping around Gachuurt!
by swesn
 
  • Thumbs-up for camping around Gachuurt!
      Thumbs-up for camping around Gachuurt!
    by swesn
  • Indispensible Mongolian horses
      Indispensible Mongolian horses
    by swesn
  • Curious Mongolian children
      Curious Mongolian children
    by swesn
  • The gers in the hills opposite the river
      The gers in the hills opposite the river
    by swesn
  • Taking a break, after setting up camp
      Taking a break, after setting up camp
    by swesn
 

Explore Gachuurt

Hotels  

THE GER: MONGOLIAN COUNTRYSIDE

THE GER: MONGOLIAN COUNTRYSIDE, Gachuurt

 swesn Says:  While some tourists come especially to Mongolia to stay in tourist gers, it is more authentic to stay with a local family. However, this cannot be planned beforehand. If you are lucky to get the chance, go for it for you will have a tremendously memorable experience.Pros :-... 

Shopping  

N/A: Grossery

N/A: Grossery, Gachuurt

 vd29 Says:

Local Customs  

SNIFF THE SNUFF

SNIFF THE SNUFF, Gachuurt

 swesn Says:  Mongolian men carry with them a snuff bottle, filled with snuff, a sort of tobacco powder. A custom upon meeting friends is to exchange their snuff bottles with the other men. Unscrew the cap. Take the little ladel which is attached to the cap and scoop out a miniscule... 

INSIDE THE GER

INSIDE THE GER, Gachuurt

 swesn Says:  Entering the ger, one should walk clock-wise around it. There are standard places to put things. The stove is in the middle. On the left, upon entering, is where they put the horse saddles and other related items. In the back-ground is the family chest. To the right of the... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

WILD HORSES

WILD HORSES, Gachuurt

 swesn Says:  My impression is that horses in Mongolia are wilder. During our stay at Gachuurt, the kind Mongolians offered to let us ride their horses to cross a river or whatever. However, in one incident, a horse with my friend Pablo on it panicked and galloped away at top speed. Pablo... 

Off The Beaten Path  

GACHUURT : CAMPING

GACHUURT : CAMPING, Gachuurt

 swesn Says:  If you do not have time and are not going on a jeep tour into the outskirts of Mongolia, here is a suggestion : You can take a local bus to Gachuurt, a village just 20km from Ulaan Baator. There is a river nearby. Walk around until you find a nice spot to camp. The view... 

The Place

Plan a Gachuurt vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Gachuurt locals

Experience Gachuurt
  •   6 Tips and Reviews
  •  45 Photos
  Share your Travels  
Map of Gachuurt
 

The People

 
Our Members Say
 profile photo

 While some tourists come especially to Mongolia to stay in tourist gers, it is more authentic to stay with a local family. However, this cannot be planned... 

 

Question about Gachuurt?

Our members can help!

postQuestion_button

Top Gachuurt Writer

1

GACHUURT

swesn profile photo

 For more details of my GACHUURT Travelogue , please visit : MONG-STRUCK ( .. Ulaan Baator .. Gachuurt .. Ulaan Baator .. Kharkhorin .. Ulaan Baator ) To ULAANBAATOR next... For MORE TIPS... 

View all rated pages

View newest pages

Build your own Gachuurt page