Travel Guide
GobiDesert travel guide
One of Earth's last great wildernesses—the Gobi spans dinosaur fossils, sand dunes, and endless horizons. Adventure travel at its most raw and rewarding.
Language
Mongolian
Currency
MNT
Timezone
ULAT (UTC+8)
Best time
May-Sep
Budget/day
$60-120
When to visit
Jan
-25 to -10°C
Feb
-22 to -8°C
Mar
-12 to 5°C
Apr
-2 to 15°C
May
8 to 25°C
Jun
15 to 32°C
Jul
18 to 35°C
Aug
16 to 32°C
Sep
8 to 24°C
Oct
-2 to 14°C
Nov
-12 to 2°C
Dec
-22 to -8°C
Safety
Moderate RiskRequires organized tours—remote and harsh environment. Temperature extremes, limited medical facilities.
Women travellers
Exercise standard precautions. Research specific areas before visiting. Use registered transport services. Avoid isolated areas at night.
Culture & etiquette
- + Multi-day tours required—book from Ulaanbaatar
- + Ger camps offer authentic nomadic experience
- + Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag) where first dinosaur eggs discovered
- + Camel trekking across dunes is unforgettable
- - Don't display expensive items
- - Don't share too much with strangers
- - Don't ignore local customs
- - Don't assume everyone speaks English
Food to try
Camp cooking
A local favorite worth trying.
Mutton
A local favorite worth trying.
Airag if offered
A local favorite worth trying.
Hidden gems
Details are indicative and may change. Verify visa, safety, and entry requirements before travel.