#goldeneaglefestival

[rachelroams]

Daydream with me… Where’s the dreamiest place you’ve ever been? Spending time with Kazakh Eagle Hunters in the remote western reaches of Mongolia was, without a doubt, the kind of stuff of which dreams are made. Soft golden sunlight streamed downward across the wide, grassy steppe, as horses grazed and children played. Smoke from cookstoves wended skyward from individual “gers” (yurts) as herding families prepared butter tea and mutton stew within. Dogs barked, and lone motorcyclists herded yaks through canyons that made their way toward the snow-covered Altai Mountains. We rode there, amidst the wild and wind-whipped rock outcroppings, on horseback toward the peaks, to learn from champion Eagle Hunters their craft of tracking animals for meat and fur—a craft which has traveled downward generation to generation through the centuries. When I close my eyes and envision this day, the wind disappears, and the sunlight wraps me up, and I wonder to myself: is it possible I dreamed it?

[ttrmongolia]

Some pictures of the Golden Eagle festival of 2021 🦅 🦅 Eagle 🦅 #goldeneaglefestival https://www.instagram.com/p/CXJGVegPk9G/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nomadicofbluesky]

Golden Eagle Festival- Mongolia is an excellent destination to enjoy the traditional golden eagle festival. The golden eagle festival held in October is the best way to explore the Kazakh culture. If you are going on a Mongolia tour, you can cover the golden eagle festival. Go ahead! And collect some beautiful memories in Mongolia.

[renedianadventures]

Naadam is Mongolia's biggest traditional festival. This annual festival is also locally termed "eriin gurvan naadam", "the three games of men", which are Mongolian wrestling, horse racing, and archery. The festival and these games are held throughout the country during midsummer. It formally commemorates the 1921 Revolution, when Mongolia declared independence from the Qing dynasty and also coincides with Mongolian State Flag Day. This year's festival is currently underway, and while we are sad to miss these exciting celebrations, due to the pandemic restrictions, we will be to be back next year, when we will visit the festival and ride beloved Mongolia again! For more info on our Mongolian tours, visit www.renedian.com/mongolia •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Renedian Adventures. Fully guided adventure motorcycle tours in Africa, Mongolia, South America and Canada. Delivering bucket list experiences around the globe since 2009. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #mongolia #gobidesert #renedianadventures #mongolia #gobidesert #ulaanbaatar #goldeneaglefestival #adventurebike #renedianadventures #turkanagear #adventurebikeriders #adventurerider #adventuretouring #advlife #advmoto #advrider @klimmotorcycle @turkanagear @pikipiki_overland_blog @bartang.eu @uclearnorthamerica @ktm_official @outback_motortek (at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRO1_XIr5M-/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nowheremag]

“Unmasked into daylight, after setting off from the handler she failed to sink against the updrafts and we all fixed on her, watching her turn and turn in the widening gyre, like an apple peel coming off in one long motion.” —B. A. Van Sise, “Can You Hear Me Now?” Link in bio or direct at nowheremag.com/2020/04/can-you-hear-me-now/ . . Uninviting steppes, sepsis, trained eagles, anonymous riverbanks, true love, frozen yaks, trench-shovel toilets, tides of men, endless ochre landscapes & Genghis Khan. . Photo: B. A. Van Sise // @b.a.vansise . #endupnowhere #exploremore #travelstories #travel #traveling #travellit #travelliterature #travelphotos #photoessay #travelphotography #mongolia #ulanbaatar #genghiskhan #eagle #goldeneaglefestival #eagles #goldeneagle #bayanulgii #kazakhs #eaglefestival #goldeneagles https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nRW5yjTZb/?igshid=z31zgo6s68tj

[crooked-compass]

The annual Golden Eagle Festival is arranged by the local Kazakh community, a minority group within Mongolia that make up nearly 90% of the population living the Bayan-Uglii Province. Mongolian Kazakhs primarily practice Islam and have a distinct cultural heritage that differs to other Mongolians, part of the inspiration for the Golden Eagle Festival. In a historical context, Golden Eagles have been used by the Kazakhs for hunting over several centuries, the formation of the Golden Eagle Festival in 1999 aims to preserve their proud tradition. Whilst Golden Eagles are not commonly used in hunting anymore, many Kazakhs have kept these majestic birds as pets, allowing the Kazakhs owners to practice at a young age to become a berkutchi (Kazakh for Eagle Hunter). Enquire for 2018 dates now! http://bit.ly/2iK1sXl #FollowADifferentPath #crookedcompass #mogolia #mongoliasgoldeneaglefestival #goldeneaglefestival #dream #explore #discover #wanderlust #travel #traveller #traveler

[chinggiskhaantravel-blog]

Hiking, Trekking in the Central Mongolia

[zendmen-travel-mongolia-blog]

At the Golden Eagle Festival... #goldeneagle #goldeneaglefestival #birding #falconry #eagle #birdwatching #mongolia #mongol #trekking #thisisadventure @zendmen_travel_mongolia @muno_mgl (at Bayan-Ulegey, Bayan-Olgiy, Mongolia)

[simplyoffbeattravel]

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Which is the nearest Country to India with the lowest population density? Hint: Social distancing is easy at this place because it has a population density of 1.97 people per square kilometer. . . . . . . . . . Its MONGOLIA, the landlocked country in East Asia. In 1206, Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous land empire in history. Where else can you trek across the Gobi Desert on camels, ride on horseback through grassland, or experience a homestay with a nomadic family? From staying in a traditional ger, or yurt, to cheering at Nadaam, the annual festival of archery, wrestling, and horse-riding, attending the Golden Eagle Festival, Mongolia has many things for the adventure traveller. Do you know about Kazakh Eagle Hunters, hunting with eagles is a family tradition, and children as young as 13 are taught the sport? But training eagles to hunt is not easy. They are highly intelligent creatures, capable of forming strong emotional bonds with their masters. If you want an offbeat vacation and to explore a fascinating country, begin planning your trip to Mongolia today with @simplyoffbeat. #mongoliatravel #mongoliatrip #travelmongolia #mongoliatour #mongoliatourism #visitmongolia #mongoliantravel #nadaam #goldeneaglefestival #simplyoffbeat #iamanawesomeinfluencer (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CADJZWkpYRD/?igshid=1mz3x7w68v4hc

[mongolianways]

Hello October! October is not too late to travel to Mongolia as it is still warm during the days but a bit chilly during the nights. The greatest offer of this month is the Golden Eagle Festival. mongolian-ways.com #TravelToMongolia #MongoliaPrivateTours #GoldenEagleFestival #EagleHunter

[bratosiewicz]

Golden Eagle Festival is Mongolia’s biggest event of the year. National Olympics of a kind. 350 best Eagle Hunters come from all across the country to participate in this weekend-long celebration of their culture.

[rachelroams]

Hate overtourism? Here’s an idea for your next trip 👀 Overtourism isn’t just a buzz word; it’s a real issue for many frequently touristed spots around the world. 🚫 What’s one incredible locale that wants more international travelers? Mongolia! 🇲🇳 Mongolia was long at the top of my list, so it was a dream to travel there for the Golden Eagle Festival two years ago. Centered around the Mongolian Kazakh tradition of eagle hunting on horseback, this festival draws attendees from around the world, all of whom make the long trek to the far western province of Bayan-Ölgii to witness the eye-popping spectacle. 🦅 From competitions based on golden eagles’ prowess to archery and camel-racing competitions, the early October event is unlike anything else I’ve attended. 🙌 ➡️ FESTIVAL TIPS ➡️ 🌏 Because the festival is so remote, attendees can either fly (which is more expensive) or make the multi-day drive (which is cheaper) between the capital city of Ulaanbaatar and Ölgii. I opted for flying since I was short on time, with just 10 days total to travel within Mongolia. This allowed me to also explore other regions of the country, which are beautiful, vast, and varied. ✈️ Hotels and flights tend to book up well in advance of the festival, so it’s smart to book tickets/rooms as soon as bookings open for each. 🍫 Infrastructure at the festival grounds is limited, so bringing your own comfort items (e.g. warm clothes, filtered water, snacks, TP, etc) is smart—and practicing Leave no Trace is essential. 📸 Taking photographs of eagle hunters while they engage in competition is appropriate, but taking pictures of them without their permission *outside* of competition time is not. The best practice is to engage in conversation first, request permission to take portraits or action shots, and offer a small bit of money as a gesture of thanks. These small offers of thanks help support their journeys to/from the festival, support their elaborate festival costumes, and *also* support the maintenance of their cultural heritage. 🚌 If you’d like to attend the Golden Eagle Festival in 2025 or beyond, I loved traveling with @elsewhere.io. They planned an incredible adventure for me and a friend, from the capital city to the festival and beyond.

[renedianadventures]

Nate Davis had been telling his wife Kathy he’d like to take a motorcycle trip in the Alps, but Kathy, having had experienced Western Europe as an exchange student, had a more ambitious idea: the legendary Mongolia.. Nate grew up in Maine and didn’t venture too far from home until he met Kathy; they’d traveled to Germany, Australia, and the Czech Republic, but after speaking with Rene at the nearby Cleveland IMS (International Motorcycle Show), Kathy set her sights on Central Asia. It took a year to convince Nate to go on the Gobi Discovery expedition. “Mongolia has so few paved roads, we should go when we’re younger,” said Kathy. Read more about their experience in Mongolia on Renedian’s 16 day Gobi Discovery tour here: https://renedian.com/rider-stories/gobi-discovery/nate-and-kathy-davis-ride-side-by-side-in-mongolia/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Renedian Adventures. Fully guided adventure motorcycle tours in Africa, Mongolia, South America and Canada. Delivering bucket list experiences around the globe since 2009. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #mongolia #gobidesert #ulaanbaatar #goldeneaglefestival #adventurebike #renedianadventures #turkanagear #adventurebikeriders #adventurerider #adventuretouring #advlife #advmoto #advrider #goadventure #bigtrail #bmwmotorrad #dualsportadv #dualsportlife #ktmadventure #makelifearide #motoadventure #motolifestyle #motorcycleadventure #motorcycletravel #motorcycletouring #mototouring #mototravel #spiritofgs #touratech #whyweride @pikipikimotorcycletravels @bmwmotorraddiscovery

[zendmen-travel-mongolia-blog]

Meet the locals while you visit Golden Eagle Festival... #goldeneagle #goldeneaglefestival #visitmongolia #glamping #thisisadventure #hiking #trekking #westernmongolia #nomadiclife #nomads #triptomongolia #wanderlust #photography #phototrip #adventuretravel @muno_mgl (at Bayan-Ulegey, Bayan-Olgiy, Mongolia)

[crooked-compass]

This is Ongi Temple. Formerly one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia, Ongi monastery was founded in 1660 and consisted of two temple complexes on the North and South banks of the Ong river. The older southern complex consisted of various administrative buildings as well as 11 temples. The northern complex built in the 18th century, consisted of 17 temples-among them one of the largest temples in all Mongolia. The Ongi monastery grounds also 4 Buddhist universities and could accommodate over one thousand monks at a time. During the 1930’s communism spread throughout Mongolia. As part of their ideological campaign and rise to power, communists arrested most monks in Mongolia. In 1939 Ongi monastery was completely destroyed and over 200 monks were killed and many surviving monks were imprisoned or forced to join the communist controlled army. Other monks escaped an almost certain death by becoming farmers and common workers. The water from the river was re-routed to support a local mine, which were run by the Communist government. When the river dried out, local communities were forced to leave surrounding areas of monastery. With the departure of both monks and locals, Ongi monastery seemed destined to disappear. However, after the democratisation of Mongolia in 1990, three monks returned to Ongi monastery where they had begun their Buddhist education as young children some 60 years prior. These monks started laying new foundations upon the old ruins, with a vision to restore Ongi monastery and revitalise Buddhism in Mongolia. Experience this amazing site on our 2018 Golden Eagle Festival tour - link in bio. #FollowADifferentPath #crookedcompass #goldeneaglefestival #mongolia #ger #yurt #traveler #traveller #travel #asia #bucketlist #experience #wanderlust #dream #explore #discover

[zendmen-travel-mongolia-blog]

Achit nuur. On the way to the Eagle Festival... #goldeneagle #eaglefestival2017 #goldeneaglefestival #mongolia #kazakh #eaglehunter #nomadicpeople #nomads #nomadiclifestyle #camping #glamping #mongol #mongolia #achitnuur #khovd #uvs #bayanulgii #westmongolia #altaymountains #altai #wanderlust @muno_mgl (at Achit Lake)