Naadam Festival

Plan your visit

Everything a first-time visitor needs, in one place — honest, specific and current.

First time at Naadam? Start here

The honest one-page briefing: what to book when, what is free, and the mistakes every first-timer makes.

Flights, the Trans-Mongolian railway, and what to expect on arrival in July.

Many nationalities enter visa-free; others use Mongolia's online e-visa. Rules change — always verify officially.

July is Mongolia's warmest month — and still a land of four seasons in one day.

Naadam is Mongolia's family celebration, and you are a welcome guest. A few customs go a long way.

11–15 July is a five-day public holiday. The city celebrates — and partly closes.