Today at a Glance
Day 3 • UlaanbaatarCliff Forms
Erosional “stupa” faces; fragile rims
Stay
Campground (facilities out of service)
Best Light
Sunset on west-facing bands; tele compression
Wind Window
Calmer dawn allowed brief drone flight
Day 3 Tools
Packing list and resource planning with saved inputs
Packing List
Open interactive checklist
Water & Fuel Calculator
Open calculator (saves inputs)
Quick Actions
Live Conditions
Weather, air quality, internet speed and typical daily costs
Weather
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Air Quality
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Internet
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Field-speed estimate
Daily Cost
₮120,000
Per person estimate
Monthly Weather Overview
Jan
-18°C
Cold
Feb
-12°C
Cold
Mar
-3°C
Cold
Apr
6°C
Cool
May
13°C
Cool
Jun
18°C
Warm
Jul
21°C
Warm
Aug
19°C
Warm
Sep
12°C
Cool
Oct
3°C
Cool
Nov
-7°C
Cold
Dec
-15°C
Cold
Essential Information
Money & Payments
ATMs in UB; cash preferred in countryside. Carry small denominations.
Fuel and ger camps often accept cash only. Keep a reserve.
Exchange rates vary—convert enough before leaving the city.
Communication
Buy a local SIM (Unitel/Mobicom). Coverage fades outside towns.
Download offline maps and this guide PDF before departure.
Satellite messenger recommended for remote regions.
Transportation
High-clearance vehicle recommended; check spare and tools.
Last reliable fuel at Dalanjargalan; top up before gravel.
Drive times vary with road conditions—build buffer time.
Safety-first routing
Coverage notes included
Offline-ready assets
Your Day at a Glance
Interactive line timeline of key stops
Dawn
Light winds; scramble on nearby rock formations. Short drone window—fly conservatively and avoid wildlife.
Overview
What to expect on this route
Calm morning exploring rock formations and a through-cave near camp with a short drone window, then a 6–7 hour drive toward Tsagaan Suvarga. Resupplied fuel, water (boil/purify), and groceries in the…
Logistics
- Distance: Long transit segment with multiple surface changes
- Drive time: ≈ 6–7 hours incl. fuel/water/market stops
- Terrain: Gravel • Hardpan • Sand; washboard; cliff rim near destination
Highlights
Reasons this day is a standout
Cliff Forms
Erosional “stupa” faces; fragile rims
Stay
Campground (facilities out of service)
Best Light
Sunset on west-facing bands; tele compression
Wind Window
Calmer dawn allowed brief drone flight
Camp
Designated campground; facilities out of service
Drive
6–7h mixed surfaces; washboard segments
Pro Tips & Advanced Guides
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Logistics, Budget & Packing
Logistics
- DistanceLong transit segment with multiple surface changes
- Drive Time≈ 6–7 hours incl. fuel/water/market stops
- TerrainGravel • Hardpan • Sand; washboard; cliff rim near destination
- VehicleHigh‑clearance recommended
Budget
- Campground (per tent/site)₮0–20,000 (facility status varies)
- Alternative lodging (per person)₮300,000
- Fuel top‑up (village)₮— (varies by fill and price)
- Groceries (3 markets)₮— (≈ $36.40 AUD)
- Cooking fuel/charcoal₮5,000–15,000
- Water treatment (tabs/UV amortized)₮2,000–6,000
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