We will begin the route at the new “Genghis” Khan Airport of Ulaanbaatar (inaugurated on July 3, 2021, located 52 km / 32.3 miles away, approximately 2-3 hours by car, depending on traffic), the capital of Mongolia, with a warm reception by the Samar Magic Tours team.
Spiritual journeys to Mongolia with Samar Magic Tours focus on the experience of Tibetan Buddhism, combining the exploration of desert and mountain landscapes with visits to Mongolia’s three most important monasteries, such as the “Gandan” Monastery in Ulaanbaatar. These journeys offer the opportunity to connect with the nomadic culture, meditate in sacred places, and learn about the prophecies of the Kalachakra Tantra, which invoke the ideal of Shambhala as a hidden Buddhist kingdom.
– In the first part of this great journey, we will visit the “Gandantegchinlin” Monastery, or “Gandan” Monastery, a historic Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar known as the “Great Place of Absolute Joy.” Founded in 1809, it was the only active monastery in the country between 1944 and 1989 and currently houses several hundred monks, serving as the center of Buddhism in Mongolia. Its main attraction is an impressive 25-meter-high statue. Inside, you can witness traditional Buddhist ceremonies, including collective prayers, mantras, and meditation rituals aimed at achieving inner peace and spiritual balance.
