We will begin our journey at the new “Genghis” Khan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar (inaugurated on July 3rd, 2021, located 52 km / 32.3 miles away, approximately +2-3 hours’ drive, depending on traffic), the capital of Mongolia, where you will be greeted by the Samar Magic Tours team.
Mongolia Spiritual & Meditation journeys organized by 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 and the “Erdene Zuu” Monastery in Karakorum (Central Mongolia). These journeys offer travellers 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, a hidden Buddhist kingdom.
—In the first part of this great journey, we will visit the magnificent “Gandantegchinlin” Monastery, or simply “Gandan” Monastery, a historic Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar, known as the “Great Place of Complete Joy.” Founded in 1809, it was the only active monastery in the country between 1944 and 1989, and today it is home to several hundred monks, serving as the spiritual center of Buddhism in Mongolia. Its main attraction is an impressive 25-meter-high statue. Inside, visitors can witness traditional Buddhist ceremonies, including collective prayers, mantras, and rituals aimed at achieving inner peace and spiritual balance.
