The Nomadic Lifestyle
A Lesson in Harmony with the Earth
Today the world is changing faster than we can comprehend, and it is all because of the industrial and technological advances of mankind. But on the Central Asian Plateau, a timeless way of life persists. Specifically in Mongolia, where Bronze Age nomadic tribes once roamed the steppes and the high mountains, their modern-day descendants today continue to live in coexistence with the environment.
Restoring the Bankhar Breed Population
Three Camel Lodge and the Bankhar Dog Project have jointly started breeding the Mongolian breed and reintroducing this native dog throughout the Gobi region to simultaneously help decrease conflict between herders and the wild animals who might prey upon livestock if not for intervention by Bankhar dogs.
One of the best ways to get to know a destination is through their cuisine. And winter is the perfect time to explore their quintessential foods, as many of them are hearty. Mongolia’s gastronomy is rooted in ingredients yielded by the animals herded by nomadic families upon the vast steppe. These include cattle, sheep, goats, horses, camels, and some game meat. From these animals, they draw milk and create a range of delicious dairy products.
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The Covid pandemic has opened many eyes to how travel and tourism can help or hurt local communities. As travel restarts, choosing a vacation at a Beyond Green luxury property will not only help the environment but provide social and economic benefits to the community you visit. Why not make your vacation a force for good?
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Beyond Green, launched this spring under Preferred Hotel Group, offers brand new eco-friendly luxury hospitality experiences
The Covid pandemic has opened many eyes to how travel and tourism can help or hurt local communities. As travel restarts, choosing a vacation at a Beyond Green luxury property will not only help the environment but provide social and economic benefits to the community you visit. Why not make your vacation a force for good?
It is one thing for us to promote ourselves as a renowned 5-star ecolodge offering unrivaled Mongolia experience in the heart of the Gobi Desert. It is another for it to come from our guests. We are exceptionally grateful for the outpouring of positive responses we receive each year from our guests, who fall in love with the lodge, our hospitable staff, the cinematic landscapes, epic wildlife, and famously warm nomadic culture.
Without further ado, here are a few words from our guests praising the Lodge on Tripadvisor.com.
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At the Three Camel Lodge, there is no shortage of adventures to savor. The lodge is the ideal base from which to explore the Gobi’s must-see destinations. You will encounter vastly different eco-systems, ancient petroglyphs or use indigenous wildlife, and the region’s most fascinating sites of historical and natural significance.
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Make Travel A Force For Good Just By Choosing Beyond Green Hotels
The Covid pandemic has opened many eyes to how travel and tourism can help or hurt local communities. As travel restarts, choosing a vacation at a Beyond Green luxury property will not only help the environment but provide social and economic benefits to the community you visit. Why not make your vacation a force for good?
While travel to Mongolia remains restricted for the time being, we can still enjoy seeing its epic nomadic lands in the stunning photography of movies and TV series. Here we share some of our favorites showcasing Mongolia. Films have certainly led to many countries seeing increased tourism, such as New Zealand following The Lord of the Rings. So whether you’re looking for a good story or a glimpse at what a Mongolia adventure might entail, you will certainly find it in this sampling of dramas and documentaries set in our storied land. We hope that they inspire your wanderlust as much as they do ours.
