Alungoo Lodge offers a blend of Mongolian and Western hospitality in an atmosphere of timeless elegance, comfortable Gers and pristine view. One of the best of attribute of Just over 54 km from the hustle and bustle of Ulaanbaatar city, Alungoo Lodge is Nestled on a hillside overlooking a beautiful grassy valley with rocky outcroppings on the ridges in the area of Mongolia’s one of the most popular destinations, Terelj National Park.
Through the elegant combination modern facilities and a traditional Mongolian Gers, we aim to provide you with Mongolian traditional hospitality experience without losing modern comfort. Alungoo Lodge sets a new service standard in Mongolian tourism industry through its ensuite gers, complete with modern bathroom facilities. Alungoo is designed more like a family cluster of gers with an open central commons area in the middle. Three gers are joined together by a fourth containing a private bathroom for each unit in the middle.
Alungoo features 5 gers with queen beds and 21 gers with twin beds along with modern facilities including easy access to bathrooms from gers, wifi internet connection, modern restaurant and a pub. It provides you with a homely, comfortable atmosphere, where you can enjoy your time with your loved ones. The breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at 3 ger-shaped restaurants, offering number of mouthwatering Mongolian and European cuisines.
The rare combination of ideal location, improved comfort and friendly service makes Alungoo Lodge the ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers.
OUR STORY
Alungoo Lodge was founded by the very people who played an instrumental role in developing travel industry since 1950’s. After years of experience in the industry, we set up to create an authentic Mongolian experience without losing the comfort of Modern living with sustainability in mind. The years of experience afforded us with the understanding on the essence of authentic travel and true nomadic hospitality while respecting our way of life. Our facilities and the furniture are tastefully designed to incorporate Mongolia’s traditional ambience, in an effort to educate our esteemed guest with our history.
In the process of running lodge, we made “bettering the environment that we conduct our operation” our mission. Every year we are categorically planting trees in the area to combat against desertification in the Terelj National Park. Our staff is entirely recruited locally as part of contribution to local community. We intentionally work closely with local families to showcase our beautiful culture and heritage.
What is ger? Mongolian traditional ger is a portable, round tent covered with felt and used as a dwelling by nomads in the steppes of Mongolia. The structure consists of an angled assembly or latticework of wood for walls, a door frame, ribs (poles, rafters), and a wheel (crown, compression ring) possibly steam-bent. The roof structure is often self-supporting, but large yurts may have interior posts supporting the crown.
Deluxe single- 5 single bed gers connected from small corridor to the sixth ger, which is divided into five partitions, providing private facilities to the individual ger. The private facilities are spacious and are design to give maximize comfort during your stay.
Standard deluxe – 3 twin bed gers are connected to fourth ger through small corridor in the middle. The fourth ger in the middle is divided into three separate partitions which functions as a private bathroom, complete the shower and toilet facilities.
Conference Hall - Alungoo lodge is equipped with conference hall, perfect for organizing small gathering. Whether it be for work or for leisure, our ger themed conference hall is quite ideal for meeting as its round shaped structure encourages inclusive meeting environment.
Internet Access -The complimentary wireless internet access is available in the main restaurants.
Outdoor patio –You will able to appreciate the view from our patio while enjoy drinks and meals suitable for all types of weather. For the chillier weather, comforter can be provided to make your stay even more comfortable.
Mini Naadam event field- as we organize mini version of naadam festivity at our own Mini Naadam event fields every summer for our esteemed guests. Naadam is a traditional festival celebrated in Mongolia, Inner Mongolia and Tuva Republic. The festival is also locally termed "eriin gurvan naadam" (эрийн гурван наадам), "the three games of men".
Alungoo lodge is fitted with a three-round shaped ger restaurants, serving traditional Mongolian and western cuisine suitable for everyone. You will also be able to enjoy your cold or warm drinks on our outdoor patio for the guests to enjoy.
Ariyabal mediation Temple
The Ariyabal Meditation Temple was decided to be built after a Tibetan monk considered the location quite suitable due to its great natural energy and nearby spring.
It is located 60 km from Ulaanbaatar, there lies a certain landmark near Melkhii Khad or Turtle Rock at Khuukhen Mountain - the Ariyabal Meditation Temple. Alongside the temple, stairs leading up to it were built in 1998-2004 with stones in the shape of an elephant’s trunk. Upon entering the temple’s gates, information boards with Buddhist quotes are placed along the path.
Inside the temple, there are sculptures of Buddha and the eight-armed Ariyabal or Migjid Janraisig (Avalokiteśvara) placed at the back wall. Surrounding the structure of the temple, peculiar illustrations of three worlds or heaven, earth, and hell are also drawn at the bottom of the roof. Also, turning the 108 prayer wheels around the temple is considered equivalent to chanting the mantra ‘Om mani padme hum’ numerous times.
While the six-syllable mantra is engraved in colors on the mountain slope to the left of the Ariyabal Temple, the palace dedicated to Zandan Zuu (Sandalwood Jowo) is on its right. According to Buddhism, it is believed that the religion of Buddhism exists where the Zandan Zuu is located.
Turtle Rock
Turtle rock or Melkhii Khad, 24 meters high natural rock formation, which form looks like a turtle, is located 65 km away from the Ulaanbaatar. Apart from Turtle rock, Terelj has many unusual natural wonders such as Camel rock, Three friends cave and 100 lama`s cave. Located at the foothills of a mountain covered of pines, this rocky formation is incontestably a photo opportunity while you’re on the road for Terelj. There, it’s possible to rent horses, and during the summer, you can also find souvenirs’ sellers. It’s a good starting point for a hiking that will lead you to the Aryabal meditation temple.
Hiking & Horse riding Around Terelj National Park
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Hiking & Horse riding Around Terelj National Park
Terelj national park is characterised by picturesque alpine scenery. It offers great opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, rafting and horse riding.
Visiting Ganbaatar’s family
Ganbaaatar’s family is a local herdsman with several heads of cows. Mrs. Lhamnorjmaa produces dairy products for the guests and exchange pleasantries with the guests. Mrs. Lhamnorjmaa would show the ropes to the guests as to how to process to the dairy products from milk to cheese, milk cream and to various other dairy products.
Ivraim’s family (Kazakh Family) In Naliakh
In Nalaikh village, we can visit Ibraim’s family, who is renowned for their hospitality. Mr.Ivraim and his wife Mrs.Saulau are from originally Bayan-Ulgii province, settled in Nalaikh village when they were young. They are played instrumental role in developing Nalaikh Village from soviet period. Remarkably, the couple kept their sacred Kazakh way of life and their colorful tradition. Mrs.Saulau makes beautiful Kazakh dresses with amazingly detailed embroideries. You will be immersed with Kazakh culture and get to enjoy traditional Kazakh dishes.
Constructing ger
The ancient Mongolians developed a portable dwelling suited to their nomadic lifestyle. It was a long-lasting configuration that was easy to build or dismantle. It takes about half an hour to build or dismantle a standard sized family ger. However, there needs to be more than 2 people as it involves accurate balancing and spacing. At the lodge, you will be involved in taking part in constructing a traditional ger.
