<strong>Three Camel Lodge: </strong>Mongolia's Three Camel Lodge aims to introduce guests to the region's traditional nomadic way of life. It has 40 gers -- round, tent-like dwellings made of wood, felt and rope.
Three Camel Lodge: Mongolia's Three Camel Lodge aims to introduce guests to the region's traditional nomadic way of life. It has 40 gers -- round, tent-like dwellings made of wood, felt and rope.
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<strong>Going to the Gobi: </strong>Since opening in 2002, the Three Camel Lodge has became a pioneer in sustainable tourism. It follows three main pillars: sustainable stewardship, preservation and community empowerment.
Going to the Gobi: Since opening in 2002, the Three Camel Lodge has became a pioneer in sustainable tourism. It follows three main pillars: sustainable stewardship, preservation and community empowerment.
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<strong>Ger luxuries: </strong>Each ger features luxuries not usually found in a nomad's home -- like a private bathroom with running water and electricity powered by solar energy.
Ger luxuries: Each ger features luxuries not usually found in a nomad's home -- like a private bathroom with running water and electricity powered by solar energy.
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<strong>Dino House: </strong>After a day of desert adventures, guests can visit the Dino House for hand-crafted cocktails. There's also a spa offering a variety of treatments.
Dino House: After a day of desert adventures, guests can visit the Dino House for hand-crafted cocktails. There's also a spa offering a variety of treatments.
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<strong>Bulagtai Restaurant</strong><strong>:</strong> The Three Camel Lodge's gorgeous Bulagtai Restaurant is located in an authentic oversized ger -- similar to those used by great rulers centuries ago.<br />
Bulagtai Restaurant: The Three Camel Lodge's gorgeous Bulagtai Restaurant is located in an authentic oversized ger -- similar to those used by great rulers centuries ago.
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<strong>Organic eats: </strong>The restaurant offers both Mongolian and Western specialties. Produce is mainly sourced from organic farms in nearby Bulgan, while dairy products are purchased from local nomadic families and pasteurized on site.
Organic eats: The restaurant offers both Mongolian and Western specialties. Produce is mainly sourced from organic farms in nearby Bulgan, while dairy products are purchased from local nomadic families and pasteurized on site.
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<strong>A dream come true: </strong>The Three Camel Lodge was founded by 68-year-old Mongolian-American Jalsa Urubshurow, who first visited his father's homeland in the early 1990s. "It's a wonderful thing if you can be protecting our planet, and sharing your culture with people," he says.
A dream come true: The Three Camel Lodge was founded by 68-year-old Mongolian-American Jalsa Urubshurow, who first visited his father's homeland in the early 1990s. "It's a wonderful thing if you can be protecting our planet, and sharing your culture with people," he says.
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