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Mongolia: Gobi Desert, Three Camel Lodge Ger Camp. Nomadic Expeditions offers a stunning wilderness outpost that indulges guests with traditional Nomadic accommodations and luxurious western-style amenities. The recent addition of 15 new handmade deluxe "gers" with western-style amenities expands the options for guests. They're the only gers of their kind at any ger camp in Mongolia. 

The 15 new deluxe gers will be in addition to 30 gers already enjoyed by guests at the Three Camel Lodge.  Each new deluxe ger is furnished with a King-size bed or two double beds, as well as western-style bathroom facilities including sink and toilet - quite a convenience in the middle of the Gobi. Opened in 2002 by Nomadic Expeditions, the premier adventure tour operator to Mongolia, the stunning Three Camel Lodge is sheltered by a 54 million-year-old volcanic outcrop in the shadows of the Gobi-Altai Mountains. The Lodge was named "Best Ger Camp of the Year" by the Mongolian Tourism Association in 2003. 

If you've never had the pleasure, gers are traditional felt tents still used by denizens of the desert.  Following the tradition of larger nomadic families - who often connect two gers - the Three Camel Lodge's new deluxe gers are attached to smaller gers which house the western-style facilities. The smaller additions also enable Lodge staff to enter during cold weather and feed the fire without inconveniencing guests.   

Like the homes of the nomadic herders that inspire them, all of the Three Camel Lodge's oversized hand-made gers are rustic, roomy and invitingly comfortable, with wood-burning stoves, and hand-painted wooden beds and indigenous furniture.  Each ger has more than enough space for two guests, with 24-hour electricity from solar panels, housekeeping service, and western-style bathroom and shower facilities in the main Lodge.   

The main Three Camel Lodge is crafted from stone by local artisans in accordance with the canons of local Mongolian Buddhist architecture - and without a single nail. Its Mongolian artifacts and traditional design lend an informal and relaxed atmosphere, with conference/lecture facilities and an inviting central fireplace.  An expansive wooden porch and stone terraces offer endless views of the desert - perfect for sipping drinks from the fully stocked bar.  The property prides itself on highest standards of service and traditional Mongolian cuisine, with arrangements with local farmers providing fresh ingredients. 

The Three Camel Lodge is much more than just a luxury refuge in a remote land.  The property fully utilizes renewable energy resources, including solar and wind power.  And while building the lodge in accordance with environmentally and culturally sustainable development guidelines, Nomadic Expeditions also forged a cooperative agreement with local Mongolian authorities for sustainable development and conservation.

Despite its remote location, the Three Camel Lodge is convenient to a range of desert diversions.  A short walk around the volcanic outcrop finds ancient petroglyphs of wild sheep, ibex and antelope.  The surrounding desert brims with wildlife, and passing nomads who water their livestock offer splendid opportunities to interact and experience the daily life in the desert.  

Nearby is hiking in the foothills of the Gobi-Altai Mountains, camel trekking through sand dunes, horseback riding in verdant mountain valleys, and digging for dinosaur fossils at the legendary Flaming Cliffs with paleontologists from the Mongolian Academy of Sciences.  And the night sky above the dark desert floor? Spectacular. 

Rates at the Three Camel Lodge range from $175-$300 per person/per night, including meals and various sightseeing excursions, with an English-speaking guide and four-wheel-drive vehicle and driver.  For reservations and much more information about this spectacular Gobi Desert destination, call Nomadic Expeditions on toll-free 1-800-998-6634 or 1(609) 860-9008 from outside the USA and Canada or visit www.threecamellodge.com 

Nomadic Expeditions, the pioneer of exceptional adventures in Mongolia, offers more than two-dozen authentic cultural and adventure experiences throughout Mongolia, Tibet, Bhutan, Siberia and China, and operates the new Three Camel Lodge luxury ger camp in the heart of the Gobi Desert.

 

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