Digital Connectivity and Packing Essentials

Staying Connected and Packing Right for the Wild. Prepare for digital disconnect and pack for a wild, multi-climate landscape.

• Mobile Network Access: Local providers Unitel and Mobicom offer excellent 4G LTE coverage across Ulaanbaatar and provincial towns. You can pick up a tourist SIM card or eSIM at the airport. Expect zero signal deep in the Gobi or Taiga forests.

  https://www.mobicom.mn/tourist

  
  

  Getting connected in Ulaanbaatar (UB) is easy, with convenient eSIMs and physical SIMs available. Major local carriers like ⁠Mobicom and ⁠Unitel offer dedicated tourist packages ranging from 7 to 30 days. You can pick them up directly at Chinggis Khaan International Airport or at any downtown store

  
  

• Power and Charging: Traditional gers use solar panels or generators, offering limited charging slots. Pack a high-capacity power bank (20,000mAh+) to keep your camera and phone charged on overland trails. Mongolia uses Type C and E European plug outlets (220V).

  
  

• Ultimate Packing Checklist:

  • Sturdy, broken-in hiking boots for volcanic trails and granite ridges.

  • A high-quality sleeping bag liner for cool desert nights.

  • A wide-brimmed hat, polarized sunglasses, and heavy-duty dust bandanas.

  • Personal wet wipes and biodegradable soap (showers are sparse on trail days).