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Hunting
with Golden Eagles
 In far
Western Mongolia lies
the province
of Bayan-Olgii, a
landscape dominated by the permanently snow-capped peaks of the Mongol
Altai Nuruu. This region is ethnically Kazakh and its peoples share a
culture with neighboring Kazakhstan.
During the winter months, when animals coats are at their finest, nomadic
herders of Bayan Olgii practice the ancient art of hunting fox and other
small animals using Golden Eagles - a tradition passed down from father to
son and all but lost in other parts of the world.
This traditional form of hunting is experiencing a renaissance in Bayan
Olgii since the fall of communism in the early 1990's. Karakorum
Expeditions is proud to offer visitors the opportunity to join with local
herders and learn their ancient art from the rigorous training that young
birds receive, through to the excitement of witnessing the hunt. Over one
week in Bayan Olgii we will live with the Kazakh nomads, in comfortable
heated gers (yurts) and witness first hand the fascinating skills of
trainer and bird.
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Dates 2016
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Winter months
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December through March
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Group
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4 – 6 persons
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A fascinating cultural journey in witness of the ancient spirit
between man and raptor, which will appeal to people with a keen interest in
the ethnic traditions of Central Asia.
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