"LIVING WITH REINDEER: THE DUKHA OF THE MONGOLIAN TAIGA"

One of the world's last reindeer-herding communities and the only group known to ride reindeer. With only a few hundred people remaining, the Dukha's nomadic way of life in the remote Siberian taiga of northern Mongolia faces mounting threats.

 In the Taiga of Khovsgol, the Tsaatan people, who are of Tuvan origin, live by herding reindeer and moving throughout the tour seasons.

They speak the Tuvan language among themselves, practice shamanism, and live in teepees.

Known as Tsaatan, or "those who have reindeer",in Mongolian, the Dukha rely on reindeer for milk, meat, skin, transportation, and antlers for crafting, weaving their culture identity into the rhythm of the taiga.

however, this heritage is under increasing strain.

Climate change is degrading grazing lands vital for reindeer survival, while urbaniation and the appeal of education and modern comforts pull younger generations away.

Tourism now plays a key role in supporting the Dukha, as visitors drawn to their unique culture and the serene taiga landscape provide income.

Our Tsaatan tour is designed to provide an authentic experience of the unique culture and lifestyle of the Tsaatan people.You will gain firsthand insights into reindeer herding, milking reindeer, riding them, tasting herbal teas, viewing handmade crafts made from antlers, and sampling traditional food.

Participants in this tour will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the daily life of the Tsaatan, witnessing and experiencing their customs and traditions up close.

We invite you to live among the Tsaatan people in the taiga and discover their cultural heritage.

                              "Discover the Tsaatan life from the Depths of the Taiga"