Mongolia is surrounded by the Altai Mountains and is home to Gorkhi Terelj and Altai Tavan Bogd National Parks. Ulaanbaatar is the nation’s capital with an international airport (UBN).
Award booking flights to Ulaanbaatar
For a comfortable journey, I recommend connecting through Istanbul (IST) to reach Ulaanbaatar (UBN) using Aeroplan miles.
Flights from the US to Istanbul
Flights from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar
Aeroplan booking for stopover in Istanbul
Ulaanbaatar Accommodation with Points
IHG is the only option at this time to book with points in Ulaanbaatar.
Ulaanbaatar Dining
There are several Indian & Asian restaurants and I recommend using TripAdvisor to find some that meet your taste and budget.
Ulaanbaatar Must See Attractions
There are several national parks, museums and monasteries in Ulaanbaatar that can keep you occupied for several days.
Mongolia Scenery
Conclusion
Mongolia can be explored by booking flights and hotels with points. I recommend planning a stopover in Istanbul using Aeroplan points on your way to Ulaanbaatar. There are plenty of dining options in the city and day trips can be arranged with a private car and driver for reasonable prices.