We decided to join the Eagle Hunting tour because we thought it would be more authentic than attending the Eagle Festival. We are so happy of our choice !
Bulbuljamak Travel has identified a small hamlet of 3 or 4 families in a beautiful site in the wilderness, 1 hour away from Ulgii. We went there at the beginning of the hunting season, early November. 2 beautiful Gers (Yurts) were set up for us, one to sleep in, the other for our lunches. The families were extremely friendly and welcoming, happy to share with us the moments of their daily life as livestock breeders (of sheep, goats, horses, yaks and camels !). My wife was thrilled with her experience of yak milking and yoghurt making !
Everyday we would go on horseback with two eagle hunters in spectacular attires and explore the magnificent landscape of ridges, valleys and rivers nearby. The horses were gentle, extremely surefooted and the saddles odd-looking but surprisingly comfortable. The bond between the hunters and their eagles was remarkable.
Back to the camp the gers where nice and warm and we would be served excellent food, specially prepared us by our very creative cook Maya. We didn’t eat the same dish twice.
My wife and I travel a lot, but this proved to have been one of our favourite holidays ever.
Bravo to Bulbul and Jamak for a superb organisation and great memories !
Philippe Eagle Hunting with Experienced Eagle Hunter