AWARDS
Architects of Exploration:
A Family of Award-Winning Visionaries
"Дэлхий өргөн, би нэг байрандаа үлдэхгүй"
“The world is wide,
and I will not stay in one place.”
At Nomadic Expeditions, this spirit pulses through everything we do. It’s more than a motto—it’s a way of life, carried forward by the rarest of guides: three masters of exploration whose lives and careers embody the freedom of the open road, the call of distant horizons, and the transformative power of true discovery.
Together, Jalsa Urubshurow, Undraa Buyannemekh, and Sanjay Saxena form an unparalleled alliance of expertise, heritage, and passion.
Each brings a lifetime of achievements:
Jalsa founded Nomadic Expeditions in 1992 to introduce travelers to Mongolia. He later established Three Camel Lodge and has supported initiatives connected to Mongolian arts, wildlife research, and local tourism careers.
Three world-recognized experts. Three life journeys shaped by history, heritage, and discovery. Together, they stand at the crossroads of past and future—ready to guide you across the wide world.
Under one roof, their collective mastery crafts journeys that are not merely trips, but profound experiences—designed with heritage, heart, and an unrelenting spirit of freedom.
In a time when travel too often rushes past the soul of a place, Nomadic Expeditions offers something enduring: journeys that honor the ancient call to explore, to connect, and to belong.
Because the world is wide. And staying in one place has never been our way.
Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialists
The annual list of Top Travel Specialists is a highly coveted accolade that recognizes the best luxury travel advisors around the world. Individuals are chosen for their specialized knowledge, travel experience, customer service, and overall value-add.
Condé Nast Traveler lists our Founder and CEO Jalsa Urubshurow and Chief Operations Officer Sanjay Saxena as destination experts for Asia.
Travel + Leisure’s A-List
Nomadic Expeditions has been recognized among the world’s best travel advisors on Travel + Leisure’s prestigious A-List. This exclusive honor is awarded to a select group of experts, chosen by T+L editors for their unparalleled knowledge and exceptional travel experiences.
Wendy Perrin’s WOW List
The WOW List is a collection of exceptionally knowledgeable and well-connected trip planners around the world. They have been rigorously road-tested based on Wendy Perrin’s decades of experience as a travel journalist and the latest trip reviews from travelers who used her WOW approach to ensure an extraordinary trip.
Mongolia
Jalsa Urubshurow, Nomadic Expeditions
Undraa Buyannemekh, Nomadic Expeditions
India, Bhutan, Nepal
Sanjay Saxena, Nomadic Expeditions
Good Housekeeping’s Travel Awards
The Good Housekeeping Travel Awards recognize standout travel experiences around the world, selected for quality, innovation, and overall guest experience. Nomadic Expeditions is honored for its journeys into Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, with stays at Three Camel Lodge.
