The sign says it all – the Mongolian consulate in Almaty is closed until the 30th July 2012.
Would have been nice if they put that message on their phone service or even on a web page some where.
I shouldn’t complain though – it was only a five hour round trip in 37 degree heat…

Bummer guys – hope you find a way around the paperwork and unattainable paperwork to move onward with your trip