We invite you to an exciting journey through Elista and the endless steppes of Kalmykia.
National museums and majestic Buddhist temples are waiting for you, where you will get acquainted with the beliefs of the Kalmyks. You will visit the most picturesque places where the red-book Shrenka tulips grow, see the steppe expanses and take a camel ride.
This trip will give you an unforgettable experience and a boost of energy for the whole year!
Visit the unique khuruli temples of Kalmykia, where Buddhists come from all over the world.
Steppe expanses
You will go to admire the steppe grasses, and in the flowering season admire the colorful carpet of tulips
Kalmyk flavor
Get acquainted with the life of nomadic peoples, try on national costumes and, if desired, learn Kalmyk dances.
Itinerary
Day 1 -
Arrival in Elista, Museum of Nomadic Peoples, Stupa of Enlightenment
14:50-15:30 Check-in at the selected hotel.
16:00-17:00 Visit to the interactive museum of nomadic peoples: an excursion through the nomadic way of life, live musical performance on national and folk instruments; tasting of jomba (Kalmyk tea), fermented milk drinks, Kalmyk vodka, self-photographing in national costumes, lashing, puzzles, etc. (duration: 1-1.5 hours).
Kalmyk dance training (optional), fortune telling and much more.
17:00-18:00 Walk through the chess city "City Chess" with a visit to the sculpture of the Green Container.
Guided tour of the Stupa of Enlightenment.
Free time.
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Day 2 -
Elista City Tour, Central Hurul, N. N. Palmov National Museum
08:00-09:00 Breakfast.
09:00-11:00 Elista City Tour.
Let's go for a walk around the city. We will walk through the city center, through the Seven Days Pagoda, which is the hallmark of our capital. It symbolizes the exit from samsara and the achievement of nirvana.
The largest prayer drum in Europe, the Kurde, is installed in the Pagoda, which is filled with 75 million mantras. After making a wish, walk around it three times, and it will definitely come true!
You will hear the music of the wind as you walk under the Golden Gate, decorated with 28 paintings by local artists.
11:00-12:30 Guided tour of the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha in Hurula.
The Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha (Kalm. Burkhn Bagshin altn siume is the largest Buddhist temple in Europe.
The entire architectural plan of the temple has the shape of a mandala. The hurula building is surrounded by 17 pagodas with statues of the great Buddhist teachers of Nalanda Monastery.
In the prayer hall of the Central Hurul "The Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha", the first, the main object in size and significance that attracts the eyes of any person is the figure of Shakyamuni Buddha. The height of the statue is 9 meters.
12:30-13:30 Lunch.
13:30-15:00 Visit to the N. N. Palmov National Museum.
15:00-18:00 Guided tour of the memorial complex "Exodus and Return".
Bus tour of the city.
Return to the hotel.
Free time.
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Day 3 -
Khural complex, camel ride and tulip viewing
08:00-09:00 Breakfast.
09:00-10:30 Guided tour of the Geden Sheddup Choy Korling Cultural Complex.
The Shakyusn-Xume Hurul is a Buddhist temple of the Geden Sheddup Choy Korling hurul complex, located in the suburbs of Elista.
This place was consecrated in 1992 by the Dalai Lama XIV himself during his second visit to Kalmykia, and four years later the Shakyusn-Xume hurul was erected on this site.
In 2004, the Dalai Lama visited Kalmykia and Elista for the third time, with the aim of holding the radne ceremony, after which hurul rightfully became a real abode of deities.
10:30-12:00 Visit to the "Camel Island", a walk on Kalmyk Bactrian camels.
12:00-13:00 Lunch.
13:00-14:00 Visit to the natural attraction "Lonely Poplar", surrounded by eight Buddhist stupas.
14:00-16:00 Let's go admire the tulips.
Different types of tulips can be captured in the expanses of the Kalmyk steppe, some of them are even listed in the Red Book.
16:00 Return to the hotel.
Free time.
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Day 4 -
Completion of the tour
08:00-09:00 Breakfast.
09:00-11:30 Walking around the city, visiting souvenir shops.
11:30 Departure from the hotel.
Transfer to the airport of Elista or Volgograd on request for an additional fee.
Completion of the tour.
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Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Accommodation
Accommodation
Hotel
3 nights
Comfort
Midscale
Upscale
The tour includes hotel accommodation.
The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the date and accommodation, RUB.:
Due to the high workload in the region during the April period, hotels can be replaced with similar ones of the same price category with advance notification.
Hotel "Elisun" or The White Lotus Hotel or 3 nights
Hotel "Elisun"
The hotel is located 500 meters from the center of Elista. It offers parking and Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen, luggage storage, a terrace and a minibar.
Room service is provided, expedited check-in and check-out, early check-in and late check-out are available upon request. The rooms have heating, and breakfast is served a la carte.
Near the hotel there is a chess town "City Chess", Druzhba Park, the National Museum of Kalmykia with exhibitions dedicated to the history of the people.
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Another option
The White Lotus Hotel
The hospitable White Lotus Hotel offers its guests comfortable accommodation in the center of Elista. There is an on-site parking, sauna, billiards, swimming pool, tennis court, mini football field. You will get unlimited access to wireless Wi-Fi from the hotel.
You will be pleasantly surprised by the rooms, luxuriously decorated in antique style and furnished with classic furniture. There are safes for valuables and documents, a mini-bar in each room, a TV, and air conditioning. In the bathroom you will find a hairdryer, comfortable and soft bathrobes, slippers and other pleasant little things.
You can choose a breakfast from several options according to your preferences, which will be delivered directly to your room. The hotel has a restaurant with excellent cuisine and a varied menu.
The Altn Bosch Golden Gate will be located next to you, you can visit the Museum of Fine Arts, the Golden Buddha Monastery and other attractions. The airport is 8.7 km away, and the train station is 2.7 km away.
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The Elista Hotel
A comfortable hotel in the center of Elista. It has on-site parking for cars, an ATM for cash withdrawal and free Wi-Fi for guests. The staff speaks two languages.
Various accommodation options are available for booking. The rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with all necessary accessories.
The possibility of ordering breakfast, which will be delivered to the room. The hotel has a bar and a restaurant with a wide selection of drinks and dishes. There are shops and supermarkets in the hotel itself and just a step away from it.
Nearby are the Friendship Park, the Alley of Heroes, the Eternal Flame, the monument to the Actor, the drama theater named after Basanov, the local hippodrome. The train station is 4.4 km away, and the nearest airport is 13 km away.
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3A Elista
The 3A Elista Hotel is located in the Eastern district of the city of Elista.
Double and family rooms are available for guests. Each of them is equipped with comfortable beds, furniture, modern appliances, and a bathroom. Facilities for residents: access to a wireless Wi-Fi network.
The rooms have an electric kettle and tea set. Guests can eat during the day at the nearest catering establishments.
Nearby there is a hospital, a park, bus stops and other necessary infrastructure of the city. The distance to the airport is 7.4 km, to the railway station — 1.6 km.
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The Nomad Hotel
The NOMAD Hotel is located in the center of Elista. It offers a reception, free parking and Wi-Fi, and territory security.
The hotel offers 31 rooms with different categories. Each room has a bed, wardrobe, electric kettle, LCD TV, air conditioning.
The hotel has its own kitchen with various appliances for use. Grocery stores are located nearby.
The distance to the railway station is 1.8 km, to the airport — 7.4 km. Within walking distance of the Golden Buddha Monastery, parks.
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Tour conditions
Group
From 6 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Republic of Kalmykia, Elista
Included in price
accommodation at the selected hotel;
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches;
tour support;
guided tour bus;
entrance tickets to all the facilities specified in the program.
Paid extra
air and railway tickets to and from Elista;
transfers from/to Elista airport – approximately 1,500 rubles/person in one direction;
transfers Volgograd — Elista and back;
meals not specified in the program;
offerings in temples (100 rubles/adult in cash);
personal expenses.
It's important to know
Personal equipment you need for the tour
passport, insurance policy;
clothing and shoes according to the season;
personal medicines;
mosquito repellents, repellents.
Are plane and train tickets included in the tour price?
Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Insurance is not included in the tour program.
You can purchase additional travel insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.
Will there be a mobile connection?
Mobile communication is available almost everywhere, except in remote steppe areas.
Dates and Prices
The tour dates are not confirmed yet. Please, for clarification
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