Combo tour: Kalmykia — Ingushetia — Ossetia

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Discover the ancient traditions of Kalmykia and Buddhist shrines, stroll through Vladikavkaz, the capital of North Ossetia, a picturesque city on the banks of the Terek River, and relax in the protected area of mountainous Ingushetia.

On this tour, you will see and visit the capital of Kalmykia, Elista, and the largest Buddhist temple in Europe, Vladikavkaz and its authentic decoration, the Sunni Mosque, as well as Ingushetia with its centuries–old tower complexes and mountain passes.

Location

Republic of Kalmykia, Elista

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Tour highlights

Buddhist temples

We will visit the Golden Monastery of Shakyamuni Buddha, the largest hurule in Europe.

Ancient towers

We will see the Egikal, the largest tower complex that has survived to this day.

Writing workshop

Let's learn traditional Kalmyk clear writing

The capital of Ossetia

Let's take a walk through the historical part of Vladikavkaz

Mountain tours

Let's admire the most beautiful places and picturesque nature of Ingushetia.

Nomad culture

We will learn about local traditions at workshops and at the museum.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. A walk through Elista
Arrival in Elista.
14:00-15:00 Check-in at the hotel.
15:20-16:20 Lunch.
16:30-19:30 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.
The Kalmyk people have a tragic page in their lives – the deportation of 1943-1957.
We will visit the monument "Exodus and Return", dedicated to the victims of Stalinist repression, created by the outstanding contemporary sculptor Ernst Neizvestny.
Also in the eastern part of the city we will visit the Stupa of Enlightenment and take a walk through the Chess City "City Chess".
19:30 Free time.

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Day 2 - Museum of Local Lore, Golden Monastery of Shakyamuni Buddha, Camel Island, master class
08:00-09:00 Breakfast.
09:00-10:30 Visit to the N. N. Palmov National Museum of Local Lore.
10:30-12:30 Guided tour to Hurule, the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha.
The Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha (Burhn Bagshin altn xume) 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.
12:30-13:00 Guided tour of Buddhist painting. Meeting in the workshop of Alexander Povaev, Kalmyk national artist, corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Arts, art critic.
13:00-14:00 Lunch at the national restaurant.
14:00-15:00 Visit to Camel Island, riding on Kalmyk camels.
15:00-17:00 Master class on the Old Kalmyk script Todo bichig (clear writing) and a story about the heroic epic Dzhangar.
17:00-18:30 Free time.
18:30 Extra on request (not included in the price):
Dinner at one of the best meat restaurants Uralan, where you can taste delicious grilled meat: veal, lamb, camel, pork. A variety of combo sets of national dishes will delight true connoisseurs of authentic tastes.
Then free time.

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Day 3 - Shakyusn-Xume, Lonely Poplar
08:00-09:00 Breakfast.
09:00-10:30 Guided tour of the Geden Sheddup Choy Korling Cultural Complex.
Hurul Shakyusn-Xume is a Buddhist temple of the Geden Sheddup Choi 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.
10:30-13:00 Excursion to the steppe to the place of power of the Lonely poplar. It is a relict tree, a place of worship and a natural monument.
It is a sacred place where various Buddhist rituals and prayer services are performed. 8 Buddhist stupas have been erected around the poplar tree.
Visit to the sculpture Goddess Green Tara.
13:30-14:30 Lunch.
14:30-16:00 Visit to souvenir shops.
Free time.
Day 4 - Free day
Stay at a hotel or explore the city on your own.

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Day 5 - Departure to Ossetia. A walk through Vladikavkaz. Transfer to Ingushetia
01:00-09:00 Departure from Elista.
Breakfast on the way (self-pay).
09:00 Arrival in Vladikavkaz.
09:00-12:00 Meeting with the guide.
Walking tour of the central historical part of the city — Mira Avenue
Excursion to the Sunni Mosque.
12:00 Departure to Ingushetia.
13:30-14:00 Check-in at the hotel.
Lunch at the hotel (buffet).
Rest and free time.
You can relax and take a walk around the resort (2,032 ha).
The hotel is located in Ingushetia, surrounded by mountains and protected nature. The air and views are fantastic.
Included services:
training ground;
sauna;
the ladder of health.
For an additional fee:
horseback riding;
jipping;
swimming pool.
18:00 Dinner at the hotel (buffet).
Day 6 - Ingushetia City Tour
08:00-08:40 Breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
08:40-09:00 Pick up the bus and departure for the tour.
09:00-13:30 Guided tour of the mountains of Ingushetia:
Erzi is the place that will stay in your heart forever. A beautiful tower complex located near the village of Olgetti. You will never forget this place and you will definitely want to come back here again. Ancient buildings, as if growing out of the ground against the backdrop of a majestic mountain range, literally attract the eye.
The Tseyloam Pass is one of the main natural gems of Ingushetia.
Coffee break (self-payment).
Egikal is the largest surviving tower complex.
14:00 Return to the hotel.
Lunch at the hotel (buffet).
Free time.
17:30 Dinner at the hotel (buffet).

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Day 7 - Departure to Elista
07:00-08:00 Breakfast.
Room release.
08:00 - 16:00 Return trip to Elista.
There is a supermarket stop in Vladikavkaz.
16:00 Arrival in Elista.
Free time.
Day 8 - Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.
Completion of the tour.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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Hotel, Camp Site, Guest House

5 nights
Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+

This tour provides accommodation in a hotel/guest house/glamping in Kalmykia and in a resort hotel in Ingushetia.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Hotel	Double occupancy
Kublai Khan Hotel	64 500
Glamping	88 000
Guest house	55 200

The Kublai Hotel

The HUBILAY KHAN HOTEL is a stylish and modern hotel located in Elista, next to the South Gate.

Each room has a bed with a high-quality mattress, upholstered headboard, bedside sconces and sockets. Additional amenities include a TV, a spacious wardrobe, a safe, a stylish bathroom with a hairdryer, personal hygiene products and towels.

For added convenience, the rooms have a tea station and a refrigerator so that you can have a snack at any time. And in the cafe at the hotel you can taste dishes of national cuisine.

Within walking distance are the Golden Gate, Druzhba Park, the Seven Days Pagoda, and the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha. The distance to the train station is 2.4 km, and the airport is 8.3 km away.

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Camp Site

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Guest House

Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 16 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Kalmykia, Elista

Included in price

accommodation for 7 nights (accommodation of your choice in Elista, hotel in Ingushetia);
bus transfers according to the program;
Meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners;
the work of a tour guide;
guided tours of Elista, Vladikavkaz and the mountains of Ingushetia;
entrance tickets according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to and from Elista;
meals not specified in the program or specified for an additional fee:
- breakfasts on days 1 and 5;
- 3 lunches (on the 4th, 7th, 8th day)
- dinners in Kalmykia;
additional services and activities at the hotel in Ingushetia;
offerings in temples (100 rubles in cash);
personal expenses.

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passport, insurance policy;
clothing and shoes according to the season;
personal medicines;
mosquito repellents, repellents.

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Combo tour: Kalmykia — Ingushetia — Ossetia

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