In search of harmony of soul and body. Wellness tour to Kalmykia for 5 days

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Are you eager to get away from everyday worries and fuss? Are you interested in spiritual development and taking care of your health? We invite you to go on an amazing journey through Kalmykia!

Here you can enjoy the beauty of ancient temples, picturesque nature and colorful national customs, plunge into the atmosphere of meditation and tranquility.

Thanks to the mild climate and environmentally friendly air, your body will receive the maximum amount of energy and recovery. You will find yourself in the epicenter of the healing process of body and soul, under the guidance of experienced instructors.

Do not miss the opportunity to find harmony and balance in yourself.

Location

G. Elista

Sightseeing tours

Tour highlights

The Center of Oriental Medicine

Daily meditations, yoga, and Qigong are waiting for you, as well as the opportunity to purchase acupuncture, segmental massage, and vacuum therapy sessions.

National flavor

Bright streets and the city center, Buddhist temples, Buddha statues, bells and kurde drums scattered throughout the city...

Bumba Country

Visit the deserts with "singing dunes", the pink lakes of Mekletinsky, the burning spring and the caravan camp

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. The Manla Center for Oriental Medicine. Tasting of traditional national cuisine
14:50 Meeting with the guide at the airport of Elista.
15:30 Check-in at the hotel.
16:00 The ceremony of opening the white road for healing from the lama – priest of the local religious organization.
17:00 Oriental Medicine Center "Manla".
Examination by a reflexologist (to determine the presence of indications and contraindications).
Computer diagnostics.
Acupuncture, segmental massage.
19:00 Welcome dinner (included in the price).
The format is a tasting of traditional national cuisine.
It offers the first introduction to the vibrant and rich cuisine of the region, which is famous for its fragrant and delicious dishes based on the freshest ingredients of local production.
The tasting also allows you to determine the taste preferences of a certain group of tourists, taking into account its results, a further menu is formed as part of the tour program.
It is possible to invite Kalmyk musicians and dancers for an additional fee (to be booked in advance if the group is traveling).

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Day 2 - The Center of Oriental Medicine. Museum of Local Lore, Central Khurul, Lonely Poplar
07:00/08:00 Morning practice / Yoga / Qigong / Meditation.
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00-11:00 Manla Oriental Medicine Center. Acupuncture, segmental massage, vacuum therapy.
11:30 Return to the hotel.
Rest.
13:00 Lunch at a cafe in the city (self-paid).
14:00 A visit to the N.N. Palmov National Museum of Local Lore with the museum's guide is an exciting introduction to the rich history and rich culture of the Kalmyk people, from ancient times to the present day with its tragic and happy events, bright moments and unexpected turns, as well as outstanding people of the republic.
15:15 Visit to the central hurul "Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha". External and internal inspection of the temple with a guide.
Hurul "Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha" is the largest Buddhist temple in the Republic of Kalmykia, and one of the largest in Europe.
The Hurula building is 63 meters high and houses the largest 9-meter Buddha statue in Russia and Europe.
The temple is one of the main attractions of Elista. It is a majestic building where prayer services, rituals and festive divine services are performed.
Tour of Khurul: dugan, museum (when walking around the altar, you can put coins on the altar).
It is possible to purchase Buddhist flags – ki mern with prayer – horses of the wind in order to be able to hang them in a place of power.
16:30-19:30 Lonely Poplar is a place of power.
A natural monument of Kalmykia of regional importance.
In 2019, the Lonely Poplar became the winner of the National competition "Russian Tree of the Year" out of 12 applicants by open voting on the website of the All—Russian program "Trees - monuments of wildlife" and in 2020 received the third place in the competition "European Tree of the Year 2020".
Meditation at sunset.
You can hang ki mern prayer flags in the place of power.
Free evening.

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Day 3 - Hurul Shakyusn Xume. Museum of Nomadic Peoples. Master class on Kalmyk writing
07:00/08:00 Morning practice / Yoga / Qigong / Meditation.
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00-11:00 Manla Oriental Medicine Center. Acupuncture, segmental massage, vacuum therapy.
11:30 Return to the hotel.
Rest.
13:00 Lunch at a cafe in the city (self-paid).
14:00 Departure to Hurul Shakyusn Sume 6 km.
Visit to the Temple. The story of the Temple. A blessing in the Temple.
The lighting of 108 candles in the Hurula / in the Dalai Lama's house is a fire offering.
15:30 Museum of Nomadic Peoples.
The museum is located on the territory of the city of chess.
The Museum of Oirat-Mongolian Nomadic Culture is the first interactive museum in Elista.
In the Mongolian yurt, where the museum is located, guests will be able to get acquainted with the everyday objects of nomads, with the way of nomadic life, listen to a story about the empire of Genghis Khan, about the history of the Oirat Mongols, about the traditions and culture of the Mongolian nomadic peoples, and draw out the ancient Oirat instruction, which, as a rule, very accurately gives the right direction to everyone.
Master class on Kalmyk writing todo bichg – clear writing – vertical old Kalmyk writing.
The lesson will be conducted by the Head of the Kalmyk branch of the Assembly of Peoples of Russia, Candidate of Philological Sciences Evgeny Bembeev.
17:30 Visit to the workshop of Alexander and Khalga Povaev, souvenir shop.
On request, a master class from the artist Alexander.
Visiting the shops of branded clothing and jewelry by Kalmyk designers.
Free evening.
Day 4 - Bumba Country
07:00/08:00 Morning practice / Yoga / Qigong / Meditation.
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00-11:00 Manla Oriental Medicine Center. Acupuncture, segmental massage, vacuum therapy.
11:30 Return to the hotel.
12:30 Departure to the village of Adyk 150 km.
13:30 Lunch at the Zur Gar cafe (included in the price).
15:00 Route "Bumba Country" 2 hours.
Visit the only desert in the European part of Russia with "singing dunes" that emit a sound similar to music in windy weather.
The Mekletinsky pink lakes, in the water of which the microscopic crustacean Artemia Salina lives, which turns the water pink and participates in the formation of therapeutic mud, which is used in the treatment of skin diseases and the production of cosmetics.
The lake is a healing mud covered with a crust of medicinal salt.
A burning spring.
If you hold a match to the water, it flares up due to the methane that gets into the water.
This is one of the most popular tourist spots in Kalmykia.
Visit to the caravan camp "Country of Bumba".
Acquaintance with the objects of Kalmyks' everyday life, their entertainment and rituals, meeting with four types of traditional Kalmyks animals: camels, horses, cows and sheep.
During the immersive tour, you can take photos in Kalmyk costumes and military armor, shoot arrows, practice lasso throwing and much more.
18:00 Return to Elista 150 km.

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Day 5 - Completion of the tour
07:00/08:00 Morning practice / Yoga / Qigong / Meditation.
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00-11:00 Manla Oriental Medicine Center. Acupuncture, segmental massage, vacuum therapy
11:30 Return to the hotel.
Eviction.
12:30 Lunch (self-paid).
13:30 Transfer to the airport.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation at the Elista 3* Hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person with 2-bed accommodation, depending on the number of people in the group:

for a group of 2 people: 67,700 rubles;
for a group of 4 people: 54,500 rubles;
for a group of 6 people: 47,200 rubles;
for a group of 8 people: 42,900 rubles;
for a group of 10 people: 39,500 rubles.

Wellness programs at the Manla Oriental Medicine Center are selected at will and paid additionally (for more information, see the "Important to Know" section).

For a group of 8 people, with a wellness program included in the price at the Manla Oriental Medicine Center, accommodation at the Nomad Hotel, cost per 1 person in a double room: 74,300 rubles.

Elista Hotel 3*

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 have a homely atmosphere, each has a refrigerator, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with all necessary accessories.

The possibility of ordering breakfast, which will be delivered directly to your room. The hotel has a bar and a restaurant with a huge selection of drinks and dishes. There are shops and supermarkets in the hotel itself and a step away from it.

Next to you will be 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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Another option

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 provides 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 Abode of the Buddha, parks.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 10 tourists

Minimum age

2 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

G. Elista

Included in price

accommodation in a 3* hotel in twin rooms;
meals specified in the program;
transfer according to the program;
entrance fees;
guide services.

Paid extra

flights to and from Elista;
private transfer;
wellness treatments at the Manla Oriental Medicine Center (for more information, see the "Important to Know" section;
additional services, excursions;
meals not included in the tour program;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

The winds are always blowing in the steppes, so be sure to bring windproof clothes with you.

Do not forget to take sunscreen, the minimum protection is SPF 20-30, and possibly SPF 50, it all depends on your phototype.

In order to prevent a tick bite when traveling to the steppe, shoes should be closed and trousers tucked into socks.