Places of power in Kalmykia. 7-day tour

If you are looking for amazing natural landscapes, ancient temples and places of power, then a trip to Kalmykia is perfect for you! 

During 7 days you will visit the most famous and mysterious places of the Republic of Kalmykia — Elista, the sacred mountain Shared, the oldest Buddhist temples, and also go to the Astrakhan region to Lake Baskunchak, where you can enjoy the peaceful nature and stunning views.

Do not miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the original culture of Kalmykia and discover new places full of mysteries and mysteries.

Location

Volgograd
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$1,180
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Duration
7 days
6 nights
Departures
13 - 19 Jul
31 Aug - 6 Sep
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Guest House
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Volgograd
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Buddhist shrines
We will visit the Golden Monastery of Shakyamuni Buddha, the largest Buddhist temple in the Republic of Kalmykia and one of the largest in Europe.
Natural treasures
Let's go to a place sacred to the Kalmyk people — to Bolshoe Bogdo Mountain and Lake Baskunchak with medicinal salt and clay.
Places of power
We will visit the Stupa of Enlightenment and the Kalachakra Stupa and the Foot of the Green Tara, the oldest Buddhist temples and the sacred mountain of Kalmyks — Shared
Astrakhan flavor
We will see a unique architectural ensemble, monuments, the capital of the Golden Horde and the "Gold of the Sarmatians"
The amazing "Bumba Country"
Let's admire the pink Mekletinsky lakes, singing dunes, a burning spring
Kalmyk cuisine
We will taste the nomad's lunch, get acquainted with the national dishes and traditions of the Kalmyk people

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting in Volgograd. "Khlebnikovo Pole", the foot of the Green Container, "The Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni"

    09:00 Meeting of tourists in Volgograd with a sign "Kalmykia. Places of power."

    Brunch at the Elite cafe in Volgograd is included in the price.

    09:30 Transfer to the city of Elista — 300 km.

    10:30 We arrive at Khlebnikovo Pole.

    Velimir Khlebnikov is a poet, novelist, founder of Russian futurism and a major figure of Russian avant—gardism. According to Roman Yakobson, he was the greatest world poet of the 20th century.

    The birthplace of the greatest poet of the Silver Age is the Kalmyk village of Malye Derbety. It was there (October 26, Old style) that Viktor Khlebnikov (the real name of the writer) was born on November 9, 1885, and became the third child of Vladimir and Ekaterina Khlebnikov.

    Vladimir Khlebnikov's father belonged to an ancient merchant family, was an ornithologist and forester, and founded the Astrakhan Nature Reserve, the first in the Soviet Union. Thanks to him, Victor fell in love with nature and became interested in natural sciences.

    11:00 Continue transfer to Elista — 200 km.

    13:00 The stop of the Green Container is a place of power.

    According to legend, far to the north there is a pure land inhabited by the gods, the land of Shambhala, invisible to the human eye.

    Once upon a time, the goddesses — Green Tara and White Tara — were on their way from Shambhala to the land of Zu (Tibet) When they saw a beautiful place in the middle of the steppes in the Dalai Lama's palace, they went down to the green land. Thunder rang out, a rainbow flashed, and the goddesses descended to earth on silver thrones. Where they set foot on the ground, a spring of the purest water gushed, trees and flowers grew.

    People, having seen this miracle, called the gelyun, who conducted the "ova takhln" (rite of consecration of the mound). An ova (stone structure) was built at the resting place of the goddesses in honor of this event.

    Since then, this area has been called Ovata, which means: "... the place where there is Ova." To this day, as legend has it, the footprint of one of the goddesses has been preserved there: a deep sinkhole in the ground that is beyond the control of time. On October 22, 2000, a Stupa of Enlightenment was built at this place with public donations.

    Visit the Stupa of Enlightenment.

    Then we walk with the guests in the direction of the footprint of the Green Container. Everyone should see this failure for themselves.

    If you are lucky and you were able to see the foot, then you have received the blessing of the Green Container.

    14:30 We continue the trip to Elista.

    15:30 Lunch is included in the price.

    16:30 Visit to the hurula "Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha" — a place of power.

    The largest Buddhist temple in the Republic of Kalmykia, one of the largest Buddhist temples in Europe. The temple houses a museum of Buddhist culture and history, as well as a library.

    The area around Khurul is also very impressive.: a fabulous garden with fountains, flowers, statues of great Buddhist teachers and prayer drums, which everyone can spin.

    18:00 Check-in at the hotel.

    Free evening.

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  • Day 2 - Elista. Shakyusn-Shume Temple, Kalachakra of the Green Tara, Elista
  • Day 3 - Mount Shared, traces of the ancient ocean
  • Day 4 - Oirat parking lot, "Bumba Country"
  • Day 5 - Lagan khurul, moving to Astrakhan
  • Day 6 - Astrakhan and the Batu Barn
  • Day 7 - Big Bogdo Mountain. Baskunchak Lake. The end of the tour in Volgograd
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Guest House
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Elista and Astrakhan, guest houses 2*, 3* in the village. Yashkul, Akhtubinsk/village Nizhny Baskunchak.

The cost of a combined tour for 1 person, depending on the size of the group, RUB.:

Group sizeCost
5 people110 700
6 people98 700
8 people86 600

The cost of an individual tour for 1 person, depending on the size of the group, RUB.:

Group sizeCost
2 people192 000
3 people148 500
4 people121 500

Check-out time in hotels is 12:00.

The hotels are indicated approximately, replacement with similar ones is possible. The hotel in Astrakhan will be determined by the availability of places.

The Elista Hotel or The Asia Hotel or 3 nights
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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Another option
The Asia Hotel

Located in the central part of the city of Elista, the Asia Hotel is considered one of the most comfortable in the region. Each guest receives conditions as close to home as possible.

All rooms are non-smoking. The design has a classic style, but each of them has its own design personality. For convenience, there is a large bed, a plasma TV, and a private bathroom.

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Another option
Domino Hotel

Domino Hotel is located in Elista. This hotel is 1 km from the city center.

The hotel's cafe is a convenient place for a snack. Free Wi-Fi on site will help you stay connected at all times. If you travel by car, you will be able to park in the free parking lot. If you travel by car, you will be able to park in a paid parking lot.

Laundry and ironing services are also available.

A TV is provided in the room. The equipment depends on the selected room category.

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Julia Hotel or The hotel in the village Nizhny Baskunchak 1 night
Guest house / kibitki in Yashkul village 1 night
The Bonotel Hotel 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Volgograd

Included in price

  • accommodation in hotels and guest houses according to the program;
  • meals specified in the program (breakfast — from day 1 to day 7; lunch — day 1, day 3-5; dinner on day 2);
  • tour service;
  • transfer according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Volgograd and back;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • additional excursions and activities;
  • personal expenses and souvenirs.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

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.

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Dates and Prices

  • $1,180
    13 – 19 Jul 7 days 6 nights
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  • $1,180
    31 Aug – 6 Sep 7 days 6 nights
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