The life of a nomad. Esoteric tour to Kalmykia

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Take a closer look at the endless steppe, listen to the breath of the wind, immerse yourself in the vast world of little Kalmykia… What do you see? Exotic? Authentic culture and traditions? All right. And we call it home. We call it life.

Don't just become our guest, become one of us.

"The Life of a nomad" is not only a unique tourist experience, but also an opportunity to become a real steppe nomad. Experience the special atmosphere of Kalmykia from the inside, enjoy the traditional cuisine, admire the nature and wildlife of the region. You will get acquainted with the legends of the people, as well as a meeting with a shaman.

Location

Republic of Kalmykia, Tselinny district, Troitskoye village

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Tour highlights

Dawn at the Lonely Poplar

Meet the new day in one of the most significant places of power in Kalmykia

Getting to know the shaman

Get to know the Kalmyk shaman, and if desired, spend the whole day with him

Exciting master classes

You will have the opportunity to cook national cuisine, learn traditional crafts, dance and play musical instruments

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Visit to the "Camel Island", meeting with a shaman, dinner with dzhangarchi
09:00 Arrival in Troitskoye village.
09:00-10:00 Meeting of guests.
Breakfast.
10:00-11:00 Check-in.
11:00-13:00 Visit to the "Camel Island".
Acquaintance with Bactrian camels of the Kalmyk breed.
13:00-14:00 Lunch.
14:00-16:00 Free time.
Cycling (Kurdyukovsky garden, Trinity Canyon).
Kurdyukovsky garden near Troitskiy was named in honor of Stepan Kurdyukov, the first settler, who planted it according to various sources in the 60-90 years of the XIX century.
Troitskiy Canyon is a natural landmark located a little to the west of the village. The arch of the canyon reaches a height of eight to ten meters.
16:00-18:00 Meeting with the shaman.
19:00-20:00 Dinner with jangarchi (performer of the folk epic "Jangar"), throat singing. National dances, lessons of playing traditional instruments.

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Day 2 - Sunrise meeting on a Lonely poplar tree, master class
06:00-08:30 Dawn meeting on a lonely poplar tree.
This relict tree is a place of worship and a natural monument. The place itself is sacred, various Buddhist rituals and prayer services are performed here.
8 Buddhist stupas have been erected around the poplar. Nearby there is an open source with medicinal properties, which were first described by the doctor S.R. Zalkind.
09:00-10:00 Breakfast.
10:00-12:00 Independent walk in Elista.
Preparing for a day with a shaman (when choosing a third day with a shaman).
13:00-14:00 Lunch.
15:00 Master class on slaughtering sheep, cooking national dishes from it.
Craft workshops from unique specialists in felting and Kalmyk embroidery.
Also on this day you will have the opportunity not only to taste, but also to cook Kalmyk cuisine on your own (master classes right in the steppe by the campfire).
Supper.

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Day 3 - Khurul complex "Geden Sheddup Choi Korling", ethnostoyanka / day with a shaman for an additional fee
A day according to the program below or with a shaman for an additional fee.
08:00-09:00 Breakfast.
09:00-11:30 Guided tour of the Geden Sheddup Choi Korling Resort.
Hurul "Shakyusn-Xume" is a Buddhist temple of the hurul complex located in the suburb of Elista. The site of the Khurul was consecrated in 1992 by the Dalai Lama XIV himself during his second visit to Kalmykia, and four years later the Khurul "Syakyusn-Syume" was erected on this site.
In 2004, the Dalai Lama XIV visited Kalmykia and Elista for the third time in order to hold the radne ceremony, after which Hurul rightfully became a real abode of deities. On the territory of Khurul, you will admire the temple wall paintings, the grandeur of the 3-meter Buddha statue, and enjoy the silence and energy of this holy place.
11:30-14:00 Departure to the ethnostoyanka. There is an authentic vacation spot in the open steppe near the city.
You will find a stunning landscape of the endless steppe horizon, the fragrant smell of the steppe and the singing of steppe larks, acquaintance with the life of nomadic Kalmyks.
Lunch at the Legend restaurant.
Free time.
Independent dinner.
On request, guests can stay in the city or return to relax in the Kalmyk Courtyard.

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Day 4 - Completion of the tour
09:00-10:00 Breakfast.
Collection and departure.
11:00-13:00 Independent walk through the center of Elista.
Visiting souvenir shops.
13:00-14:00 Lunch.
14:00 Departure from Elista.
The order of events can be changed at the discretion of the tour operator.