Tulip Kalmykia

Kalmykia is a unique area with many attractions. There are many attractions and unique places on its vast territory. 

Numerous Buddhist temples and sacred sites, protected lands and tulips of Kalmykia, included in the Red Book of Russia, are waiting for you.

Location

Russia, Republic of Kalmykia, Elista
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 14 – 18 April, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
3 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Republic of Kalmykia, Elista
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Tour highlights

Tulip Festival
Let's immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of a traditional Kalmyk holiday
A huge herd of camels
We will stroke and chat with camels and camels at the shepherd's camp of the Oirats
Wild Kalmyk tulips
We will photograph wild Kalmyk tulips, inhale the scent of the spring steppe and enjoy the beauty
The amazing "Bumba Country"
We will visit the only desert in Europe, a salty Pink lake and a burning spring
Kalmyk cuisine
We will taste local cuisine – camel milk, Kalmyk milk vodka, Kalmyk tea, borzok, etc.
A walk through Elista
We will see the most interesting places of the capital of Kalmykia, take a look at unusual museums and the impressive Central Hurul

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Elista. City tour

    14:50 Meeting at the airport of Elista, check-in at the hotel.

    16:00 Lunch at the cafe in Elista (included in the price).

    Menu: Kalmyk cuisine, European cuisine on request.

    The format is a tasting of traditional national cuisine.

    It offers a 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. 

    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 within the framework of the tour program

    17:00 Visit to the Central Hurul "Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha" — an external and internal tour 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 building of the "Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha" is surrounded by a fence with snow-white stupas alternating every five meters. 

    The hurula building is surrounded by 17 pagodas with statues of the great Buddhist teachers of Nalanda Monastery. In front of the temple there is a statue of the White Elder Tsagan Aav, the lord, the defender of the Earth, the embodiment of wisdom, justice and spiritual purity.

    Tour of khurul: Dugan, museum. 

    When going around the altar, you can put coins. It will be considered an offering.

    18:00 Excursion program "Walking around Elista."

    There are a huge number of parks, squares and lawns in Elista. If you consider that this lush vegetation is located in a semi-desert zone, you can imagine how much effort and labor it takes to maintain Elista is in an evergreen state.

    Walking tour of the city center with a tour of the rotunda "Pagoda of Seven Days", where the largest prayer drum in Europe is installed — kurde, sculptural compositions, statues of Shakyamuni Buddha, Altn Bosch — Altn Bosch Golden Gate, made in the traditions of Buddhist architecture: airy structures, the presence of gold, red, white colors, curved roofs buildings. 

    The life story of the Kalmyk people stretches along the Altn Bosch, which the artist Nikolay Borisov put in 28 paintings.

    19:00 The memorial complex "Exodus and Return" is one of the most interesting monuments in Elista. It was created by Ernst the Unknown. The monument is dedicated to the deportation and subsequent return of the Kalmyks. It's a difficult place, but we recommend visiting it.

    20:00 Dinner at a meat cafe / restaurant (self-payment on the spot according to the menu). 

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  • Day 2 - N.N.Palmov National Museum, tulip fields, Museum of Nomadic Peoples, tastings
  • Day 3 - Pyatisotka Island. Tulip watching. Lonely Poplar
  • Day 4 - The Oirat parking lot. The route "Bumba Country"
  • Day 5 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour provides double accommodation in a hotel with all amenities in the city of Elista.

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

PlacementAsia 3 Hotel*Elista 3 hotels*Nomad 3 Hotel*The White Lotus 3 Hotel*Marco Polo Hotel 4*
Double room50 00053 50054 50064 50066 500
Extra charge for a single room1,000 rubles/day1,200 rubles/day-1,500 rubles/day2,500 rubles/day
Hotel "Asia" 3* or Elista Hotel 3* or 4 nights
Hotel "Asia" 3*

Located in the central part of the city of Elista, the Asia Hotel is considered one of the most comfortable in the region. Each of his guests 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 separate bathroom.

The price includes breakfast, which is served in the central restaurant.

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Elista Hotel 3*

Elista Hotel is located in Elista, 600 m from the center of Elista. It offers a bar, private parking and a terrace. The hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. Free Wi-Fi is available.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a desk, a refrigerator, a kettle, as well as a shower and free toiletries. Some rooms have a safety deposit box. Each room has a private bathroom and a wardrobe. All rooms at the Elista Hotel are equipped with towels and bed linen. There is no hairdryer in the rooms, but it can be requested at the reception.

A continental breakfast is served daily.

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The White Lotus Hotel 3*

The White Lotus Hotel is a family–run small hotel located close to attractions such as the Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God (2.6 km) and the City of Chess/ City Chess (2.7 km). 

The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The small hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Guests can also use the sauna and lobby.

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Marco Polo Hotel 4*

Marco Polo Hotel is located in Elista, 4.3 km from the center of Elista. It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle service, room service and free Wi-Fi.

The rooms are equipped with air conditioning. They are equipped with a flat—screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, a refrigerator, a kettle, a shower and bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are provided in all rooms.

The Marco Polo Hotel serves a buffet breakfast or a hearty English/Irish breakfast.

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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 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
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
3 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Republic of Kalmykia, Elista

Included in price

  • transfer along the route;
  • accommodation at the Elista hotel;
  • meals specified in the program:
    • Day 1: lunch;
    • Day 2: breakfast, lunch;
    • Day 3: breakfast, lunch;
    • Day 4: breakfast, lunch;
    • Day 5: breakfast.
  • tour service;
  • guide services;
  • group support;
  • entrance tickets;
  • drinking water on the route;
  • insurance.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to and from Elista;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • additional services;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Rules of conduct in a protected area
What do you need to know when visiting khurul?
Safety rules during excursions
What Kalmyk dishes should I try and what should I bring from Kalmykia?
Important information about conducting tours during the flowering period of tulips

Dates and Prices

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    14 – 18 Apr, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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