One-day tour to Elista "City of happiness Elista"

The Republic of Kalmykia and the Volgograd region are neighboring regions. Kalmyks settled here since the turn of the XVI - XVII centuries. They roamed the boundless Lower Volga steppes, carrying with them an unusual culture of Buddhist nomads.

Now Kalmykia and its capital Elista attract many tourists with its natural steppe beauty and colorful Buddhist religious buildings. Thanks to the symposiums of sculptors held in the late 1990s, in Elista you can see many unusual sculptures reflecting the main milestones of the history of the Kalmyks, their culture, religion and life. The most impressive sculpture by Ernst Neizvestny is installed on the territory of the Exodus and Return memorial in memory of the deportation of the Kalmyk people in 1943-1956.

Elista can also be called the center of Buddhism in Russia. It is no coincidence that in Elista in 2005, the largest Buddhist temple (hurul) of Buddha Shakyamuni was opened in Europe, inside of which a 9-meter gilded statue of Buddha stands with an expression in the face of peace and the highest degree of enlightenment.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the Kalmyk national dishes that can be tasted in Elista in the atmosphere of national authenticity of the cafe chain "National Kalmyk cuisine No. 1". It's delicious!

During the trip, tourists will learn about the history, life, culture of the Kalmyks, their main holidays. Get acquainted with the basic concepts of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism, adherents of which are Kalmyks.

The road from Volgograd to Elista is one of the most picturesque in Russia. On the one hand, the steppes of the Caspian lowland with a chain of Sarpinsky lakes stretch. On the other, the ancient Yergeni rise, on the spurs of which you can see many burial mounds of the Sarmatians - nomadic people who inhabited the Volga-Don steppes in the IV century BC. - IV A.D.

I invite you to this exciting tour!

• Guide services.
• Transportation service by guide car up to 4 people.
• Departure from Volgograd and return to Volgograd
• Travel information on the road from Volgograd to Elista.

Introductory program in the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia Elista with a visit and inspection of the main attractions - the temple of Buddha Shakyamuni, the central square with the Seven Days Pagoda, the golden gate of Altn Bosch, the Friendship Park, sculptures on the main street, the memorial "Exodus and Return".

At the request of tourists, visit the exhibitions of the Palmov National Museum (tickets are included in the tour price) or other events (paid by tourists additionally).