* 4 hours By car Private tour The Ivolginsky Datsan, which began construction in 1945, became the first official Buddhist temple in the USSR after many years of banning religious activities. Today it is the official center of Russian Buddhism, the residence of the head of the Buddhists of Russia, Pandito Khambo Lama. OUR PLAN: 1. Meeting I'll pick you up from somewhere convenient or we'll meet at an agreed place somewhere in the city center. 2. On the way Along the way, I'll tell you about the history of the city and the sights of Buryatia. You will learn about how Buddhism penetrated the territory of Russia and how Ivolginsky Datsan became the first functioning Buddhist temple after many years of a ban on religious ceremonies. 3. Ivolginsky datsan let's go through the ritual rounds of "goroo", you will learn why and how to turn the khurde drums, visit several dugans (temples) and the main temple of the Sogchen Dugan datsan, worship the shrine of the Buddhist world — the Precious Incorruptible body of the XII Pandito Hambo Lama Dasha-Dorzho Itigelov, look into the gallery of art of the peoples of Asia, make a wish at the stone of the goddess of Green Tara. 4. Optional (optional) visit to the Museum of the history of the datsan, a conversation with a lama (astrologer, healer). 7. The final I will return you to your place of residence or bring you to another convenient location. Mandatory expenses Ticket (donation to the datsan) - 50₽ Visit to Lama Itigelov's Hambo Palace - 300₽ Khadak (a symbol of respect) - 100₽ Optional expenses Visit to the Ivolginsky Datsan Museum - 50₽ Duration: 4 hours The guide: Aldar You can start and finish the tour at any place convenient for you. If you have any other attractions you would like to visit, we can complete the itinerary right during the tour itself.