Arrival in Volgograd from 08:00 to 10:00 Transfer from the transport company in Elista - 3.5-4 hours - paid independently from 1100 rubles. one way 14:30 Arrival of tourists in Elista. Check-in. 15:00 Lunch is included in the price 16:00 Excursion to the Burhn Bagshon Altn Suyume Temple, or the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha in Elista. 17:00 Guided tour of Elista. 18:00 Visit to the museum of nomadic peoples, with a presentation of Todo Bichg - the old Kalmyk script - vertical clear writing. 19:30 Departure to the Lone Poplar natural monument - 20 km This poplar is considered a sacred tree by Kalmyks-Buddhists. It is surrounded by eight Buddhist stupas. Monks from Central Khurul hold a large prayer service here every year. Dinner on your own

07:00 Breakfast at the hotel. Room release. 07:30 Departure to Lagan - 300 km 09:00 Oirat parking - 100 km, 1.5 hours Oirats lead a traditional nomadic lifestyle, we will be able to explore the life of shepherds, huge herds of Bactrian camels. Kalmyk camels were brought to Russia at the beginning of the 17th century, during the period of Kalmyks migration from Dzungaria to the areas of the right bank of the Volga River, in the territory of modern Kalmykia and the Astrakhan region. 11:00 Lunch at a cafe in Yashkul village – included in the price 12:00 Departure to the village of Adyk - 50 km 12:45 p.m. Route "Bumba Country" -2 hours — Pink Lake tour - the route runs along the shores of the salty Mekletinsky lakes. The microscopic crustacean Artemia Salina lives in their water, which turns the water pink and participates in the formation of therapeutic mud, which is used in the treatment of skin diseases and the production of cosmetics. — Tour of the "Singing Dunes". In ancient times, there were camps of various nomadic peoples on the sands. Even now, fragments of clay vessels and arrowheads of the Yamskaya, Catacomb, Sarmatian and Scythian cultures can be found on the blown-out hillsides. Various animals can be found on the sand dunes: lizards, snakes, exotic birds. Optionally, you can get the opportunity to shoot a Kalmyk bow. — Excursion to the burning spring - an artesian well that can be ignited with just a match Optional (for an additional fee) camel and horse riding 15:00 Reception at the caravan camp "Country of Bumba" - village of Adyk A master class in dombra playing, lasso throwing, camel riding and archery is included in the price 16:00 We continue our journey to Lagan - 150 km from the village of Adyk 17:30 Accommodation in hotels in Lagan 19:00 Dinner at a cafe (guest house) in Lagan - included in the price

05:00 Early breakfast 06:00 Departure to the village of Dzhalykovo (to the lotus fields) Boat trip to the lotus fields. From the middle of July to the beginning of August is a special time. This is the lotus blossom season. Almost all residents of Kalmykia observe the fabulous picture every year. In Buddhism, the lotus is a symbol of purity. According to legend, beautiful lotus flowers grew where the young Buddha walked. Born in muddy water, this flower always remains dry, clean and radiates freshness. The lotus is truly a symbol of Kalmykia, as evidenced by its image on the national flag. The white Lotus of nine petals is symbolic: the top five petals symbolize the five continents of the globe, and the bottom four represent the four cardinal directions as the desire of the people of Kalmykia for friendship with the peoples of the world. 09:00 Lunch at a cafe in Lagan - included in the price 10:00 Visit to the Buddhist temple of Lagan, worship of Buddha Maitreya, the Buddha of the Coming Time 11:00 Return to Elista 300 km - 4 hours 15:00 Check-in at the hotel in Elista Rest 16:00 Visit to souvenir shops of the city 17:00 Visit to the studio of the artist Alexander Povaev and his daughter, the artist Halga Povaeva Alexander Povaev is a Kalmyk painter who has a keen sense of his time. Participant of Russian and foreign exhibitions. His painting is a vivid example of the development of Kalmyk painting, a new understanding and reinterpretation of Buddhist images. Khalga Povaeva is a promising young artist, member of the Union of Artists of Russia (2010). She has participated in several Russian and international exhibitions. A series of her works is known under the general title "Oirat beauties of the 17th and 20th centuries." In addition, Khalga Povaeva is engaged in the manufacture of souvenirs with a national flavor - dolls, toys, miniatures and other products made of wood and glass. You can buy women's jewelry, commemorative magnets, souvenirs, dolls and real paintings. Free time Dinner on your own

Breakfast at the hotel. Eviction Transfer to the airport of the city of departure End of the program