Sacred Siberia
Yoga and Meditate at high energy Places and explore local life (with English speaking local traveler and Yoga instructor)
In program:
- Morning Yoga and evening meditation at High energy places
- Mystery of imperishable body of Lama Etigelov (Itigilov)
- Goddess Self appeared on the stone
- Endless Taiga
- Clean water of the deepest lake in the world Baikal
- Shamanic rituals
- True Siberian rural life
Please note travelling with us you also help replanting Siberian forest.
5 Days trip
Day 1
Meeting in the airport or railway station. Ivolginsky Temple – the center of Buddhism in Russia. Lama Itigilov (Etigelov) who reached Nirvana in 1927 since then his body doesn't decay. Though he spent 75 years under the ground. Shamanic ritual at the main sacred place of Ivolga Valley. Tracking to the place where Genghis Khan stayed. Breathtaking views.
Haven't been to Mongolia yet? Welcome!
Day 2
Driving to Baikal, about 4 hours with stops. Evening Caucasian shashlyk (BBQ). Night at Maksimiha, a small place based by kozaks.
Day 3
Chivyrkuy Bay is a part of Reserve. We'll take a boat and drive to hot spring Zmeevaya. Cold water of Baikal, wild nature and you in a hot bath.
Day 4
Tracking to the Plateu of St. Nose Penisula (or do a part of a track) with an outstanding view. Alternatively, trip to Ushkany island may be organized. The island is a place were Baikal Nerpa (seal lives). Nerpa is very funny.
Day 5
Baikal good-bye. Free time in the morning Yoga and Meditation. In the afternoon – leaving to Ulan-Ude.
10 Day Trip
Day 1
Arrival to Ulan-Ude. We'll meet at the airport or train station. Ivolginsky Temple – the center of Buddhism in Russia. Lama Itigilov (Etigelov) who reached Nirvana in 1927 since then his body doesn't decay. Though he spent 75 years under the ground. Shamanic ritual at the main sacred place of Ivolga Valley. Tracking to the place where Genghis Khan stayed. Breathtaking views.
Haven't been to Mongolia yet? Welcome!
Day 2
We'll head to Baikal. 4 hours drive with the stops and we are at Maksimiha. Long sandy beach, pine forest, calmness. A few stops on the way for pics and historical overview. Caucasian shashlyk (BBQ) for dinner (might be vegetarian).
Day 3
Chivirkuy Bay. It's a reserve – bears (we may see one if lucky), foxes, enormous amount of fishes and birds. We'll rent a boat and head to hot springs. Wild nature, cold lake and you in the hot springs.
Day 4
Chivirkuy Bay. We'll do quite a track to the Plateu of St. Nose peninsula (or half way) or you may rent a boat and go to remote Ushkanyi ostrova were the Baikal seals live. Please note the trip to Ushkanyi is not in the program and is to be paid additionally. Night in the camp site.
Day 5
Today we'll head to another magic – the image of a Godess Yanzhima which self appeared on the stone. Yanzhima (Sarasvati) is a deity of art and knowledge. Also this place became a pilgrimage of families who don't have children. Yanzhima helps =) Meditation in the Temple and Yoga outside.
Day 6
In the morning we'll drive to Umkhei, a cozy resort. Hot thermal springs, wild nature. The springs are super good for health – eyes, liver, joints,..Yoga and Meditation.
Day 7
Alla – remote Soviet resort. Light tracking to nearby waterfall. Fresh air. Outstanding views.
Day 8
Free Day in Alla. Walking or Taking baths. Enjoying the Nature.
Day 9
Amazing Suvo stones garden, spectacular views and another High Energy place. One of the most powerful places of Buryatia. The motherland of Genghis Khan Mother's. Night in Ust Barguzin
Day 10
Driving back to Ulan-Ude.
14 Day Trip
Day 1
Arrival to Ulan-Ude. We'll meet at the airport or train station. Ivolginsky Temple – the center of Buddhism in Russia. Lama Itigilov (Etigelov) who reached Nirvana in 1927 since then his body doesn't decay. Though he spent 75 years under the ground. Shamanic ritual at the main sacred place of Ivolga Valley. Tracking to the place where Genghis Khan stayed. Breathtaking views.
Haven't been to Mongolia yet? Welcome!
Day 2
We'll head to Baikal. 4 hours drive with the stops and we are at Maksimiha. Long sandy beach, pine forest, calmness. A few stops on the way for pics and historical overview.
Caucasian shashlyk (BBQ) for dinner (might be vegetarian).
Day 3
Chivirkuy Bay. It's a reserve – bears (we may see one if lucky), foxes, enormous amount of birds. We'll rent a boat and head to hot springs. Wild nature, cold lake and you in the hot springs.
Day 4
Chivirkuy Bay. We'll do quite a track to the Plateu of St. Nose peninsula (or half way) or you may rent a boat and go to remote Ushkanyi ostrova were the Baikal seals live. Please note the trip to Ushkanyi is not in the program and is to be paid additionally. Night in the camp site.
Day 5
Today we'll head to another magic – the image of a Godess Yanzhima which self appeared on the stone. Yanzhima (Sarasvati) is a deity of art and knowledge. Also this place became a pilgrimage of families who don't have children. Yanzhima helps =) Meditation in the Temple and Yoga outside.
Day 6
In the morning we'll drive to Umkhei, a cozy resort. Hot thermal springs, wild nature. The springs are super good for health – eyes, liver, joints,..Yoga and Meditation.
Day 7
Yoga and Rest at Umkhei.
Day 8
Alla – remote Soviet resort. Light tracking to nearby waterfall. Fresh air. Outstanding views.
Day 9
Free Day in Alla. Walking or Taking baths. Enjoying the Nature.
Day 10
We'll drive down to a small buryat Village Khilgana. Visit rural entrepreneurs, see the lifestyle, learn how to milk the cow and try fresh products. Dinner in the Yurt with the History overview by a local history teacher. Night in a rural homestay in Khilgana. Meet your early morning between high mountains. Yoga with locals.
Day 11
Amazing stones garden, spectacular views and another High Energy place. One of the most powerful places of Buryatia. The motherland of Genghis Khan Mother's. Night in Ust Barguzin
Day 12
Driving further to Goryachinsk. 3 hours. The Middle of Baikal - our last High Energy Place. Meditation and a walk to inhabitant island. Last night at the lake.
Day 13
In the morning – free time and saying good-bye to Baikal. Returning to Ulan-Ude in the evening..
Day 14
Optionally – Old believers village. Colorful lifestyle. One more sacred place.
