Kazan in November

Surely everyone knows the feeling of off-season fatigue: sadness over the past summer and the understanding that the next New Year's holidays will not be very soon. The number of working days in the autumn months is not encouraging, so I want to drop everything and rush somewhere for a few days to recharge.

But questions arise in my head: Which city will not take long to get to? What to do if suddenly inclement weather caught on vacation and what to do in it? Where to go so that it is inexpensive, but at the same time informative? Visit the beautiful capital of Tatarstan, and we will tell you what to expect from your holiday in Kazan in November.

Weather

On average, the air temperature both at the beginning and at the end of the month varies from -3 degrees at night to +5 at daytime. Most often this month is rainy and windy, but do not despair and cancel your vacation because of this, because this region is famous not only for its nature and architecture, but also for its cultural component.

Is it cold in November

In the daytime, the temperature is kept at around +1, +3 degrees. Air humidity can be about 90%, and wind gusts can reach up to five meters per second. Therefore, you just need to stock up on warm, windproof clothing and waterproof shoes.

As the famous song says - "nature does not have bad weather, every weather is grace." With such a life slogan, you look at such bad weather with ease.

What to watch

The capital of Tatarstan is famous not only for its beautiful nature, but also for its unusual museums. We recommend visiting the one-of-a-kind Chak-Chak Museum, where you will learn the secret of making a national delicacy, as well as get to the tasting of this sweet dish.

Be sure to walk along the Farmers' Palace. A very majestic and harmonious building in the city center, surrounded by a picturesque park. On the territory of the nearby embankment, which is located near the palace, you can hold a family photo session.

At night, the building is decorated with beautiful lighting. The main symbol of the building, the monumental tree, stands out especially clearly.

Fans of sports events should pay attention to the Kazan Arena. The modern sports center was built in 2013 and can accommodate over 45 thousand visitors. Here you can cheer not only for your favorite football team, but also take a themed tour dedicated to sports.

An observation deck on the territory of an unusual registry office in the form of a cauldron is a must-see. Climbing to the platform, you will see a wonderful panorama of the city.

Vacation with children

The most interesting places for families with children:

Waterpark Riviera". The water park has an atmosphere of eternal summer: water attractions, slides, a slow river, a wave pool, as well as a huge relaxation area with saunas and bars. Each family member will find a hobby to their liking.

For younger children, there are shallow pools of half a meter and play areas. A separate "pearl" of the children's territory is the pirate fort. This entertainment complex includes water cannons, fountains, themed slides with mermaids and parrots, as well as a huge tipping bucket that, after being filled with water, pours out onto those who were under it.

The main feature of the water park is its year-round nature. Even in the cold season, from the closed part of the water park, you can swim into the heated outdoor pool and enjoy the views.

Ekiyat Puppet Theater. One of the oldest puppet theaters in Russia is located in the center of the city on Peterburgskaya Street. The building itself is already a landmark, as it is decorated in the form of a fairytale castle, and the inner hall with its red velvet seats and columns only emphasizes this status.

The repertoire is extensive, about 40 performances, even for the smallest visitors (from one year old) there are interesting programs based on fairy tales. The duration of the performances depends on the age of the visitors (for the smallest, about 30 minutes, and for adults, the performance can take up to 1.40 minutes).

Be careful! Some performances are held in both Russian and Tatar languages, so when buying tickets, specify in which language this or that program is being held.

Museum of entertaining science and technology. A wonderful interactive center that takes you to the mysterious world of science, and in particular physics and chemistry. Almost all the exhibits can be touched with your hands, and in some you can even climb.

An absolute plus will be that not only children will be delighted with visiting this place, but also adults. Also on the territory of the museum you can celebrate your birthday and book an excursion.

Tours

The capital of Tatarstan is rich in excursions, both group and individual. Depending on the season and personal preferences, you can choose a unique tour of significant places and feel all the local flavor.

It is most convenient to get acquainted with the city from the cold season on a comfortable bus. Fortunately, Kazan has a well-developed system of combined excursions (the pedestrian part with a trip around the city).

The timing of this event will not take more than three hours, and the richness of the program will not yield to a classic excursion in the summer.

What will you have time to see on such an excursion?

As a rule, it all depends on the travel company, but most often the following places are included in the program:

• Kremlin. On site, you should definitely visit the famous Kul Sharif Mosque.
• Bauman Street. The main pedestrian street of the city. Walking along it, you will meet the iconic monument to the Kazan cat and a copy of the carriage of Catherine the Great, as well as immerse yourself in the merchant past of ancient buildings of the 18th and 19th centuries.
• Drive to Sviyazhsk. The legendary island, which was built according to the project of Ivan the Terrible. At the moment, the territory of the island carries a religious and architectural message. The trip itself will take about an hour and a half, which will allow you to enjoy the views of Tatarstan.

The cost of travel

November is not the most holiday month for a trip, but the main advantage of non-seasonality will be the cost of tickets. Take, for comparison, a trip from Moscow.

Flights. If you fly by plane, the cost of tickets will vary between 500 - 2,000 rubles. one person one way. A trip of three people will cost about 6 thousand, and the flight time will take about an hour and a half.

Railway tickets. The cost of a one-way train ride will be within 1,500 thousand in a reserved seat carriage and up to 2,000 thousand rubles in a compartment carriage. Estimated travel time is 12 hours.

Car trip. Average fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 8 liters. The distance between Moscow and Kazan is estimated at 816 kilometers. You will need about 7 thousand in two directions for gasoline. But also do not forget about food on the road, because not everyone can be limited only to snacks on the way.

The undoubted advantage of the trip is mobility and a sense of freedom. Driving past different cities and villages, you can linger in the place that interests you.

Best budget hotels:

Kazantel 3 *. Great location in the city center, but not in the noisy tourist streets. However, the hotel is just a 15-minute walk from the Kremlin. It is convenient to get to the airport, as it is located next to the Kazan-Passenger station.

The price for a double room for three nights will be about 9 thousand, while this price includes breakfast.

Imereti 3 *. Cozy hotel with private parking and continental breakfast.The hotel has a restaurant and room service. Bauman Street is about 400 meters away.

The price for a double room for three nights is about 10 thousand.

Berison Kamala 2 *. Located in a cozy and quiet mansion, with rooms on the attic floors. Each room has a bathroom with shower and air conditioning. The distance to the Kazan Kremlin is about 1.6 kilometers.

For a double room with one bed for three nights, you will need to pay about 4,000 rubles. Additionally, you can order breakfast for 200 rubles (per person).

So, a vacation for two people for four days will cost about 15-25 thousand rubles:

• It is worth allocating about 10 thousand for the road
• You will pay about 5 thousand for the hotel
• Meals in a cafe - 3 thousand
• Entertainment and excursions - 3 thousand

It should be understood that this amount may vary depending on leisure preferences and needs.

Reviews

Not only local residents of the region, but also visiting tourists celebrate the beauty and flavor of the local architecture. According to the survey, many come to Tatarstan for delicious national food, beautiful nature and architecture.

Separately, they note a wide variety of entertainment for every taste and budget. The direction of Kazan during school holidays is in great demand, because it is here that you can "touch" history and spend time actively.

As a bonus, tourists note the small distance from Moscow / St. Petersburg / Yekaterinburg.

Conclusion

Kazan is a great city for a budget family and romantic trip. A rich history, delicious national food, affordable housing - you will find all this on the streets of the metropolis, and we recommend starting your acquaintance with the city from Bauman Street, which is a pedestrian street and resembles the Arbat in Moscow. On it you can eat delicious echpochmaks and eat chak-chak.