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Timeless Crossroads
Immerse yourself in cities where medieval Islamic architecture reaches its zenith, and bazaars echo with centuries of trade stories.
Uzbekistan stands as a living monument to the Silk Road's golden age. From Samarkand's magnificent Registan to Bukhara's ancient trading domes, the country presents an architectural symphony in turquoise and gold. Here, ancient traditions of ceramics and silk-weaving thrive in medieval quarters, while desert fortresses guard oasis cities.
Itineraries of Uzbekistan
From ancient minarets to desert fortresses, our journeys reveal Uzbekistan's extraordinary legacy of Silk Road splendor.
Day 1
DEPARTURE FROM DELHI
• Prepare to depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport T3, Delhi at 11:35 AM. • Reporting time will be at least 3 hours before departure.
Day 2
ALMATY ARRIVAL & CITY SIGHTSEEING
• Arrival in Almaty at 2:30 PM with flight KC 908. • Check-in and evening tour to the recreational park Kok-Tobe by car. • Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3
VISIT SHYMBULAK SKI RESORT BY CABLE CAR AND MEDEO ICE SKATING RINK
• Head to Shymbulak Ski Resort in the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains for a winter experience. • Visit the nearby Medeo Ice Skating Rink, one of the highest-altitude rinks globally. • Overnight stay at the hotel in Almaty.
Day 4
KOLSAY AND KAINDY LAKES, OVERNIGHT STAY IN SATY VILLAGE
• After breakfast, visit Kolsay Lakes, known for their crystal-clear waters and scenic beauty. • Continue to Kaindy Lake, famous for its submerged forest and surreal atmosphere. • Overnight stay in Saty Village.
Day 5
VISIT CHARYN CANYON AND RETURN TO ALMATY
• Visit Charyn Canyon, a geological marvel with striking red rock formations. • Hike through the canyon and return to Almaty. • Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6
HALF DAY CITY TOUR & DEPARTURE TO TASHKENT
• After breakfast, visit the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, Zenkov Cathedral, and Republic Square. • Departure for Tashkent at 7:30 PM via an overnight semi-sleeper bus.
Day 7
REACH TASHKENT AND SIGHTSEEING
• Arrival at the Zhibek-Zholy border checkpoint, moving to Tashkent. • Visit Khast Imam Complex, Tole-bi Mausoleum, Minor Mosque, and Independence Square. • Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8
TASHKENT TO SAMARKAND
• Early departure to Samarkand at 7 AM, arriving around 1 PM. • Visit Gur Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square, Shahi-Zinda necropolis, and Bibi Khanum Mausoleum. • Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9
SAMARKAND SIGHTSEEING AND RETURN TO TASHKENT
• Leisure day for shopping and exploring Samarkand. • Departure for Tashkent in the evening, with an airport drop around 9 PM.
Key Facts
Currency
Uzbek Som
Peak Time
April to May
September to October
Language
Uzbek, Russian
Coldest Month
January
Time Zone
Uzbekistan Time (GMT+5)
Hottest Month
July
INSIDER TIP
Visit local bread markets at dawn to witness the making of traditional non bread, and join local tea ceremonies in historic mahallas (neighborhoods).
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
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Photography permits needed for some sites
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Train travel between cities is comfortable
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Many places cash-only outside hotels
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