Uzbekistan Uncovered

Take a journey down the fabled Silk Road, once braved by Marco Polo and Alexander the Great. Follow the trails of the greats into the legendary cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, which were significant trading points during the Silk Road's heyday and are now living museums full of enchantment and wonder. Imagine hundreds of minarets, turquoise domes, and graceful arched portals adorning the countryside, exotic bazaars, and the vast blue sky as your backdrop. This makes one feel immersed in a scene from 1001 Arabian Nights.

Immerse yourself in centuries-old customs along the journey by dining, dancing, and meeting locals. The Silk Road's fascinating history spans majestic mountain ranges, boundless deserts, and ancient cities brimming with stunning architecture. You'll see it all in Uzbekistan!

 ✔ Explore Tashkent: Visit the Khast-Imam Complex, which holds the world-famous Quran, or holy book, of Caliph Uthman. The complex includes the Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheykh Mosque, Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Continue to Chorsu Bazaar. Take Tashkent Metro to the city center to explore Amir Timur Square, Independence Square, and the Applied Arts Museum

✔ Explore Samarkhand: Visit the spectacular Registan Square, the Gur Emir Mausoleum - Tamerlane's original mausoleum, the remains of the Bibi Khahum mosque, the Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, the Ulugbek Observatory, and the Siab Bazaar, an oriental agricultural market. Afrasiab Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel.

✔ Explore Bukhara: Visit Old Bukhara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, Miri-Arab Madrasah, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, trade domes, the Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, and the Chor-Minor Madrasah. Relaxing traditional bath and massage in a traditional 16th-century hammam. Visit Ark Fortress, the Bolo-Khauz Mosque, the Ismail Samani and the Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. Pay a visit to Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, the summer residence of Bukhara's last emir and a one-of-a-kind site blending Oriental and Russian architecture. Visit the Bakhouddin Naqshbandi Mausoleum. Stroll to the Nadir Divan Begi madrasah for a folk music and dance show. 

✔ Explore Khiva: Visit Ayaz Kala, the largest fortress of the UNESCO-recognized Desert Castles of Ancient Khorezm in Karakalpakstan. Visit Topraq Kala, an excavated town dating back to the 1st to 5th centuries AD. Enjoy views of the desert and the Amu Darya River along the way. Visit Ichan-Qala fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah, Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, Kalta-Minor, Juma Mosque, Tosh-Khovli Palace, and Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum are all on the itinerary. Climb Uzbekistan's highest tower, the Islom-Khoja tower. Kunya-Ark offers breathtaking panoramic views of Old Khiva. 

Starts on September 29, 2024 (Sunday)

Ends on October 6, 2024 (Sunday)

Pick-up/Drop-off Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport (IATA: TAS, ICAO: UTTT), Tashkent.

It is recommended that you arrive a day ahead of time. Arrive no later than 10:00 A.M. on Day 01 (Airport Pick-up @ 11 A.M.) and book your return flight ticket after 6:00 P.M. on Day 08. (Airport Drop at 3 P.M.)

INR 68000 per person (for a single traveler)

INR 67000 per person (for two or more traveling together)

INR 67000 per person (for those who travelled with us before)

 *5% GST + TCS extra.  

Pay INR 20000 to Book Now. Balance to be paid 30 days before the trip start date. 

• These rates are for Indian Nationals only.
• Group Size: Minimum of 8 participants - Maximum of 14 participants (+) WANDERING SARATHY as your Tour Lead. Please make sure that the trip has reached the minimum number of participants before you reserve your flight ticket.
• Even a single member can join this trip. If you're a single-member traveling alone, you'll be assigned to a room with another member of the same gender.
• Suitable for members between the age group of 18-50 years. Generally, we majorly have participants between 18-35 years.
• A stay at an additional cost may be arranged if you're arriving or departing a day earlier or later.

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation in boutique hotels on double/twin sharing basis. If you're a single, you'll be assigned to a room with another member of the same gender. 
• Daily Breakfast (set menu)
• All transfers by mini-van/car/bus/train
• Walking tours
• Entry Fees for the monuments mentioned in the itinerary
• Tons of local experiences
• Afrosiyob/Sharq High Speed Train from Tashkent to Samarkand, Samarkand to Bukhara, and Khiva to Tashkent (Economy)
• English Speaking Local Guide, wherever required
• Services of WANDERING SARATHY, the trip captain who acts as a facilitator and a storyteller

EXCLUSIONS

• International flight tickets 
• e-Visa (costs US$ 20). Simple process. Usually takes two business days for e-Visa
• Travel Insurance 
• Lunch/Dinner/Snacks/Beverages (Vegetarian options available as well) 
• 5% GST + TCS as applicable
• Entry tickets to dance shows
• Any taxes/charges the local Government may levy, in future
• Early check in and late check out
• Additional costs arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like – landslides, road blockage, etc. In such a case, extras will have to be paid on the spot by the participants directly.
• Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges, medicines, etc.
• Any item not specified in the ‘Inclusions’

• Pay Rs.20,000/- to book your seat now! (Non-refundable) 
• Balance to be paid 45 days before the trip start date. i.e., on or before August 15, 2024. You can pay in full or in parts before this date.
• Rates applicable for Indian Nationals only.
• Please make sure that the trip has reached the minimum number of participants before you book your air ticket.