WCRU 01. On Baktrian camel through Kyzyl-Kum desert
On Baktrian camel through Kyzyl-Kum desert
The itinerary: Tashkent - Samarkand - Nurata - Kyzyl-Kum desert - Aydarkul Lake - Bukhara - Tashkent
Duration: 15 days
Season: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Season: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
BRIEF PROGRAM OF THE TOUR
Day 1 Arrival in Tashkent. Transfer to hotel.
Day 2 Sightseeing tour in Tashkent. Drive to Samarkand.
Day 3 Full day sightseeing tour in Samarkand.
Day 4 Drive Samarkand via Nurata to yurt base camp near Dongulek village. Overnight in yurts.
Days 5-9 Ride on the camel back across desert to Aydarkul Lake. Overnight in tents.
Day 10 Rest on the lake. Overnight in tents.
Day 11 Drive from desert to Bukhara. Hotel.
Day 12 Full day sightseeing in Bukhara.
Day 13 Full day sightseeing in Bukhara.
Day 14 Take a flight Bukhara to Tashkent. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 15 Departure.
DETAILED PROGRAM OF THE TOUR
DETAILED PROGRAM OF THE TOUR
Day 1 Arrival in Tashkent. Meeting at airport. Transfer to hotel.
Day 2 AM half day sightseeing tour (HD SS) in Tashkent.
PM drive by coach to Samarkand (340 km; 5hrs).
Visit the old town of Tashkent to see medieval monuments: Barak-Khan Barak-Khan medressa (XVI c.), Kaffal-Shashi Mausoleum (XVIc), Kukeldash Medressa (XVIc), Museum of Applied Arts, Independence Square, Friendship of Peoples Square, Tashkent Metro, Theatre Square where Uzbek National Opera House is and others.
Day 3 Full day sightseeing tour (FD SS) in Samarkand. Hotel.
Visit the Guri-Emir mausoleum (XVc), Rukhabad necropolis (XV c.); Registan Square complex (XVII c.), Bibi-Khanum cathedral mosque (XV c), Ulugbek observatory (XV c.), Shakhi-Zinda mausoleum ensemble (XIVc), Siob bazaar.
Day 4 Drive Samarkand via Nurata to yurt base camp near Dongulek village (340km; 6 hrs).
Overnight in yurts.
Visit the Khasan- Khuseyn Mosque (XVI-XVII cñ.), blacksmiths and potters workshops and a sacred pond with sacred fishes - a place for pilgrimage by Muslim worshipers in Nurata. Also to visit are Medressa of Sheihun Hasan Nury, Mamazgokh Mosque (XIVc) and remains of so called "Alexander the Greats Fortress".
Days 5-9 Ride on the camel back across desert from base camp via Uruztaykuduk - Pahtakyr - Eltay - old base at point 271 to Aydarkul Lake.
Overnight in tents.
We cover for 15km to 20km a day. Landscape is typical sandy desert dunes slightly enliven with rare xenophoric vegetation. On the way we see wildlife of the desert - tortoises, lizards, giant lizards, snakes, vultures etc. and get acquainted with the desert flora. Last day of riding we end up at the shore of Aydarkul Lake, which looks like a miracle in the middle of the desert with its area above 2000 sq. kms. We swim, fish and enjoy relaxation.
Day 10 Rest on the lake. Overnight in tents.
Day 11 Drive from desert to Bukhara (240 km; 4 hrs). Hotel.
Day 12 Full day sightseeing in Bukhara. Hotel.
Visit round architectural monuments including Samanids Mausoleum (IX-X cc AD), Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (XIV-XIX cc.), Poi-Kalon complex (XII-XVI cc.), Ulugbek Medressa (built by Ulugbek - the grandson of Tamerlane and distinguished mathematician and astronomer), Lyabi-Hauz complex (XVI-XVII cc.).
Day 13 Full day sightseeing in Bukhara. Hotel.
Visit monuments: Sitorai Mokhi Khosa ("Palace of Moon and Stars") - summer palace of Bukhara emirs (XIX c.), Bolo Khauz Mosque (XIX), Ark - ancient citadel and fortress where from Bukhara started growing (VI-VII cc BC - XVI); Chor-Minor minaret (XIXc).
Day 14 Take a flight Bukhara to Tashkent. Hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 15 Departure.
The tour can be organized in your own dates / any number of pax, cost & conditions are available upon request.
Contact information:
Email: pagetour@gmail.com
whatsapp/viber/telegram: + 99890 188 61 28 и + 99890 352 74 83
whatsapp/viber/telegram: + 99890 188 61 28 и + 99890 352 74 83
Uzbekistan is a country with an ancient history and the culture having more than 25 centuries, with legendary fantastic Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva cities. Uzbekistan is:
- oriental hospitality and goodwill, exotic, abundance of noisy and picturesque markets;
- warm stable weather-10 months a year;
- hotels, restaurants, night bars with national colour and European level of service;
- fine opportunities for active rest in mountains and desert.
Alongside with excursion program you will be able to:
- visit the dramatized historical ceremonies and folklore shows;
- take pleasure with oriental dances in former Khans harem;
- learn to prepare original Uzbek pilaw and round bread;
- weave carpets;
- make a jug in a workshop of the potter;
- pass through picturesque desert on baktrian camel back;
- ride on graceful akhaltekin horses;
- swim and to fish in huge lakes surrounded by sands;
- reach inaccessible mountains on helicopter and to lead picnic on mountain river side;
- spend the night in traditional nomads abodes – yurtas;
- listen to local akyn songs at a fire under extraordinary bright oriental constellations;
- visit exotic national-sports and holidays wrestling, horse wrestling for goat’s carcass, rams, cocks fighting;
- taste collection wines;
- get original hand-made souvenirs.
The tours can be organized in your own dates / any number of pax, cost & conditions are available upon request.
- oriental hospitality and goodwill, exotic, abundance of noisy and picturesque markets;
- warm stable weather-10 months a year;
- hotels, restaurants, night bars with national colour and European level of service;
- fine opportunities for active rest in mountains and desert.
Alongside with excursion program you will be able to:
- visit the dramatized historical ceremonies and folklore shows;
- take pleasure with oriental dances in former Khans harem;
- learn to prepare original Uzbek pilaw and round bread;
- weave carpets;
- make a jug in a workshop of the potter;
- pass through picturesque desert on baktrian camel back;
- ride on graceful akhaltekin horses;
- swim and to fish in huge lakes surrounded by sands;
- reach inaccessible mountains on helicopter and to lead picnic on mountain river side;
- spend the night in traditional nomads abodes – yurtas;
- listen to local akyn songs at a fire under extraordinary bright oriental constellations;
- visit exotic national-sports and holidays wrestling, horse wrestling for goat’s carcass, rams, cocks fighting;
- taste collection wines;
- get original hand-made souvenirs.
The tours can be organized in your own dates / any number of pax, cost & conditions are available upon request.
Contact us:
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Author: ClimberCA - International consortium
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