Uzbekistan Tours
No doubts that Uzbekistan as a tourist destination is one of the most popular in Central Asia. It seems like obscure to visit it, but it is becoming more and more visited by lots of tourists each year. Well-preserved architecture from the Golden Age of Islam religion is what makes it so popular. The history of the country goes back to the 1 millennia BC when world-known dynasties of Sogdia, Bactria and Khorezm grew and flourished. The famous cities from the ancient times are Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakrisabz, Margilan, Karshi, Tashkent and many others.
During your tours in Uzbekistan today you can feel the atmosphere of dreamy medieval deserts, stretched with a row of camels loaded with precious goods, making over stops in busy cities. Mix of cultures and people resulted in a big variety of customs and traditions preserved nowadays that you can observe during our tours. You can learn crafts of how to make paper, silk carpets and pottery like many centuries ago by making visits workshops in towns. You can taste the most famous pilaf in Central Asian region prepared on fire with meat, rice, carrots and dried fruits. You can participate in different cultural events and enjoy different shows and master classes.
Thus, Uzbekistan is a country that must be visited if you come to Central Asia. Also, we are ready to extend your tour to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan and build up a wonderful Silk Road Tour. Come and enjoy Central Asia with us!
Penjakent tour
Itinerary title: Penjakent tour
Days of tour: 5
Day 1: Dushanbe – Iskanderkul Lake
Upon arrival to airport, our local guide will wait you take you to exciting tour. You will travel to wonderful Lake Iskanderkul. It is located at the altitude of 2,255m above sea level and lies in Fann Mountains. Iskanderkul is one of the glorious mountain lakes in Central Asia. Brilliant blue color of the water and magnificent mountains surrounding the lake will be the most memorable part of the journey. You will have an opportunity to take a walk along its beaches. Later, you will enjoy short hike to discover a beautiful waterfall. Tajikistan is rich in deposit of water; it has the second biggest source in post- soviet countries. There are more than 1 000 rivers, 2000 mountain lakes and 8000 glaciers.
Day 2: Iskanderkul Lake – Penjakent
Today’s tour will take you to Penjakent, which name means “five villages” in Tajikistan language. It is located near the Khujant in the Valley of Zarevshan River. The history of the city goes back to 5th-8th century AD. At that time, Panjakent served as a remarkable craft and cultural center of Sogds. That’s why sometimes it is called "Central Asian Pompeii". There were ruler's palace, two temples, markets, rich dwelling houses decorated with numerous paintings, wooden and clay statues of ancient gods in its territory. The large archeological excavations were done only in XX century and found some ruins of ancient city. However, there are remains of dwelling houses and office buildings, the citadel with the palace, the house of artisans, and fire worshiper’s church available to see for visitors. Stay in a hotel.
Day 3: Penjakent – Seven lakes
Today is dedicated to the nature. Drive to Fann Mountains (Fannsky Gory), famous mountain area. The way goes over Shahriston Pass reaching 3 378 m. This terrain is popular destination for hiking and trekking. Tours will go to Seven Lakes (Marquzor Lakes). It is about 60 km drive from Panjakent settlement. On the lake, you will have free time to enjoy easy hike. The seven lakes situated in the gorge and on different altitude. Each is very charming with different colors of the water. There are people who live in these areas and you can observe the lifestyle of them. Night in a hotel.
Day 4: Seven Lakes – Dushanbe
Travel back to Dushanbe and begin exploring capital city of Tajikistan. The city tour will start from visiting Rudake Park, National library, White House and other state buildings like National State Seal, and House of Parliament. After the excursion to architectural monuments, continue to the largest national flag in the world. It boasts with 165m high pole, 30m width and 60 m length. Following the photo stop at the flagpole, you will have extended excursion in the Central Museum. After lunch, Gurminji Museum will take you to the land of traditional musical instruments. Today you will have an opportunity to taste Tajik food for dinner. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 5: Dushanbe – Airport
After breakfast, your driver will take you to the airport.