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!
The lakes of Fann Mountains
Itinerary title: The lakes of Fann Mountains
Days of tour: 4
Day 1: Dushanbe – Iskanderkul Lake
After our friendly guide will meet you, you will travel to one of the most beautiful lakes of Central Asia. It is the Iskanderkul Lake – Mountain lake at the altitude of 2 255 m. Tajikistan is rich in mountain lakes. Furthermore, it has the second largest water deposit in CIS countries. They are 1 000 rivers, 2 000 lakes and 8000 glaciers, which makes country water giant in Central Asia. The Iskanderkul Lake lies in the slopes of Fann Mountain. It has wonderful landscape in the area. In order to get to lake, we will drive via Anzob pass, 3 372 meters high. On the top of the pass, there is incredible view opens to valley. Upon arrival, you can walk along the beach or take a hike to beautiful waterfall. It will take about 40-minute walk.
Day 2: Iskanderkul Lake – Seven Lakes
In the morning, tours will continue to Fann Mountains (Fannsky Gory), where the beautiful lakes are located. On the way, we will go over Shahriston Pass reaching 3 378 m. The area is popular destination for hiking and trekking. It will include enjoyable day trip to Seven Lakes (Marquzor Lakes). On the lake, you will have free time to explore on your own. All seven lakes located in one gorge but on different elevation. Each lake has very nice with different colors of water. There are people who inhabit these areas; it would be very interesting to learn about their lifestyle.
Day 3: Seven Lakes – Dushanbe
Today drive back to the city of Dushanbe. The day will be full of sightseeing travel in capital of Tajikistan. It starts from Rudake Park, to National library, White House, National State Seal, and House of Parliament. After the Ministry of Inner Affairs, you will see the largest National Flag in the world. Its size reaches, 30 m in width and 60 m in length with 165 m high pole. Before having lunch, you will learn many interesting facts about country in Central Museum. Later Gurminj Museum will introduce the traditional musical instruments of Tajik people. In the evening, you will have traditional dinner. Night in a hotel
Day 4: Dushanbe – Airport
After enjoying breakfast, your driver will transfer you to airport.