Kyrgyzstan & Uzbekistan Explorer
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Highlights
- Delve into the multicultural heart of Tashkent
- See a three-storey yurt in Osh
- Visit a nomad camp by Song-Kol Lake
- Discover the epic history of Samarkand
- Marvel at the scenery of Chychkan Gorge
- Explore the artisan shops in Bukhara
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Orientate yourself with a tour of Kyrgyzstan’s chilled-out capital. Meander through Ala-Too Square (once known as Lenin’s Square), sit and watch the world go by in Dubovy Park or maybe sit and have a drink in one of the open-air cafes.
Stop at Issyk-Kul – one of the largest alpine lakes in the world – and the quaint village of Kochkor en route to Song-Kol Lake. Tonight sleep in a yurt – the traditional dwellings of the Kyrgyz people. Next day, discover ancient petroglyphs and pop in to a nearby nomad camp for a deeper insight into the local culture.
An incredibly remote high steppe plateau, Suusamyr Valley is a sight to behold. Marvel at the mountainous landscape (and spot all the yurts!) on the journey out to Chychkan Gorge. Take in the ethereal scenery, go for a walk – keep your eyes peeled for wild boar and de...
Drive out to the quaint Arkyt Village, deep in the heart of the Sary-Chelek National Park. Not too far from the village is the spectacular Sary-Chelek Lake. A place of majestic beauty, you’ll have to pick your jaw up off the floor before you reach for the camera.
Located deep in the Fergana Valley, the town of Osh dates back to the 5th century BC. Wander round the Jayma Bazaar, stare up in awe at a three-storey yurt and visit the Suleiman Too.
Cross the border into Uzbekistan and discover Tashkent’s trove of treasures. Wander through the Old Town, admire traditional arts and crafts at the Applied Arts Museum, visit Independence Square and perhaps catch a performance at the Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Renowned as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Samarkand has a long and intriguing history. Venture out on a guided tour of the city, visiting the sacred Shah I Zindah Mausoleum complex, the Bibi Khanum Mosque, an ancient observatory and the magnificent Registan.
The birthplace of Tamerlane, Shakhrisabz is steeped in history. Visit the ruins of Ak-Saray Palace and see the sprawl of the city from the palace’s remaining entrance portal, then enjoy an overnight stay in a local guesthouse.
Head out to the old Silk Road city of Bukhara. Spend an enjoyable evening chilling out under the mulberry trees surrounding Lyabi Hauz, chatting to locals and travellers alike. Maybe enjoy a traditional meal of shashlyk before catching a puppet show at a nearby theatr...
Jump on a train back for Tashkent and visit some sights you didn’t get to earlier. Perhaps enjoy one last dinner together before this odyssey wraps up.
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- Hotel Uzbekistan
- 45 Мusakhanov street
- Amir Timur Square
- Tashkent
- 700047
- UZBEKISTAN
- Phone: +998 (71)1131111
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