Overview
Discover the cultural beauty of Uzbekistan on this memorable 4-day journey covering Tashkent, Chimgan Mountains, Charvak Lake, and historic Samarkand. Explore Tashkent’s grand squares, beautiful metro stations, mosques, bazaars, and modern landmarks. Enjoy scenic mountain landscapes with chair-lift rides at Chimgan and relaxing views of Charvak Lake. Travel by high-speed bullet train to legendary Samarkand and admire the stunning Registan Square, mausoleums, observatory, and ancient bazaars. With hotel stay, full board meals, guided sightseeing, private transfers, and rail travel included, this package is perfect for families, couples, and culture lovers.
Highlights
- Tashkent city heritage tour
- Chimgan Mountains chairlift ride
- Charvak Lake scenic excursion
- Samarkand bullet train journey
- Registan Square historic beauty
Itinerary
Arrival to Tashkent; the guests will be met by English-speaking guide at the airport.
Transfer to hotel and check-in.
City tour in Tashkent:
“Independence” Square;
Subway of Tashkent (the first subway in Central Asia and one of the most beautiful in the world with attractive decorations of each station);
Lunch at local Restaurant
Amir Temur Square;
Palace of International Forums;
Tashkent Chiming Clocks;
“Broadway Street” with artist and local souvenirs;
Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Alisher Navoi (outside only);
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Chimgan Mountains, which is located in 80 km from Tashkent on the altitude of 2000 m above sea level. Upon arrival the guests walk along Chimgan, enjoy the mesmerizing view of Uzbekistan nature. Being in mountains guests ride on Chair Lift (the length 802 m, the height 1975 m) going up to the top of the mountain (30 minutes), enjoy free time at the mountain peak taking photos and videos for the memory and then again back onto the Chair Lift for coming down the mountains (30 minutes).
Lunch at local restaurant
Transfer to outstanding “Charwak” Lake (which is formed by joining of 4 biggest rivers. This beautiful lake supplies Tashkent city and its region with water all year round. Some free time at “Charvak” Lake at own activities.
Drive back to Tashkent.
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the railway station. Departure to Samarkand by Bullet Train (departure is at 7:30 and arrival is at 09:40).
City tour in Samarkand:
Gur Emir Mausoleum – a burial vault of Timurids dynasty (XIV – XV c.c.).
Registan square with three madrasahs: Ulugbek Madrasah (XV c.), Sherdor Madrasah (XVII c.) and Tilla Kori Madrasah (XV – XVII c.c.);
Lunch at local restaurant
Ulughbek Observatory (XV c.c.)
Shakhi-Zinda necropolis (X-XV c.c.)
Bibi Khanim Mosque (XV c.) – the biggest medieval building in the city.
Visiting oriental bazaar “Siab” where guests can do shopping and enjoy the ancient colorful market;
Transfer to the railway station. Departure to Tashkent by Bullet Train (departure is at 17:30 and arrival is at 19:40).
Dinner at local restaurant
Later transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast at hotel and check-out.
Continue the city tour in Tashkent:
“Memorial of Repression’s Victims” with the traditional ornaments;
Tashkent TV Tower (outside only);
“Monument of Courage” (dedicated to the 1966 earthquake in Tashkent);
Lunch at local restaurant
“Minor Mosque“ called as “Oq masjid” (White Mosque) – built by white marble;
Khast Imam Complex (15th c), which includes: Barak Khan Madrasah, Tillya-Sheikh Mosque, Imam Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Muyi Muborak Madrasah, Khast Imam library which holds one of the oldest Koran (8th c.) belonging to third caliph, Uthman ibn Affan;
Kukeldash Madrasah;
Transfer to Chorsu bazaar (one of the ancient markets where guests can buy the best quality of dry fruits and souvenirs);
Transfer to the Tashkent International Airport. Departure to Delhi/Mumbai according to the schedule.
End of the tour.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Accommodation in hotel;
- Full board meals (3 Breakfast, 4 Lunches and 3 Dinners);
- Services for private Comfortable A/C vehicle with driver per program;
- Escort English/Hindi – speaking guides for all sightseeing and excursions from arrival till departure;
- Panoramic tours to the sights listed;
- All airport and railway stations transfers;
- Full day trip to Chimgan Mountains and Charvak Lake;
- Chair-lift fees in Chimgan Mountains.
- Full day trip to Samarkand by Afrosiyob bullet train in Economy class* (subject to seats availability): Tashkent – Samarkand – Tashkent;
- 2 bottles of 0.5 L mineral water per day / per person.
- Applicable Government tax
The Cost Excludes
- International air tickets;
- Visa fees.
- Early check-in to hotel and late check-out charges;
- Charges in hotels for additional services & penalties.
- Entrance fees to sites listed (which will be paid at the sight separately on wish);
- Tips and gratuities;
- Video and photo charges;
- Any personal expenses;
- Any services not included in the above itinerary.
- * In case of non-availability of seats in Afrosiyob bullet train on requested dates the trip to Samarkand will be provided by land transport.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
