The heart of the ancient silk route, Uzbekistan is the region’s cultural capital with its mesmerizing display of mosques, madrassahs, mausoleums, minarets and Registans (trading centres). The ancient cities of Tashkent, Samarkhand, Bukhara and Khiva are living museums representing the rich traditions of Central Asia for more than two millennia. Its riches attracted conquerors like Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan and this region was home to Timur the great and the birthplace of Babur – the founder of the Indian Mughal dynasty.
Beyond the dazzling architecture and beautiful tilework, the region has a lot more to offer: live the simple nomadic life in the desert yurts, listen to local folklore and watch the traditional performances, sample the traditional food – with roots in Iranian, Persian, India and Chinese cuisines, learn more about the making of silk, steel swords/knifes (of Damascus steel), silk carpets, silk paper, miniature paintings, Suzanne – the traditional Bukharan embroidery.. the list goes on!
One of the safest countries in the world (Gallup poll – 7th safest) and the “Country of the year according to Economist “(Dec 2019) and the CNN Travel destination of 2020, Uzbekistan is the most fascinating country you’ve never been to! (The Telegraph, July 2018)
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Trip Highlights
- Visit the UNESCO World heritage cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva.
- Get mesmerized by the beautiful tilework and colourful mosques, madrassahs and minarets.
- Walk along the ancient crossroads or the Registans of the Silk Route cities.
- Stay in a traditional house of the nomads – in a “yurt” camp located at the shore of the Aydarkul Lake.
- Taste traditional local food on in local homes / traditional restaurants throughout your trip; participate in cooking ‘Pilov’ – the national Uzbek dish, in a local Uzbek home.
- Watch a traditional folklore and fashion performance at the open theatre of Nodir Divan Begi madrassah in Bukhara.
- Participate in / watch traditional arts including a Ceramics workshop, miniature paintings, ‘Suzanne’ – the traditional Bukharan embroidery, Silk Carpet factory, sword / knife workshop (of Damascus steel fame) and a handmade silk paper centre (Meros).
- Bargain in the markets of all the cities – whether you buy anything or not, it is a virtual feast for the eyes.
Itinerary in brief
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