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Location: Uzbekistan
Places: Tashkent-Bukhara-Termez-Denau-Shakhrisabz-Kitab-Samarkand-Tashkent
Departure: 16 April, 2017
Arrival: 29 April, 2017

11 Nights / 12 Days

Price Starts At

1,65,000/- (Per Head)



Itinerary

  • Day 117 Apr
    Tashkent
    • 16 April - Departure from Mumbai by Go Air at 17:40 arrive Delhiat 19:55
    • 17 april - Departure from Delhi by HY 426 at 00:40 arrive Tashkent at03:20
    • Meeting with the driver
    • Early check-in. Rest in the hotel
    • Breakfast in the hotel
    Excursion in Tashkent
    • Khast Imam Mosque Tashkent
    • Independence Square

    The capital of Uzbekistan - Tashkent - has existed for over 2,200 years. During this time he has gone from an ancient settlement to the large cities of Central Asia. The city has seen many memorable events and trials, met the rise and decline. Tashkent - the very embodiment of modern elegance that is characteristic of many capitals of the world. As the eastern city, Tashkent has its unsurpassed flavor. City harmoniously combines a medieval buildings with European architecture.

    A visit to the religious centre of modern Tashkent - Khast-Imam and, examination of ancient manuscripts of Central Asia - Koran Osman 7; along with the Hast-Imam that formed on the grave of the famous scientist, expert on the Koran and the Hadith, the poet, Hazrat Imam artisan.

    • • Hazrat Abu Bkr al- Kaffal- Shoshi (RA)
    • • Sheikh Havendy Takhrur

    Visit to Kukeldash (16th). It is one of the largest surviving madrassas in Central Asia. This madrasa is located near the Chorsu Square in the historical part of Tashkent

    • Dinner
    • Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
  • Day 218 Apr
    Tashkent - Bukhara
    • Breakfast in the hotel
    Excursion in Tashkent

    Mausaleum of Shaeikh Zainuddin Bobo - Bobo is the son of one of the founders of Sufi Order Sukhravardiya of Sheikh Ziyaad-din Djakhima Sukhravardi. Here is the famous underground 2-storeyed chillia hona where Zainuddin used to fast & pray all his life.

    Zangi -Ota complex - where Mausoleum of a sufy Zangi Ota and his wife Ambar-Bibi, who lived in Tashkent in the 14th century. Ambar-Bibi is a saint patron of all women willing to have a child. One will witness a lot of young women sweeping the floor around the mausoleum; they came to ask for a baby.

    •  Dzhuma Mosque
    • Mausaleum Sheikh Zainuddin Bobo
    • Dinner
    • 18:15 Transfer to the airport for flight Tashkent-Bukhara
    • 19:15 Departure from Tashkent
    • 20:55 Arrival in Bukhara
    • Check-in to the hotel
    • Overnight
  • Day 319 Apr
    Bukhara
    • Breakfast at the hotel
    • Meeting the driver and guide
    • Visiting mausoleums of “Seven Great Sufis of Bukhara”

    Mausoleum of Abd Al-Khaliq Al-Gijduvani (40 km from Bukhara). He was a founder of sufy brotherhood “Khodjagon”. The doctrine he developed was notable for its originality. In his theological works ‘Risolayi Sahobia’, 'Risolayi Tariqat', 'Vasiyatnoma' he has conveyed his thoughts about science, religion, man and his place in society; also about fostering in oneself such qualities of a Muslim like kindness, respect for seniors, adherence to moral principles, generosity.

    Mausoleum of Khodza Muhammad Arif ar-Revgari (village of Shafirkan near to Gijduvan).
    Mausoleum of Khodza Makhmud Anjir Fagnaviy- The religious teacher of Arif ar-Revgari.

    • Gijduvani
    • Khwaja Abdul Khaliq Ghujdawani

    Lunch
    • • Hazrat Hajj Shareef Zandani
    • • Hazrat Syed Amir Kulal
    • • Bibi Orifa (mother of Hazrat Bahauddin Naqshband)
    • • Hazrat Abu Bakr Muhammad Kalabadhi (RA)
    • • Hazrat Sayf al-Din Bakharzi/(1190-1261)
    • • Buyan Kuli Khan
    • • Hazrat Imam Kozi-hon (12)
    • • Hazrat Hassan and Yusuf al-Bukhari Namandpush
    • • Hanaka Khalif Niyaz-Kul (Chor Minor 1806-1807gg)
    • • Hodge Tabband (operating mosque, burial place of Hodge Tabbanda)
    • • Imaginary burial, the remains of madrassa of Khodja Parsa. He was a maulana and murid of Baha –ad-din-Nakshbandi
    • • Maullana Muhammad Shariff (Kazi-Urda)-quarterly and Sufi Center (17-18 c.) Kanaka, a mosque, a chill-khon, a necropolis Allam-to-race (dzahriyya)
    • • Necropolis Said Poband
    • • Mir Arab madrassah (burial of Hazrat Mir Araba/15/
    • • Kalon Mosque (the mosque. It is said 30 000 shahids died during the conquest of Genghis Khan, and 400 innocent children were trampled
    • • Khodja Zaynuddin ruled “Nakshbandiya” in 16th century
    • Drive back to Bukhara
    • Dinner
    • Overnight in the hotel
  • Day 420 Apr
    Bukhara
    • • Fayzaabad-kanaka (1589-1590), necropolis, Mazar Khonaka Shakhi Akhsi
    • • The grave of Abu Khafs Kabir
    • • Bolo Khauz mosque
    • • Turkiy Jandi
    • • Sheikh Muhammad Islam disciple of Makhdoom and Azam Kasani
    • • Abu Bakr Saad
    • • Abu Bakr Akhmad

    Mausoleum of Khodza Ali Rometani is also known as KhodzaAzizon is another prominent person of Khodjagon brotherhood.

    Mausoleum of Khodza Mukhammad Boboi Samosi in Samos village is the first teacher who taught the secrets of tariqa to Bahauddin Naqshbandi.

    Mausoleum of Hodza Said Mir Kulol Naqshbandi was given the secret and the mastery of the order by sheikh, Sayyid Amir al-Kulal

    • Mir-İ Arab Madrassah
    • Mir-İ Arab Madrassah
    • Drive back to Bukhara
    • Dinner
    • Overnight in the hotel
  • Day 521 Apr
    Bukhara

    Fairy Bukhara. Bring the picture is drawn in getting acquainted with its architectural masterpieces, which were created over the centuries-old history. In Bukhara many names. The word "Bukhara" in tune with the Sanskrit word "vihara" - "Monastery" and the Chinese "Bihar" - a place of idols. It is said that the founder of Bukhara was the son of Iranian king Siyavush. He married the daughter of the king Afrasiab, he built the Ark Fortress. Walking tour in Bukhara.

    Visit ensemble Laybi Hauz, Nodir Divan Begi (1622), a fantastic bird in the portal madrasa - symbol of Bukhara. Kukeldash- the biggest madrassah in Bukhara, Ulugbek Madrasah - the only building left over from the famous "scientist on the throne" Ulugbek.

    • Nodir Divan Begi
    • Kalyan Minaret

    Kalyan Minaret (47 meters)- it is impossible to imagine the silhouette of Bukhara without this place. It was built from bricks, showcasing an exquisite workmanship in 1127 during the reign of Arslankhan. Next to the mosque Kalyan minaret madrasa Mir-i-Arab is located – the Muslim religious school dating from the 16th century.

    Citadel Ark, Bolo Hauz Mosque (1712), the dome of the building trade - and still Timy

    Lunch in a local choyhona

    Mausoleum of Ismail Samani (10th century) - the oldest surviving buildings in Central Asia.This unique structure, is an example of an outstanding monument of world architecture, which attracts scholars, artists and tourists from all over the world.

    ChashmaAyub ("Source of Job") – It is the legendary monument associated with the prophet Job (Ayub), who traveled as a preacher through Bukhara. At this time in the land of Bukhara was a drought. Job hit the ground with his staff, there appeared a healing source from which you can still drink fresh healing water.

    • Dinner
    • Transfer to the hotel
    • Overnight in the hotel
  • Day 622 Apr
    Countryside Bukhara - Samarkand
    • Breakfast in the hotel

    Mausoleum of BahauddinNaqshbandi (1318-1389) was the founder of the biggest Sufi order “Nakshbandiya”. His grave was considered to be the main holy place of Bukhara and Khodza Bakhauddin Nakshbandi was the patron of the city. It was believed that three pilgrimages to his tomb were equal to the pilgrimage to sacred Kaaba stone in Mecca.

    • Sitora-I-Mokhi-Khosa
    • Naqshbandi
    • Sitora-I-Mokhi-Khosa

    Sitora-I-Mokhi-Khosa (Palace of Moon and Stars) is a summer palace (built by Russian architect in 1911) of Amir Alimkhan - the last ruler of Bukhara. The architecture of the building combines European and Central Asian styles. Now it is a museum with the good collection of items of that time. The entrance to the main exhibits opens with White Hall, the reception hall of the former.

    Amir, decorated with excellent stucco carving on mirror background. Other halls of the palace are also worth seeing.

    • Drive to Samarkand (280 km – 4h)
    • Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
  • Day 723 Apr
    Samarkand
    • Breakfast in the hotel
    • Meeting with the driver
    • Full day excursion in Samarkand

    Grand Samarkand – one of the oldest cities in the world, its 2750 years old. It is situated in the picturesque valley of the Zarafshan River, surrounded by the Pamir-Alai mountains. Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Timur made Samarkand the capital of their vast empires. Samarkand became a scientific and cultural center of the Middle East during the reign of the grandson of Timur - "scientist on the throne" Ulugbek.

    Gur-Emir Mausoleum (14th century), the ashes of the great commander Amir Timur, his sons Shahrukh and Miranshah, his grandson Ulugbek Muhammad Sultan reside here. The spiritual mentor of Timur Mir Said Baraka also had the honor of being buried in this mausoleum.

    • Registan
    • Registan Square

    Registan square is surrounded by three beautiful buildings: Ulugbek (1417 - 1420), Sher-Dor (1619 - 1636) and Tilla-Kari (1647 - 1660). All three of these madrassas fixed portals to the middle of the square and form a coherent ensemble composition. Each building is distinguished by its unusual decor - stone pattern on the walls and portals. Blue domes over the madrasas are made of bricks, and the outside is decorated with glazed tiles for it to shine brightly in the sun.

    • Lunch
    • Continuation of the tour

    BibiKhanum. With Bibi Khanum connected a beautiful legend. According to that formidable ruler built a mosque for his beloved wife BibiKhanum. Following the prosperous march to India, Timur planned to build the biggest building of the East. Radiant walls, minarets significant, lengthy treated carved marble portal of the mosque glorify the name of Timur and his beloved wife. Old-city bazaar Siab.

    • Shah I Zinda Mausoleum
    • Bibi Khanym

    Ensemble Shohi-i-Zinda. Ensemble Shohi-i-Zinda consists of eleven mausoleums, who joined up in succession to each other for 14 - 15 centuries. This unique and mysterious ensemble located near the settlement of Afrasiab. The ensemble is also called street-cemetery. The blue domes of mausoleums, heading into a chain into the distance, a bird's eye look like an elegant necklace.

    • Dinner
    • Overnight in the hotel
  • Day 824 Apr
    Samarkand
    • Breakfast in the hotel
    • Full day excursion

    Visit Imam Ismail Al-Bukhari Memorial Complex is a highly respected scientist of the Islamic world, mukhaddis(collector of sayings of prophet Mokhammed and stories about him). Imam was born in Bukhara in 810 and died in 870 in the village of Khartang and was buried at the same place (Chelak district of the present Samarkand province located 30 km from Samarkand). Since then the burial place has been one of the most sacred sites of worship for Moslems. Saint Daniel Mazar

    • • Hazrat Imam Moturidy (RA)
    • • Hazrat Imam Zahid Charmgari (RA)
    • • Hazrat Abdu Ishak bin Ibrahim Bin samosa Matavi(RA)
    • • Hazrat Dervish Muhammad(RA)
    • • Hazrat Sheikh Nizamuddin al-Khamush (RA) in Tailak (20 km), proceed to
    • • Hazrat Maulana Zahid Afkar Samarkandi (RA) in the North side of Mosque Hazrat Khizr near Samarkand’s gate
    • • Hazrat Sahabi Quthum ibn al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Mutallib (RA)
    • • Hazrat Hajji Muhammad Fazil Shakika Balkhi (RA)
    • Iman Al Bukhari Memorial Complex
    • Hazrat Hyzr Mosque
    • Lunch

    HazretHizr Mosque was constructed in a place where the very first mosque of Samarkand appeared in the 8th century.

    Abdi-Darun Ensemble HodjaAbdi was one of the first missionaries of Islam in Samarkand. His Mausaleum appeared here in the 9th century.

    • Transfer to the hotel.
    • Overnight in the hotel
  • Day 925 Apr
    Samarkand – Kitab – Shakhrisabz – Termez
    • Early Breakfast at the hotel.
    • Drive to Kitab (84 km) by cars to visit:
    • • Shamsitdin Kulol (RA)
    • • Hazrat Darwish Muhammad
    • • Mahmoud Al-Khoja Amkanaki
    • • Transfer to Shakhrisabz (20 km)
    • Statue of Amir Timur
    • Kok Gumbaz Mosque

    Short excursion

    • Transfer to Termez (288 km)
    • Overnight at the hotel
  • Day 1026 Apr
    Termez – Denau – TermeZ
    • Breakfast at the hotel.
    • Transfer to Denau (138 km – 2h)
    • • HazratAlauddinibn Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Atari-Bukhari / son B.Nakshbandi
    • • Hazrat Khoja Hasan Attori B.Nakshbandi-grandson, the son of Alauddin Attar
    • • Khoja Yusuf ibn Khoja Hassan ibn Attori Allauddin Attori-great-grandson of B.Nakshbandi
    • • Hazrat Muhammad az-Zahid
    • Overnight in the hotel
  • Day 1127 Apr
    Termez – Tashkent
    • Early breakfast at the hotel
    • Full day of excursion

    Termez is a kingdom of trade routes and brave warriors. This is a land famous worldwide for its richness in gold and lazurite. Archeological discoveries have proven that the origin of agricultural civilization in this territory dates back to before the 5th BC. The city of Termez is the center of the southern part of Uzbekistan. An ancient settlement that was populated in the times of the Greek-Bactrian rules (3-2 cc. BC) was discovered near Termez. Among the numerous archeological and architectural sites discovered in the Termez area the Buddhist religious center Kara-Tepa with its various monuments of Buddhist culture is of particular importance. Nowadays Termez bears few traces of its colorful cosmopolitan history.

    Sightseeing tour in Termez including following historical monuments:
    • • Architectural Complex of Khakimi Termezi (10th-15th c.)
    • • Kara-Tepa Monastery (2nd-4th c. AD.)
    • • Honakokokaldor Ota
    • Kara Tepe Monastery
    • Termez

    The cult and memorial complex Khakimi at-Termezi in Termez had developed at a tomb of the scholar and sheikh Abu Abdal-lah Mukhammad Termezi, living in the 9th century A.D. who survived through the sudden turns of fortune, but even among his contemporaries he found recognition for theological knowledge and a piety mode of life. Later he was recognized as a spiritual patron of Termez (Termez-ata).

    • • Architectural Ensemble Sultan-Saodat (10th-15th c.)
    • • Kyrk-Kyz Khanaka (9th-14tth c.)
    • • Termez archeological museum
    • Kirk Kiz
    • Termez Archeologial Museum

    Sultan-Saodat was a cult and memorial ensemble being located not far from Termez in the Surkhandarya province. It was developing during the 12th-17th centuries around the graves of Termezian Seyids, being a powerful dynasty there. Its initial core was formed by two mausoleums (the 12th century) being joined by domed aivan that in the 15th century played a role of mosque.

    Kirk-Kiz, that means "Fourty Girls", according to some folk traditions, could be connected with a legend, widely spread in Central Asia, about the girls - Amazons living in the fortress. The question concerning a destination of this building is debatable point: a castle, hotel for dervishes (khanaka), caravan - seray, palace.

    • 16:55 Travel to the airport for flight HY 078 Termez-Tashkent
    • 17:55 Departure from Termez
    • 19:35 Arrival at Tashkent
    • Dinner
    • Transfer to the hotel
    • Overnight
  • Day 1228 Apr
    Tashkent
    • Breakfast at the hotel

    A visit to the Museum of Applied Arts, Tashkent metro - "The Underground Museum of Tashkent" Independence Square. Amir Timur Square. Theatre Square. The former residence of Prince Romanov in Tashkent. Tashkent is the former residence of the Prince of Nicholas Romanov (1850-1917), who in 1881 was sent to Turkestan for the extraction of precious stones.

    • Prince Romanov Residence
    • Chorsu Bazaar

    Shopping: Chorsu Bazaar, Mega Planet Shopping Mall, Oloy Bazaar. The Tashkent Chorsu Bazaar’s official name is Eski Zhuva. It is one of the largest and ancient monuments in Central Asia. It is situated at a crossroads of four trade streets of Tashkent. Seven domes decorated with a bright glazed ceramic tile unite pavilions where trade is taking place. A two-storeyed and ring-shaped arrangement of trading numbers is convenient for buyers.

    • 20:00 - Transfer to the airport for flight HY 425 TO DELHI.
    • 28 April - Departure from Tashkent by HY 425 at 23:00 arrival at Delhi at 02:30
    • 29 April - Departure from Delhi by Go Air at 07:05 arrival at Mumbai at 09:10
Included in the tour
  • Accommodation in mentioned hotels based on breakfast
  • Early check-in on the date of arrival
  • Services of local English speaking guide according to the program
  • All transfers by comfortable transport according to the program
  • Tickets for flight Tashkent-Bukhara (economy class)
  • Tickets for flight Termez-Tashkent (economy class)
  • Full board (12 lunches and 12 dinners)
  • Entrance fees according to the program
Excluded in the tour
  • Personal expenses, drinks and insurance.