From Samarkand To Tashkent Via Tajikistan All-in Tour

From Samarkand To Tashkent Via Tajikistan

Caravan Crossroads: 3 Days All-inclusive from Samarkand to Tashkent via Tajikistan – Cities, Lakes & Homestay - is a unique opportunity for those people who are tired with a lot of history and listening to stories after Uzbekistan tour! And want to spend some times in nature to relax and refresh body and mind:) Tour contains famous Seven Lakes of Fann mountains and city tour of Khujand, footsteps of the Alexander the Great. So let's discover our Paradise

$1140

per person

Uzbekistan

From Samarkand To Tashkent

Day 1

Samarkand - Panjakent - Seven Lakes - Ruknobod village

Early morning transfer to Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border Jartepa (50 km, 1 h). Customs and passport control on both sides, cross the border, meet Tajik local guide and driver. Panjakent: an ancient welcome to Tajikistan Panjakent was once the capital of the Sogdian Empire, a Zoroastrian civilization well predating Islam in the region. Though most people travel to Tajikistan for trekking, there are several ancient sites in the area worth visiting on your way to the mountains. Part of your day is for crossing from Uzbekistan to Tajikistan, but it’s so easy you should still have time for checking out some ruins and relics(however if earlier better). Places to visit around Panjakent: • Sarazm: A stone’s throw away from the border crossing are the UNESCO-listed ruins of Sarazm. More than 5,000 years old, they’re remains of the first agricultural society in Central Asia. A remarkably tall human skeleton, dubbed the “Princess of Sarazm”, was found here with some of her ornaments. Archaeologists also found artifacts indicating ancient trading routes stretching as far as modern day Iran and Pakistan. • Panjakent Bazaar: This bazaar has a beautiful central building ringed by brick archways. It’s a good place to stock up on trekking snacks like nuts and dried fruits, or get your first taste of Tajik hospitality. Later drive to Seven Lakes (80 km). Visit Haf Kul - seven lakes of different colors in mountains of Tajikistan: 1. Mijgon, 2. Soya, 3. Hushyor, 4. Nophin lakes (2139m a.s.l.), Khurdak, 6.Marguzor, 7.Hazorchashma lakes (2400m a.s.l.). Lunch at traditional house of a local at 6th lake and then moderate hike of 1h (to and from) to the final lake of Haftkul. After visiting the lakes driving to Ruknobod village for overnight.

Ruknobod - Khujand

Day 2

Breakfast and you will continue your trip towards Khujand city. Upon arrival start sightseeing of the city with visiting the following sights: - Visit the Museum of Archeology and Fortification - Shaikh Muslihiddin Mosque - Payshanba Bazaar, the biggest bazaar in Tajikistan - Arbob Palace named after S. Urunhodlaev (20th century) - And if there will be enough available time then you will visit “Tajik Sea” Kayrakkum HPS (Hydro Power Station) - the symbol of People’s Friendship, built in 1968. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3

Khujand - Tashkent

After breakfast transfer to your hotel in Tashkent. End of tour