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Uzbekistan Discovery Trails : Sept 20th to 27th

Famous for its incredible historical cities; delightful Uzbekistan is the land of the great Khanates and Sultanates – the kingdoms that controlled the Silk Road of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand.
Once home of the mighty warlord Timur, Samarkand’s highlight is the great Registan Square, surrounded with grand madrassah. Bukhara perfectly captures the atmosphere of Central Asia before the Russian domination, and has many spectacular buildings such as the Kalon Mosque and the Ark Fortress. We will also be visiting Tashkent, the countries capital and the most modern Uzbeki city. The elaborately decorated metro stations of Tashkent are a sight to be seen.
And outside of the cities, Uzbekistan is just as full of surprises – like the traditional villages of the Nuratau Mountains, where we will be staying for a night to experience the lifestyle and customs of the Uzbeki and Tajiki people. This is an experiential journey of Uzbekistan, in all its charming glory.

Essential Info
Cost: Rs 69500/- per person
Country: Uzbekistan
Start: Tashkent
End: Tashkent
Start Date: 20th Sept’ 2025
End Date: 27th April’ 2025
Duration: 8 Days
Group Size : Min 5 / Max 10
Theme: Culture, Adventure

Highlights
– Explore the best of the ancient silk road towns of Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent.
– Experience a high speed train journey through the Uzbekistan landscape.
– Spend a day in a traditional Tajiki village in the beautiful Nuratau Mountains.
– Explore the much-photographed Registan in Samarkand, one of the true pinnacles of Islamic architecture.
– See the Soviet and Central Asian influence in Tashkent
– Spend time in World Heritage-listed Bukharas ancient silk road cities drenched in history and culture.
– Explore the Central Asian markets and taste some mouth-watering local cuisines.

OFFBEAT KAZAKHSTAN GROUP TOUR : Sept 28th to Oct 4th

Discover the vast beauty of Kazakhstan on our upcoming group tour! Explore historic Almaty and Zharkent, as well as breathtaking landscapes, including Charyn Canyon, Altyn Emel National Park, Kolsai Lakes, and Kiandy Lakes, on an explorer's journey. Enjoy rich culture, nomadic traditions, and warm hospitality—perfect for travelers seeking a unique Central Asian adventure together.
This is not just a standard Kazakhstan-Almaty tour but a proper exploratory tour of southern Kazakhstan.

Essential Info
Cost: Rs 67500/- per person
Country: Kazakhstan
Start: Almaty
End: Almaty
Start Date: 28th Sept’ 2025
End Date: 4th Oct’ 2025
Duration: 7 Days
Group Size : Min 5 / Max 10
Theme: Culture, Adventure

Highlights
– Explore Almaty city and admire the city’s view from an altitude of 3200 m above sea level
– Try a traditional Kazakh cuisine – “Beshmarmak”, “Kurt”, Lagman and “Kumys”
– Know the secret of how the Zenkoff Cathedral was built without a single nail
– Try famous Oporto apples at a Green Bazaar
– Visit the Altyn Emel Natural Park, which is the largest in Kazakhstan
– Explore the canyons and peaks of the Aktau mountains and take fantastic photos in the Katutau mountains
– Visit the unconventional Zharkent Mosque & Russian Orthodox Church
– Plunge into the color of local life in the villages of Basshi and Saty (Kazakh villages)
– Visit the Singing Barkhan ( Singing dunes ) and see the beautiful landscape
– Go down the Charyn Canyon to ” Valley of Castles” and admire its beauty
– Trek and walk around Kolsai Lake and Kiandy Lakes

ITINERARY
Day 1: Sept 28th : Almaty
Arrive in Almaty and transfer to the hotel. Rest and later in the evening, you have the option to explore Arbat Street, the most popular nightlife district of Almaty. Overnight in Almaty.

Day 2: Sept 29th : Almaty – Altyn Emel National Park – Basshi ( 270 kms / 4 hrs )
After breakfast, we leave for Altyn-Emel National Park, about 300 km from Almaty. After reaching Basshi and having lunch, we explore the park. Be ready to be mesmerized by the surreal topography, the different types of red rock formations, colourful mountains, stunning views of canyons, and singing dunes. Altyn-Emel is a national natural park located in the Ili River valley in Kazakhstan. The Park was founded in 1996 with the purpose of preserving the unique natural complex, archeological, historical, and cultural monuments, rare and endangered species of animals and plants. In the Parks territory of 4600 sq km, one can find various kinds of desert and mountain landscapes.
Late afternoon, we visit the Singing Dunes ( Singing Barkhan ) inside the park to hear the sounds and echoes of the singing dunes and to see the mesmerizing topography of the region. Later, enjoy traditional Kazak dishes at our Homestay. Overnight at Basshi village homestay