Uzbekistan - Kazakhstan Women's Trip Package
Uzbekistan & Kaakhastan (Best of Central Asia Tour by Wander Womaniya)
(29 June - 7 July 2024)
Day-wise itinerary specially designed by Wander Womaniya for women travelling solo
Day 1: Arrival in Uzbekistan
We arrive at Tashkent International Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Next, proceed for a half-day city tour, where we visit the following:
- Khast Imam - Karasaray Street
- Dzhuma Mosque
- Independence Square
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial
We will end the day with dinner at Raaj Kapur restaurant- Raj Kapoor is as popular in Russia as he is in Uzbekistan too! This is a good restaurant where both veg & non veg food is available.
Overnight stay at Tashkent
Day 2: Tashkent to Bukhara by Afrosiyab (Bullet Train)
Today after an early breakfast we check out and begin our journey to Bukhara (4 hours train ride). Upon arrival in Bukhara, transfer to the hotel for Check-in & rest. Evening free to explore the old city of Bukhara.
Day 3: Bukhara
After breakfast, we begin with our full-day city tour of Bukhara. We will cover Ark Citadel which is the Early residence of Bukhara Emirs, and Boho Hauz Mosque which is famous for its stunning painted wood and carved columns.
Next, we will visit Poi Kalon, Kalon Minaret, Masjid Kalon and Madrassah Mir Arab (from outside), Ulugbeg Medressa, Abdulaziz-Khan Medressa, Magoki-Attari Mosque, Toki-Zargaron, Toki-Sarrafon, Toki-Tilpak-Furushon. End of city tour & transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Bukhara.
Day 4: Bukhara to Samarkhand
After breakfast, we check out and visit Samanids Mausoleum. The mausoleum is considered to be one of the most highly esteemed works of Central Asia architecture. Next, we visit the Chashma Ayyub complex & after lunch at a local restaurant we transfer to Bukhara railway station to take Bukhara-Samarkand train.
Overnight stay in Samarkand.
Day 5: Samarkhand
After breakfast, we begin our sightseeing in Samarkand. Samarkand is known as the jewel of Uzbekistan. The domes, towers, and magnificent building arches decorated with mosaic patterns are sparkling in the sun and draw the eyes. Start the city tour with Guri Emir Mausoleum, Afrasiyab Museum & Registan square with 3 huge madrassahs: Ulughbek, Tillakori & Serdar.
Siyab market is a great market to buy local fruits & dry fruits & even souveniors at good prices, negotiation skills will come in handy!
Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 6: Uzbekistan to Kazakhastan
Check out from the hotel & get dropped to Tashkent airport for your flight to Almaty. Upon reaching Almaty transfer to hotel & checkin after long day.
Overnight at Almaty Hotel
Day 7: Shymbulak Mountain Resort
After breakfast, we will visit the beautiful mountains that you must have seen before landing at Almaty airport. We will head to Medeu which is a high-altitude sports complex near Almaty, located at an altitude of 1691 meters above sea level. We will take the ropeway and head level 1 where you can enjoy amazing views & quite a few restaurants. Activities like cliff jumping & rock climbing are also on offer (chargeable). However the best thing to do is take the chaircar to the top (2nd level - can be closed due to bad weather & is optional for whoever wants to go). On the top level you are most likely to find some snow to get some amazing pictures. Carry a jacket for today. On the way back we will take the electric bus.
Overnight at Almaty
Day 8: Almaty City
Post breakfast, check out and leave for Almaty. We will see the following today:
Arbat Shopping Street
Zenkov Cathedral
Old Square
Abay Square
Palace of the Republic
Overnight at Almaty
Day 9: Early Morning drop to Airport for flight back to India