8 Nights / 9 Days
19th Mar to
27th Mar, 2025
Pleasant Days & Cool Nights
8-12 People
Uzbekistan
If you’re yearning for an adventure beyond the well-trodden path, come join us on a one-of-a-kind journey through a country still tucked away from the world.
There’s so much to discover, so much to delight. Humongous mosques shimmer in gold. Farmer’s markets sell buckets of the ripest, reddest strawberries. You’ll visit a medieval observatory that catalogued 1000s of stars, years before the invention of the telescope. And be swept away by the stories of the merchants and mighty, ferocious conquerors of the legendary Silk Road.
We land in Tashkent and after a nights rest start our journey in Samarkhand a glorious Silk Road city, that transports you to a bygone era with its incredible monuments by conquerors and kings, and markets of spices and pomegranates. The exploits of Uzbekistan’s famous emperor Tamerlane come alive as we visit famous buildings including the Bibi Khanum Mosque – funded by the spoils of Tamerlane’s invasion of India, his grand Registan complex, and the beautiful mausoleum where he is buried.
Our next stop will be beautiful Bukhara, Uzbekistan’s most charming city. Here, we’ll visit some of the most Insta-spectacular and historically significant monuments in the city including the Po-i-Kalyan complex, the Bolo Hauz Mosque and the Lyabi Hauz complex which looks like it belongs to a story from’ One Thousand and One Nights.’
Next, we head to Khiva; Explore this living museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site…take a step back in time
And finally, we end at Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan; a city where medieval madrasahs rub shoulders with curious-looking Stalin-era buildings and tall skyscrapers, promising an unexpected sight at every turn. Then dive into the bustle and colour of Chorsu bazaar (one of Central Asia’s largest and oldest markets) filled with yummy and strange foods and souvenirs.
And all throughout this one-of-a-kind journey, you’ll enjoy plenty of ‘me time’, eat delicious local meals, and discover the bond between India and Uzbekistan, whether through our similar food, shared history, or love of Bollywood (Uzbekis love Indian cinema and may know all the names of all the celebrities)!
- Sands of time in Samarkand: Samarkand, a city draped in the allure of the Silk Road, enchants with its majestic blue-domed mosques, ornate minarets, and ancient history etched into every architectural marvel.
- Wonders of Bukhara: Explore the most charming of Uzbekistan’s cities, that’s dotted with former merchant houses, B&Bs, lovely little boutiques, bazaars of spices, rugs, and jewellery, and lots of intriguing religious monuments.
- Visit the Registan complex: This beautiful courtyard is one of the most amazing sights in Central Asia. Three grand madrasas stand tall, covered in shimmering blue mosaic tiles and glistening gold, leaving you in awe.
- Take a pic at the Insta-perfect Lyabi Hauz complex: Framed by centuries-old mulberry trees, this historic square, with its serene pond and timeless architecture, is simply captivating.
- The Ulugbek Observatory: Visit one of the most advanced observatories of the ancient world. Can you imagine that, from here, years before telescopes were invented, the astronomers here catalogued 1000 stars and their locations in the night sky?
- Poi Kalan mosque complex: The complex is said to be so beautiful that even Genghis Khan couldn’t bring himself to destroy it in the 13th century.
- Shopping at local Bazaars: Join locals as they do their weekly shopping at this local market, chatting and bargaining like we do at home. There are lots of great local handicrafts to buy and local foods – oriental sweets, fresh bread, pomegranates – to taste-test.
- Small group size capped between 8 – 12 ladies
Stay at hand picked, central, very comfortable 4 star hotels and sample delicious Local Food
– Tashkent Arrival
– Stunning Samarkand
– Samarkand Sequel
– Bukhara Bound
– Bukhara
– Bukhara – Khiva
– Khiva – Tashkent
– Touring Tashkent
– Time to head home
COST
- Rs. 2,20,000 / head on a twin-sharing basis
- Rs. 45,000 single supplement
(Includes GST, Excludes TCS)
(Inclusive of flights Ex Delhi)
EARLY BIRD OFFERS:
- Rs. 5000 off for the first two spots
- Rs. 2500 off for next four spots
PAYMENT PLAN
- Please pay Rs. 20,000 as a booking deposit to reserve your spot.
- Balance payment due by 15th December 2024
CANCELLATION POLICY
- International flight cancellation on actuals.
- Up to 120 days before departure – full refund
- Between 90 days and 75 days – booking deposit is non-refundable
- Between 75 days and 60 days – 70% refund
- Between 60 days and 45 days – 30% refund
- Between 45 days and 30 days – 10% refund
- No refund thereafter for any cancellation or no-show
INCLUSIONS
- E-Visa (we must get the necessary documents 45 days before the trip)
- Return flight from Delhi in Economy Class.
- Flight from Khiva to Tashkent.
- Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis
- GST at 5%
- Transportation as mentioned in the itinerary
- All entrance fees as mentioned
- 2 bottles of water (500 ml) per person during all excursions & transfers.
- Hotel taxes included.
- Other Excursions according to the attached program.
- All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Services of an English-speaking guide for planned excursions
- Services of a trip lead from WeGoBond throughout the trip.
EXCLUSIONS
- Tips for Guide and Driver
- TCS – 5% – 20% depending on your international expenditure in the financial year
- Travel medical insurance
- Any meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any beverages, alcoholic or non-alcoholic, including bottled water (except on table in meals included in the itinerary)
- Any personal expenses, such as laundry, phone calls, porterage, etc.
- Any items or services not mentioned in Inclusions above
- Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances like ill-health, land blocks, bad weather, etc