Pearls of Nurata

Meet the driver at the hotel in Tashkent.

06:30 Transfer to the train station in Tashkent.

07:28 Departure to Navoi by high-speed train “Afrosiab”.

Arrival in Navoi.

Meet the driver and transfer to the village of Asraf. On the way you will visit

– Sarmysh Gorge or Sarmyshsay – a unique place known for the largest collection of ancient stone inscriptions in Uzbekistan – petroglyphs, some of the earliest date back to 9000 BC, the latest inscriptions of the 15th century were made by Sufi dervishes in Arabic. Currently, the stone gallery of petroglyphs is part of the park-reserve. Sarmyshsay Gorge attracts naturalists and adventure lovers.

Photo time and a hike to Sarmyshsay Gorge.

Lunch in Nurata.

Transfer to a yurt camp near Lake Aydarkul.

Aydarkul is a unique place called “Blue Pearl”, a beautiful lake in the winter Kyzylkum, which is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, abundance of fish and healing atmosphere.

Free time to explore the surroundings of the camps. Dinner by the fire with the songs of akyns, time for ethnographic photography, leisure, watching the beautiful sunset and bright stars at night. Overnight in a yurt.

Breakfast at the guest house.

Trip to the lake. Lunch.

Then continue to the village of Asraf, which is located at the foot of the Nurata Mountains.

Accommodation in a public house.

A short walk around the area.

In the evening, dinner ended with dishes with the family.

Overnight in the same house.

Breakfast at the guest house.

Free day in the village.

Easy walks through the picturesque surroundings and along mountain trails. A day spent outside the city is a great chance to relax and enjoy an intense lifestyle. Beautiful nature and hospitable locals make this turn pleasant and memorable.

You can watch and participate in the preparation of traditional Uzbek dishes with the hostess of the house, get acquainted with the traditions and customs of the locals. Enjoy delicious home-cooked dinners with a local family.

Evening leisure time. Overnight at a guest house.

Breakfast at the yurt camp.

Free time in the morning.

11:00 Transfer to Samarkand, enjoying the beautiful calendars on the way.

We can organize a tour of Samarkand if desired.
17:00 Transfer in Tashkent by Afrosiab train.

19:10 Arrival. Meeting and transfer to the hotel. End of the tour.