Undiscovered Uzbekistan: Ukhum Village Tour from Samarkand
Overview
Total Route: Samarkand - Ukhum - Majrum - Samarkand
Day 1:
Samarkand – Ukhum (160 km, ±3 hours)
Description:
Departure from Samarkand (the time can be changed by request of the traveler).
- Samarkand: We leave from Samarkand in the direction of Ukhum Village, and on the way, we will make several stops to take amazing photos.
- In Ukhum Village, local people build houses of small stones, rocks, and clay.
- Hayat. In the evening, visit the part of Nurata Natural Reserve, where you can see wild sheep (Seversov sheep) and petroglyphs. The visit will be a 6-km round trip from Ukhum.
- Lunch in the Village
- Dinner in Village
Night in Ukhum Village
Day 2:
Route: Ukhum Village - Majrum - Samarkand (165 km, ±3.00 hours)
Description:
- UkhumUkhum Village: After breakfast, guests have an opportunity to experience and participate in the everyday life of local people.
- Majrum: On the road to Samarkand, visit Majrum village and Nurata Natural Reserve, where you can see the ancient trees, which are more than 20m in diameter.
Departure to Samarkand.
Arrival in Samarkand (hotel/railway station/airport).
This activity includes:
- Majrum qabristoni
- Night in Village Ukhum
- 1 Breakfast. 1 Lunch. 1 Dinner. in Village
- A/C vehicle.
On arrival
The driver will pick you up from your hotel/railway station/airport. Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Things to note
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
You can start this tour from Tashkent / Samarkand / Bukhara and return to one of these cities.
Protective hiking boots or sports shoes and long trousers are recommended, along with a cap or hat. Sunglasses could be helpful as well. A warm jacket is needed in the early spring and late autumn seasons.
There is no mobile or Internet connection; however, there is a telephone for local communication available in some parts of the village.
Local cuisine is usually based on beef or lamb meat and may contain rice, wheat, or sorgo dough, and many vegetables. Make sure to let us know if you prefer vegetarian cuisine or have any other preferences.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
