SILK ROAD ODYSSEY

CENTRAL ASIA-CHINA-PAKISTAN

Tour operates: April until October
No of days: 21 Tour cost from: 2800 US Dollar
Tour Route: Tashkent/Urgench/Khiva/Bukhara/Sharisabz/Samarkand/Bishkek/
Issik Kul Lake/Tash Rabat/Kashgar/Khunjerab pass/Hunza/Besham/Islamabad
Transport: Private busses, domestic economy flights
Tour starting point: Tashkent

Itinerary

Day 01- Tashkent
Arrival at Tashkent airport, transfer to the hotel
Overnight at hotel. (D)

Day 02- Tashkent- Urgench- Khiva
We take a morning flight to Urgench and drive to Khiva. Half day sightseeing of Ichan kala, Kalta minor, Islam-Khodja Medresa and Minaret, Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum and the bazaar. Dinner and performance at Mukhammad Rakhimkhan.
Overnight in hotel. (BLD)

Day 03- Khiva-Bukhara
Today we drive to Bukhara. Free afternoon at leisure. Evening dinner with folklore show in Nadir Devonbegi Medresa, you will enjoy the Bukharian dance at “Lyabi Khauz”.
Overnight in hotel. (BLD)

Day 04- Bukhara
Full day sightseeing of Bukhara including visit of Poyi Kalyan, Mir Arab Medresa,
Amir-Alim-Khan Medresa, Ulug Beg Medresa, Abdulaziz Khan Medresa, silk, jewelry and carpets market, Ark Fortress, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Lyabi Hauz with Nadir Divanbegi Medresa and Kukeldash Medresa.
Overnight in hotel. (BLD)

Day 05- Bukhara- Shakhrisabz – Samarkand
Drive to Samarkand. En-route we stop at Shakhrisabz for visit of Ak-Sarai (White Palace), Juma Mosque (1915), Kok Gumbaz Mosque (1456), Dorut Tilovat and Dorus Siadat complexes.
Overnight in hotel. (BLD)

Day 06- Samarkand
Full day sightseeing of Samarkand’s Guri-Emir Mausoleum, Rukhabad Necropolis (XV c.), Registan Complex (XVII c.), Bibi-Khanum Cathedral Mosque (XV c.), Ulugbek Observatory (XV c.), Shakhi-Zinda Mausoleums Ensemble and Siyab bazaar.
Overnight in hotel. (BLD)

Day 07- Samarkand- Tashkent
In the morning we drive back to Tashkent (4-5 hours drive). On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 08- Tashkent-Bishkek
Today we fly to Bishkek, the Kyrgyz capital city. In the afternoon we visit the History Museum famous for its collection of Bolshevik Revolution artifacts followed by Frunze 's House, named after the Soviet General Michael Frunze who won Central Asia for the Bolsheviks in the Civil War.
Overnight in hotel (BLD)

Day 09- Issik Kul Lake
Drive to Issik Kul Lake, en route visit Burana Tower Archaeological Museum situated on the site of a caravan town dating from the 10th Century AD. We arrive at Issyk-Kul in the evening and drive to Cholpan Ata, a major resort centre. Evening stroll around this beautiful lake.
Overnight in hotel (BLD)

Day 10- Tash Rabat
Drive to Tash Rabat Saray caravan and spend the night in a typical Kyrgyz Yurt. Tash Rabat Caravan Sarai, was in use until the end of 17th century AD. (BLD).

Day 11- Turgat Pass-Kashgar
Travel to the Torogart border check point. After border formalities, we proceed to Torogart Top ( 2752 m ) where we are welcomed officially into China by our local guide. Overnight in Kashgar. (BLD)

Day 12- Kashgar free day
Full free day in Kashgar (BLD)

Day 13- Kashgar Sunday Market
Sightseeing of Kashgar which includes Colorful Sunday Market, Abkhoja Tomb, Eddgha Mosque and other historical sights plus SUNDAY MARKET. Overnight in hotel. (BLD)

Day 14: Tashkurgan
Today we will drive on the famous Karakorum highway to Tashkurgan. On the way we stop at the Karakul Lake for a stunning view of Mustaghata Mountain. (B,L,D)

Day 15: Gulmit Pakistan
After immigration formulates drive via Khunjerab pass (4750m) to Pakistan and onto the friendly village of Gulmit (B-L-D).

Day 16: Gulmit Hike
Gulmit hike through Ghulkin village and glacier to Borith Lake. On the way we stop at a local family house for lunch. Drive back to Gulmit (B-L-D).

Day 17: Karimabad
Drive to Karimabad the capital of Hunza. Visit the ancient Baltit fort, free afternoon to wander around the beautiful village (B-L-D).

Day 18: Karimabad
Early morning jeep ride to duiker village for sunrise and stunning view of the surrounding mountains. Later we drive to Hopper glacier (B-L-D).

Day 19: Besham
Drive to Besham on the Karakoram highway. On the way, we stop at Nanga Parbat (8125m) view point for stunning view of the junction of the 3 great mountain ranges (Himalaya, Karakorum and Hindukush) (B-L-D).

Day 20: Islamabad
Drive to Islamabad. En route we visit the Buddhist archeological site of the capital of Gandhara (B-L-D).

Day 21: Islamabad-Airport transfer
Half day sight seeing of Islamabad and Rawalpindi later transfer to the airport for onward flight. (B)

Tour cost

No of Pax.	2-5	6-9	10-18
Price in US Doller per person	$3880	$3270	$2800

TOUR COST INCLUDES
• All domestic transportation and transfers, train soft sleeper class, domestic flights mentioned in the itinerary.
• Twin sharing accommodation at hotel plus with en-suite private facilities
• Meals full board
• All the sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary and entrance fees
• English-speaking guides

TOUR COST EXCLUDES
• Visa Fees.
• Expenses in hotels such as laundry, telephone and room service, etc.
• Optional activities
• Meals not mention above
• Personal expanses
• Single supplements
• Tips for Guides and drivers