(FULL) UZBEKISTAN, TAJIKISTAN, KAZAKHSTAN: ANCIENT LANDS & SILK ROAD TREASURES!
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NOTE: This Trip may be combined with our *SPECTACULAR KYRGYZSTAN & KAZAKHSTAN AUTUMN TRIP* as a continuation Trip that starts a week earlier therefore saving TIME/ MONEY/ AIRFARE/ LEAVE & TRANSFER. Total 17 Days but just 10 days Leave needed to explore All 4 STANS! Check this out - https://www.meetup.com/travel-leisure-care/events/314086244/ ********* Set at the crossroads of the Ancient Silk Road, UZBEKISTAN, TAJIKISTAN and KAZAKHSTAN - famed for their stunning beauty\, historical architecture\, beautiful mosques\, madrasahs alongside Soviet modernism\, a flourishing arts and crafts scene\, a rich traditional culture\, and of course the smiles & warm hospitality of their local people. Yes, UZBEKISTAN is one of the most fascinating countries in Central Asia famous for its Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Tashkent. It has a rich cultural heritage and a long history steeped in tradition. You won’t be surprised to learn that it is home to several significant UNESCO World Heritage sites as well as the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Listings. TAJIKISTAN - known for their inspiring 5000m snow-capped mountain peaks, torquoise lakes, glaciers is every nature lover's paradise. The Fann Mountains is a sight to behold while the Seven Lakes surrounded by alpine sceneries is every photographer's postcard dream location. Places we'll be exploring include Panjakent, the Khujand, the Local Panjshanbe Bazaar, Haft Kul Seven Lakes, Mausoleum of Shaykh Muslihiddin, Chimgan mountains, Amirsoy Mountain Resort, the Village of Voru, Ghazza Village etc! KAZAKHSTAN, with its unique culture, rich history and vast unexplored areas is now fast becoming one of the countries in the world worth discovering. Towering mountain ranges, vast flat steppes, green valleys, sprawling deserts, deep canyons, and turquoise lakes – Kazakhstan has everything to stun even the most experienced traveler. #1 SAMARKAND “[Samarkand](https://kalpak-travel.com/blog/samarkand-travel-guide/) – Crossroad of Cultures” is the official moniker used to describe this city as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Samarkand conjures up images of ancient times and sounds almost mythical. However, this is no fairytale: Archaeological excavations have revealed a history which dates back 3500 years. Conquered by Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan, it was also the sumptuous capital of the Timurid Empire and played an important role in the development of Islamic architecture and the arts. Attractions we'll be exploring include the Registan Square, the Bibi Khanum and Gur Emir Mausoleums, the Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis Complex, the Central Bazaar of Samarkand – Siyobian etc. #2 BUKHARA The historic center of [Bukhara](https://kalpak-travel.com/blog/bukhara-travel-guide/) was recognized by UNESCO as an exemplary medieval city. The earliest architectural monument is the tomb of Ismail Somoni dating back to the 10th century. The ancient historical sites we'll be exploring include the 3rd century B.C Kalon Complex, The Ark Fortress, the Lyabi Khauz Complex & the Reservoir etc. #3 TASHKENT [Tashkent](https://kalpak-travel.com/blog/tashkent/) is the capital of Uzbekistan and is the largest city in Central Asia. The area of modern Tashkent was already settled in the 5th to 3rd centuries BC. Its name literally translates as “Stone City”. #4 ALMATY (KAZAKHSTAN) In Almaty, we'll visit the Panfilov Park, the Zenkov Cathedral – the oldest building of the city, that is entirely wooden, built without any metal nails, the Memorial Complex, Central Moslem Mosque, Independence Square, Arbat Street, the Museum of Musical Instruments, the Medeu Sport Complex, and the Shymbulak Ski Resort. You will have some time to explore the beautiful European alpine views and sceneries at this Ski Resort located at 2200m above sea-level. THE BEST OF 3 'STANS' - Proposed Itinerary & suggested International Flights to book from $9xx as @ 15 May (Excluded) will be shared with all confirmed pax at our Trip…
