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Mountains and Marvels of Central Asia

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
7 reviews
Walk & Trek
Guided Group
MODERATE MODERATE

Enjoy a 5-day trek in Tajikistan's Fann Mountains then cross the border to discover Uzbekistan's Silk Road cities

Trip Code: MCA
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Mountains and Marvels of Central Asia

Highlights
  • Camp beside azure-blue lakes on a 5-day trek through Tajikistan's pristine Fann Mountains
  • The mosques and mausoleums of Khiva, Bukhara and the fabled city of Samarkand
  • A perfect Central Asian cross border adventure, combining trekking, sightseeing and culture
  • Enjoy a warm welcome at our Tajik mountain village homestay

At a Glance
  • Group Size 4 to 12
  • 5 days trekking
  • 10 days touring and sightseeing
  • Max altitude - 3630m
  • Join In Dushanbe, End in Tashkent

Accommodation & Meals
  • All meals included
  • 2 nights Homestay
  • 5 nights Guesthouse
  • 3 nights Hotel
  • 4 nights Camping
Overview

This trip is the perfect Central Asian cross border holiday, which combines trekking in Tajikistan's pristine Fann Mountains and exploring Uzbekistan's Silk Road Cities and all in just 2 weeks. Flying into the Tajik capital of Dushanbe, we head to the north side of Tajikistan's Fann Mountains to begin our 5 day fully supported trek in the most picturesque section of the range, culminating in a visit to the crystal coloured Alaudin Lakes. With lakeside campsites, the trekking and camping is idyllic. We should also encounter the local Tajik shepherds, who spend the summer months grazing their flocks in the high and remote pastures of the Fann Mountains. After saying goodbye to our trek crew we take the interesting drive across the border into neighbouring Uzbekistan. Our Silk Road extravaganza begins in Samarkand, one of the pearls of the East, and the home to Tamerlane.  Situated on an ancient trade route, with its turquoise blue domes, a visit here is essential for anyone interested in the romance of the Silk Road. We then head west to the holy citadel of Bukhara with its Ark fortress and beautiful surrounding mosques and madrassahs. Following the River Oxus west, we finally arrive in the ancient city of Khiva, which was home to the warring Khans of time past, from where we fly to our journey's end in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent. 

Is this holiday for you?

This is the ultimate Central Asia cross border adventure with the perfect mix of trekking and sightseeing. The first week in Tajikistan includes 5 days trekking in the Fann Mountains and the second week is primarily a sightseeing tour of Uzbekistan's Silk Road cities. In the Fann Mountains trekking conditions are  good, following clear paths albeit through rocky mountain terrain. The route …

This is the ultimate Central Asia cross border adventure with the perfect mix of trekking and sightseeing. The first week in Tajikistan includes 5 days trekking in the Fann Mountains and the second week is primarily a sightseeing tour of Uzbekistan's Silk Road cities. In the Fann Mountains trekking conditions are  good, following clear paths albeit through rocky mountain terrain. The routes followed are those used by shepherds and their animals for generations. Walk times will be between 4 - 7 hours daily, and the ascent to Lake Mutny on day 4 is optional. The trek is fully supported and you will only be required to carry a day pack each day. There are 4 nights camping and 2 nights in simple, but welcoming, village homestay accommodation.  Note that whilst sightseeing in Uzbekistan accommodation will be in comfortable guesthouses, and some historic city visits will be made on foot. Temperatures in the summer months in the Fann Mountains are temperate, but it will feel much hotter in neighbouring Uzbekistan.

Why KE?

We’re proud to say that this Central Asian cross-border adventure featured in The Guardian’s 2019 Travel Hotlist. With the reopening of the border at Penjikent, there has never been a better time to visit Tajikistan and Uzbekistan and, with all meals included, this holiday is excellent value for money.

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