CENTRAL ASIA

Experience the timeless charm of Central Asia on an unforgettable journey through Almaty, Bishkek, Samarkand, and Tashkent. This tour blends breathtaking natural landscapes with rich Silk Road heritage, offering a perfect mix of culture, history, and modern city life.

Begin in Almaty, surrounded by majestic mountains, then explore the vibrant streets of Bishkek. Step back in time in Samarkand, home to stunning Islamic architecture and ancient trade routes, before concluding in Tashkent, a dynamic capital where tradition meets modernity. A perfect getaway for travelers seeking unique cultures, scenic beauty, and historical wonders.

TRIP FLOW:

PLACES	HOTEL DETAILS	DURATIONS
ALMATY	ALMATHY GRAND ERBILL HOTEL / SIMILAR	03 NIGHTS
BISHKEK	DISCOVERY HOTEL BISHKEK / SIMILAR	02 NIGHTS
TASHKENT	GLORIA HOTEL / SIMILAR	03 NIGHTS
SAMARKAND	SAMARKAND HOTEL AND SPA / SIMILAR	01 NIGHT

FOOD DETAILS:

DAY COUNT	PLACES	BREAKFAST	LUNCH	DINNER
DAY 01	ALMATY	IN FLIGHT	IN FLIGHT	YES
DAY 02	ALMATY	YES	YES	YES
DAY 03	ALMATY	YES	YES	YES
DAY 04	BISHKEK	YES	YES	YES
DAY 05	BISHKEK	YES	YES	YES
DAY 06	TASHKENT	YES	NO	YES
DAY 07	TASHKENT	YES	YES	YES
DAY 08	SAMARKAND	YES	NO	YES
DAY 09	TASHKENT	YES	NO	NO
TOTAL	N/A	09	06	07

FLIGHT & BULLET TRAIN DETAILS:

FLIGHT DETAILS	FLIGHT NO	DEPARTURE	ARRIVAL
NEW DELHI – ALMATY	KC-908	11:35 AM	02:30 PM
BISHKEK – TASHKENT	C6-220	02:20 PM	03:00 PM
TASHKENT – SAMARKAND – TASHKENT	02 BULLET TRAIN	AS PER SCHEDULE	AS PER SCHEDULE
TASHKENT – NEW DELHI	HY-423	08:45 AM	12:15 PM

TOUR PROGRAMME IN DETAILS:

DAY 01:

Guests will meet at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, four hours before the scheduled flight departure time. The group will depart together with the Tour Manager on Air Astana flight KC 908, departing New Delhi at 11:35 AM and arriving in Almaty at 02:30 PM. Upon arrival, the Tour Manager will assist with airport formalities and ensure a smooth transfer to the hotel or sightseeing as per the itinerary.

STAY AT ALMATY

DAY 02:

Morning after Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Shymbulak Ski resort – Level 3 via Gondola In just 1 hour, you can get from Almaty city center to its highest point (3200 meters) and drink coffee in the highest bar in the CIS using 3 tier world-class Gondola. On Shymbulak, you can have a great time even if you can’t ski or snowboard. An all-day entertainment for the whole family is provided by cafes and restaurants with excellent cuisine, an observation deck with powerful binoculars that rotate 360 degrees and a playground. For those who want to enjoy the mountain silence and admire the snowy slopes, the resort offers high-class hotels and various kinds of adventure activities such as Ziplining, Paragliding, Horse riding etc. Panfilov & Arbat walking tour Evening walk around Panfilov promenade. The promenade which overlooks the Kazakh Opera & Ballet theatre is lined with small shops, eateries, and cafes & beautiful lights. You will enjoy hearing many local musicians singing songs & playing local musical instruments. The tour will end on Arbat street with lots of shopping outlets and street entertainment.

STAY AT ALMATY

DAY 03:

Morning after Breakfast at your hotel, Almaty city tour – Explore the city of Almaty by quickly getting acquainted with discovering major areas of interest – During this introductory tour, you will visit the First President Park, Republic square, State Opera, museums at the Academy of Sciences, Abay Square, Kazakhstan Hotel, Palace of the Republic. Visit to Koke Tobe Hill – Koke Tobe is the highest point in the city of Almaty standing on a 1100 m hill at the south-east edge of the city. It is worth a visit to Koke Tobe because of its panoramic view of the city from all directions. To reach the Koke Tobe hill, one should take a cable car ride which starts near Hotel Novotel and goes over some of the oldest parts of Almaty and the magnificent fruit growing gardens. Once you reach the Koke Tobe hill, you would see the famous 372 m high TV Tower which is visible from far and offers great views of the mountains and the city plus many attractions at the top including many restaurants serving cuisines from across the globe.

STAY AT ALMATY

DAY 04:

Morning after breakfast drive to Bishkek by road and it takes 3 hrs drive. Bishkek, a captivating destination in Kyrgyzstan, known for its rich cultural and historical attractions. Upon arrival, we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Later in the evening, we experience an entertaining Belly Dance Show, adding a lively cultural touch to the day. We then enjoy dinner and check in to the hotel.

STAY AT BISHKEK

DAY 05:

After breakfast, we proceed to AlaArcha National Park, a beautiful alpine national park located in the Tian Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Here, we enjoy a walk through the forest, breathe in the pure mountain air scented with juniper trees, and admire the stunning views of ice-cold streams flowing down from snow-capped mountain peaks. Later, we return to the hotel and relax. In the evening, we enjoy dinner at the hotel.

STAY AT BISHKEK

DAY 06:

Morning after breakfast, sort break and by 10 Am drive to Bishkek Airport for connecting flight to Tashkent by CAnjet Airways by flight No:- C6-220 and departure by 02:30PM and arrival at Tashkent by 03:00 PM. We meet our local guide and followed by back to hotel and Dinner and night stay.

STAY AT TASHKENT

DAY 07:

After breakfast, we proceed to the Chimgan Mountains, part of the Chatkal Range of the western Tian Shan. En route, we enjoy a scenic drive through picturesque surroundings, passing local villages, gardens, and flowing streams. Upon arrival, we take a cable car ride to reach the top of the mountain and enjoy the breathtaking views. Later, we visit Charwak Lake, also known as the Pearl of the Tian Shan Mountains, admired for its serene beauty. In the afternoon, we have free time for shopping at Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent’s most famous farmers market. Topped with a giant green dome, it offers a vibrant glimpse into local life around the southern edge of the Old Town. Later, we return to the hotel and enjoy dinner.

STAY AT TASHKENT

DAY 08:

After breakfast, we proceed to Samarkand by Bullet Train. Samarkand is located in the Zerafshan River Valley and is the second-largest city in Uzbekistan, renowned for its rich history and stunning architecture. Upon arrival, we begin our Samarkand city tour. We visit Registan Square, one of the most beautiful squares in the world, followed by the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the final resting place of the great Asian conqueror Tamerlane and a masterpiece of Turko-Persian architecture. We then visit the magnificent Bibi-Khanim Mosque, one of the largest and most impressive mosques in the Islamic world, and the Rukhabad Mausoleum, one of the oldest historical buildings in the city. Later, we have free time for shopping at Siyab Market, a lively local bazaar. In the evening, we return to the hotel and enjoy dinner.

STAY AT SAMARKAND

DAY 09:

After breakfast, we visit the Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand, a unique archaeological museum dedicated to the ancient history of the city. We then visit Ulugh Beg’s Observatory, regarded by scholars as one of the finest observatories in the Islamic world. Next, we explore the magnificent Shah-i-Zinda Complex, the burial place of royal family members and nobles, featuring beautifully decorated mausoleums and ritual buildings. We enjoy lunch during the tour, Followed by return back to Tashkent by Bullet train. And on arrival transferred to respective hotel and night stay.

STAY AT TASHKENT

DAY 10:

Morning by 5 Am with packed breakfast departure to Tashkent Airport for Connecting flight by Uzbekistan Airlines at HY-423 at 08:45 AM and arrival at New Delhi by 12:15 PM and back to sweet home.

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