Embark on a four-day hiking adventure in the Nuratau Mountains of Uzbekistan. Immerse yourself in the authentic villages, culture, and traditions of the locals while staying in homestays and enjoying their hospitality.
Embark on a four-day hiking adventure in the Nuratau Mountains of Uzbekistan. Immerse yourself in the authentic villages, culture, and traditions of the locals while staying in homestays and enjoying their hospitality.
Bukhara – Hayat village
Ukhum - At 8:30, gather at Lyabi Haus Pool (by the statue of Naseriddin) in Bukhara and transfer to Hayat village in the Nuratau Mountains (a 4.5-hour drive). Arrive in Hayat village by lunchtime and settle into the homestay. In the afternoon, explore the village to see the breeding enclosure for endangered wild sheep, the…
Bukhara – Hayat village
Ukhum - At 8:30, gather at Lyabi Haus Pool (by the statue of Naseriddin) in Bukhara and transfer to Hayat village in the Nuratau Mountains (a 4.5-hour drive). Arrive in Hayat village by lunchtime and settle into the homestay. In the afternoon, explore the village to see the breeding enclosure for endangered wild sheep, the ruins of a local fortress, and the abandoned villages. Overnight stay at Shiringul’s homestay.
Hayat – Uhum village
Ukhum - In the morning, meet your mountain guide and begin the hike to the next village, Uhum (a 12km / 5-hour hike). Visit ancient irrigation channels, a petroglyph site, and observe local villagers going about their daily activities. Women in the village still spin, weave carpets, and make kurpacha mattresses. Many villagers will invite you into their yards to watch their work. Overnight stay at Ulugbek’s homestay.
Uhum – Asraf village
Ukhum - Pack up and start a guided hike from Uhum to Asraf village (11 km / 4.5 hours). Donkeys will transport the luggage. On the way to Asraf, visit a community watermill and the ruins of a Mongol fortress. Arrive at Yahshigul’s homestay in Asraf by lunchtime and settle into your rooms. In the afternoon, you can wander around the village, watch people doing their daily chores, or help the family prepare the traditional dish Plov using home-grown vegetables and mountain spices.
Asraf– Samarkand
Ukhum - Take an easy hike from Asraf to another Nuratau Mountain village, Eski Forish (a round trip of 11 km/5 hours). On the way, visit the ruins of a medieval observation point. Return to Asraf village, and after lunch, depart for Samarkand.
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- Transport throughout the tour, covering Bukhara, Nuratau Mountains, and Samarkand
- 3 cozy nights in local homestays
- All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Professional mountain escort guide with basic English for 3 days
- All necessary registration handled
- Transport throughout the tour, covering Bukhara, Nuratau Mountains, and Samarkand
- 3 cozy nights in local homestays
- All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Professional mountain escort guide with basic English for 3 days
- All necessary registration handled
Embark on a four-day trek through the genuine hamlets nestled in the Nuratau Mountains. This tour provides a fantastic opportunity to delve into the customs, traditions and everyday life of Uzbekistan’s local village inhabitants. During the tour, you will experience the hospitality of three seperate homestays. The tour commences with a pick up in…
Embark on a four-day trek through the genuine hamlets nestled in the Nuratau Mountains. This tour provides a fantastic opportunity to delve into the customs, traditions and everyday life of Uzbekistan’s local village inhabitants. During the tour, you will experience the hospitality of three seperate homestays. The tour commences with a pick up in Bukhara and concludes with a drop off in Samarkand on the final day. Food enthusiasts interested in Uzbek cuisine can participate in traditional meal preparations by joining the host family’s cooking session.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
