Emese & Ilya
Things To Do
Samarkand
Samarkand is a city of historical and cultural interest. It is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, located along the old Silk Road, and is the site of notable monuments like Gur-e-Amir, the mausoleum of 14th century Timur’s Empire. The trip from Tashkent is around 2 hours by train, which regularly departs. To make the most of a Samarkand excursion, we suggest booking a local, English-speaking tour guide to guide you through the city’s many wonders.
Bukhara
Bukhara is another city of historical and cultural interest. Situated on the Silk Road, much of Bukhara has been preserved for centuries. Bukhara has held importance in many centuries and empires, notably serving as a center for trade, culture and intellectualism. Home to important Islamic monuments and scholars, Bukhara is also home to its own population of Bukharian Jews and a rich, ancient Jewish culture. An iconic attraction in the city is the Ark, a military fortress built in the 5th century, which now encompasses a town. There is an overnight train that provides transport from Tashkent to Bukhara. We suggest booking with a local guide to facilitate your Bukhara adventure!
Lake Charvak
Relatively new, compared to the other attractions we suggest, Lake Charvak (also the Chorvoq Reservoir) features brilliant blue waters. Its nearly 100km perimeter varies from sandy beaches and rolling green slopes, to ragged rock walls. Surrounded by the towering Changan and Tian Shan mountains, Lake Charvak could serve as a scenic spot for a picnic, photos and hiking. A taxi from Tashkent is an economical way to get to Charvak Lake in a little over an hour!