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Baikal Region - Trans-Siberian
Railroad - Far
East - Siberia
- Moscow
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Petersburg - Gold
Ring - Silver
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safari - Hunting
and fishing - Chinggis
Khan - Silk
Road - Great
Tea Road - Travel
Asia
The Great Silk Road is an amazing creation of mankind, a
transcontinental road that connected the ancient civilizations
of West and East and served not only for mutually beneficial
trade, but for a religious, cultural, scientific and technical
achievement exchange.
The Great Silk Road was given its name in the 19 century by
the geographer Ferdinand von Richthofen. The first silk
trading road was paved in II century B. C. and existed till
XVI century A. D. This unique pathway, combining the miracle
of engineering technology and human minds, imposing remains of
which have been saved to nowadays, passed through Central Asia. It
was a comfortable trading road with watch towers, supporting
buildings and other comforts, safely protected by constantly
moving troops.
The ancient trade cities situated along the
Silk Road overcame many devastating wars, destruction, fires, famines and
deaths. Some of them disappeared from the face of Earth,
leaving only anonymous ruins, other were burnt and perished
several times, but were built anew to strike the world by
their wealth, the blue of the domes and beautiful terra-cotta
facades of mausoleums and mosques.
For hundreds of years these along dusty caravan roads carried
people to the noisy Eastern markets. They sgss precious silk and stones, spices and dye stuffs,
gold and silver, exotic birds and animals to Europeans.
But Silk Road wasn't destined to remain only a trade road.
Here did two different civilizations meet - Orient and West
with distinctive cultural traditions, religious beliefs,
scientific and technical achievements.
" Baikal
Travel Co." will help you to see the
splendid architectural edifices, the astonishing, picturesque
nature of this region. You will feel the salty wind of the
desert, see the glittering mountain, hear the noise of the
mountainous rivers and will be astonished by the beauty of its
birds.
" Baikal
Travel Co."
offers you a unique tour "Along
the Great Silk Road".
Day 1. Your journey will begin in Tashkent, the capital
of Uzbekistan, situated in the valley of river Chirchik.
"Stone city" as it was called once, was founded more then 2000
years ago. It is the city of gardens, parks and
fountains, old and new constructions. Here you will be
accommodated at comfortable hotel "Usbekiston".
Day 2. Today you'll visit the old city, will see the ancient
architectural monuments of 16 century - The Medresse (Islamic
University) Hut-Khan, Kulgedash Medresse. After dinner you
will start your trip along Silk Road. At night you'll fly to Urgench.
On arrival you will be accommodated at the Horesm
hotel.
Day 3. Urgench City lies in the northwest of Uzbekistan
and was founded in the second half of the 19 century. Of almost
interest is Khiva City, situated 24 km from Urgench. It
was first mentioned in the X century. In the 16 century this
city was the capital of the Khiva Empire. It is divided in two
parts: an inner city - Ichan-Kal and an external city, where
many old Uzbek monuments of history and architecture remain.
You'll have a unique possibility to see Medresse
Mohammed - Amin Khan, buildings dating back to 1850-1854, old
fortress of 18 century Kunya - Ark, mausoleum of Pahlavan
Mahmud, mosque Djuma, Saray-Basar and Karavansaray. After a
day full of impressions you will come back to Urgench.
Day 4. Early morning departure from Urgench to Bukhara,
one of the main points of the Silk Road (470 km, 7 hours). On
the way you'll have a picnic in the Kysyl-Kum
desert. On arrival in Bukhara you will be accommodated at the
comfortable Bukhara hotel and relax from the journey.
Day 5. You will take part in a fascinating excursion
around Bukhara's old monuments and mosques,
there are about 140 of them here. The most famous is Mausoleum
of Ismail Sammany, built in the end of 9 at beginning of 10
century, the Bolo-House mosque, Kalah minaret and the
Sitorai-Mohi-Hosa palace - former residence of last emir of
Bukhara. At night you will attend the folk concert "Tunes and
dances of Uzbekistan".
Day 6. You set off for Samarkand ( 268 km, 4,5 hour ).
On the way - a visit to ruins of Karavansaray Rabaty -
Malic. And here you are in Samarkand, the most enigmatic city
of Central Asia. Accommodation at the hotel "Samarkand".
Day 7. Excursion around Samarkand. Samarkand was
founded in 5 century. The great Conqueror Tamerlan made this city
the capital of his boundless empire 25 centuries ago. Here,
near the famous Ulugbek Observatory you'll see the Bibi-Hanum
mausoleum, built in the 15 century by this famous astronomer
and philosopher, and the Shah-and-Zhinda mausoleums ensemble.
Every house here is a historic monument. All mausoleums,
mosques, medresses are decorated with a unique turquoise
mosaic, that produces an impression of ever blue sky above
you. At night, especially for you, there will be a
presentation of the musical show "Burning flower", based on
local legend.
Day 8. Early departure from Samarkand. Via Tashkent
you'll move to Djambul. This city is situated in the south of
Kazakhstan, on the bank of the Talas river. It bore the name
of Taras and was once ruined by the horde of Chingis Khan. In
the 5 century the city emerged as one of the main cities on
the Silk Road. At present, archeologists have found in the
vicinity of the city numerous remains of the ancient city,
graves, ruins of old fortresses, castles and mausoleums. The
most interesting discoveries are exposed in local museum,
which you will visit.
Day 9. Your route continues to Bishkek, the capital of
Kirgizia. It is situated in the northern part of the country. This
modern city was built on the ruins of the old Pishpek
fortress. Accommodation at the hotel "Ala Too". In this city
you will visit a sparkling Oriental market and
the History museum.
Day 10. Like real nomads, you will continue your journey from
Bishkek to Issyk-Kool Lake and to Sholpon city, where you will
be accommodated in yurts - the national Kazakh dwelling. On
the shore of lake Issyk-Kool you will be able to repose from
tiresome road.
Day 11. Your will be spent in journey along the shores of lake and along the largest river of Tian Shan -
Naryn to Naryn city, which lies on an altitude of 1800 meters
above sea level. In Naryn you will be accommodated according
to your choice - at the hotel or in a yurt. You will make a
short trekking in the mountains.
Day 12. You are gradually approaching the endpoint of
your journey - the Chinese border. You pass through the
Tash-Rabat Pass (150 km), which lies on an altitude of 3000
meters and further to Turgat ( 80 km) - a frontier point,
situated on an altitude of 3752 meters above the sea level.
Return back home via Bishkek or Tashkent.
The
Baikal Region - Trans-Siberian
Railroad - Far
East - Siberia
- Moscow
- Saint
Petersburg - Gold
Ring - Silver
Ring - Ecological
safari - Hunting
and fishing - Chinggis
Khan - Silk
Road - Great
Tea Road - Travel
Asia | 
