A rare Bukhara deer gracefully navigating the vast, sandy terrain of the Kyzylkum Desert in Uzbekistan

Journey · 1 day

Bukhara - Samarkand

Morning visit of Bukhara, then train to Samarkhand

BukharaSamarkand
Drive
280 km1 hr 35 min
Train
280 km
Walk
4 hr
Season
Year-Round
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Elevation gain
500 m

Journey route

The route

  1. 01
    OriginBukhara
  2. 02
    DestinationSamarkand

Journey notes

About this Journey

In the morning you will go outskirt of Bukhara and visit:
Residence of the last emir of Bukhara - Sitorai Mokhi Khosa. Emir Mohammed Alim Khan studied in St. Petersburg and he was close to Nicholai II and was opened to a new trends. His palace is a mixture of Eastern and European styles, technical innovations of that time, a collection of suzane and a beautiful park with peacocks.
  Complex of Bakhoutdin Naqshbandi - a famous religious figure. The complex is located 12 km from Bukhara and consists of a beautiful garden, a water source, a mosque, a madrasah and the resting place of Bakhoutdin Naqshbandi. Here you will learn about his life, how he became world famous and why he is called a saint. You will definitely feel peace in your heart at this place.  Return to Bukhara. After lunch transfer to Samarkand by bullet train “Afrosiab”. Train departs at 15:50 and arrives to Samarkand at 17:20.  Upon arrival accommodation and rest.
 

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