For this trip, we invite you to come with us on our discovery of Uzbekistan. We mainly visited the famous cities of the Silk Road which are Bukhara and Samarkand. Indeed, as we did not have much time, we did not have the opportunity to make a trek. However, we did get a glimpse of it.
Our arrival in Tashkent
From France, we flew with a stop in Moscow with Aeroflot. The journey went very well despite the duration (around 11h with the transfer). This flight allowed us to land in the morning at Tashkent airport. Our guide Muhammad was expecting us there with the driver. We start with a breakfast in order to introduce ourselves before leaving towards the mountains. We therefore continue our route with a lunch break. The food is excellent.
Uzbek mountains
After our stay in Kyrgyzstan, these seem small to us. And for good reason, we are at around 1200m when we were at 3000m there. It must be said that the two countries are very different in terms of attractions. Kyrgyzstan is above all a nature destination with its 90% of mountains and its nomadic peoples. While Uzbekistan is mainly a cultural destination, the hub of the Silk Road and seat of the Tamerlane Empire. However, it is an opportunity to appreciate a less known part of the country and to stay in villages where the exchange with the inhabitants is more authentic than in town.
A short hike to the fortifications of Genghis Khan
As it is 4 p.m., we decide to go and enjoy the surrounding nature of Asraf village. Our ride will take us to ancient fortifications established by the troops of Genghis Khan. They are mainly defensive stone walls. On the way, our guides will also point out petroglyphs. The light drizzle does not hinder our progress. After about 2 hours, we are back in our guest house to see the free range hens shelter from foxes by … climbing trees! Then, time for a shower, we will eat with our host family. The vodka will be out to celebrate our arrival. The meal is once again very pleasant. We are going to bed delighted with this first day.
This discovery of Uzbekistan gives a taste of the eponymous stay offered on our platform (with a french speaking guide only by now).
