Family holidays

Tashkent, Chimgan & Samarkand

Tashkent with a day in the Chimgan mountains and Charvak Lake, then Samarkand's blue-tiled madrasas by high-speed train.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inTashkent
RouteTashkent · Samarkand
Places2 destinations
CountryUzbekistan
Ideal forFamily holidays, Cultural holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1FFIOG

Best time to visit: April to June; September to October

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Chimgan mountains – Tashkent

Trip overview

Tashkent with a day in the Chimgan mountains and Charvak Lake, then Samarkand's blue-tiled madrasas by high-speed train.

The route spends 3 nights in Tashkent and 2 nights in Samarkand, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits family holidays and cultural holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Khast Imam ComplexChorsu BazaarTashkent MetroRegistanShah-i-ZindaGur-e-Amir

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tashkent

Arrive via Tashkent International Airport (TAS) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Day trip to Chimgan and Charvak Lake

Day 2Tashkent: Khast Imam Complex and Chorsu Bazaar

Khast Imam Complex: Madrasas, mosque and the Uthman Quran
Chorsu Bazaar: Domed market of spices, dried fruit and bread

Day 3Tashkent: Tashkent Metro and Amir Timur Square

Tashkent Metro: Ornate stations of marble and chandeliers
Amir Timur Square: Leafy square with the Timur statue

Day 4Tashkent to Samarkand

Travel from Tashkent to Samarkand by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Samarkand hotel
Registan: Three tiled madrasas around a square

Day 5Samarkand: Shah-i-Zinda and Gur-e-Amir

Shah-i-Zinda: Avenue of blue-tiled mausoleums
Gur-e-Amir: Tomb of Timur, ancestor of the Mughals

Day 6Depart from Samarkand

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Samarkand Airport (SKD) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote
One active day followed by a slower morning
Child-friendly sights and meals noted for each stop
Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Tashkent: Spend your first and last nights in Tashkent; it fits easily around the direct flights.
Samarkand: See the Registan twice: in daylight for the tiles and after dark when it is lit up.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Tashkent, Samarkand
Ideal for: Family holidays, Cultural holidays
Best time: April to June; September to October
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1FFIOG

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Tashkent: April to June; September to October. Samarkand: April to June; September to October.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Tashkent (Tashkent International Airport (TAS), with direct flights from Delhi). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.