2 Day Ukhum Hiking Tour from Bukhara

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About this activity

This journey offers a unique window into the lives of those inhabiting a remote village located within the Nuratau Mountains range. As you traverse the rustic landscapes, you’ll be afforded the remarkable opportunity to intimately acquaint yourself with the daily livelihood activities that shape the existence of the local community.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Nuratau Travel

Ages: Adults (17–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport: Bukhara - Ukhum village -Samarkand
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: 1 night homestay
Included: Registration
Included: Sealed mineral water during the tour
Included: Local English speaking guide - Day 2

Not included

Not included: Personal Travel Insurance
Not included: Items of personal nature

Itinerary

Day 1 · Bukhara to Ukhum village

Ukhum

6 hours

At 9:00 AM, meet with our driver and be transferred to Uhum village. You will arrive in the village by lunchtime and settle in the homestay. After lunch, you may explore the village on your own and get to know about the life of local people or just relax on tapchan (wooden platform) under the walnut trees. In the afternoon, there is an option to participate in the preparation of traditional dish Plov, made from homegrown vegetables and mountain spices.

Ulug'bek's homestay

Day 2 · Morning hike in Ukhum then transfer to Samarkand

Ukhum

4 hours

After breakfast, start an easy guided hike to the Nuratau Nature Reserve (3.5-4 hours/ 4 km). Visit a petroglyph site, ancient irrigation channels, and the mausoleum of Islamic priests. Walking up through the village, you may see locals going about their daily activities (collecting firewood, harvesting, butter making, corn grinding, spinning, weaving, etc). Return to the homestay for lunch with your host family.
Samarkand

4 hours

After lunch, you say goodbye to your hosts and return to Samarkand. The journey takes 4 hours. Our driver will drop you at your hotel or at the tour ending point.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the statue of Khoja Naseriddin (man on donkey) which is located near Lyabi Haus Pool. Please look for our driver holding a sign with our company name.

End point

At the end of your tour, you will be dropped at the parking lot of Gur-Emir Mausoleum in Samarkand. We will drop you at your hotel if the total number of participants in a group is less than 6 persons.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 3 days before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.