The Best of Silk Route
10th to 20th Aug 2022
Total Driving Distance: 3,450 kms | Rental Cars: Toyota
The Silk Route exhibits its fascinating history in over 40 countries, but there are 3 that take away the top prize… Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Flaunting one of the world’s largest deserts, colossal rivers, stunning lakes and gorges and snow-capped mountains, this historic route treats you with every possible shade of brown, blue and green. With Embarq’s premium self-drive trip, relive the magical history of Silk Route; drive through majestic canyons, gape at the captivating minarets standing tall since centuries and give your imagination wings at the ancient trader domes. And while doing all this, give your own history, a beautiful chapter.
Uzbekistan
Spellbinding heritage, intricate architecture and ancient cities... Uzbekistan is nothing short of a beautiful chapter in history. It boasts a vast treasure of forts, mosques and minarets as well.
Kazakhstan
The ninth-largest country in the world, Kazakhstan is blessed with vivid landscapes and a distinct culture. Not just that, every part of the country speaks of its gripping history.
Kyrgyzstan
What best describe Kyrgyzstan are snow-capped mountains, stunning turquoise lakes, gorges, glacial rivers, vast swathes of velvety grasslands dotted with wild horses and cattle grazing peaceful… Truly surreal!
Trip Itinerary:
Day 01
Arrival in Tashkent
Arrive in capital city of Uzbekistan, famous for its many museums and mix of modern and Soviet-era architecture. Also, known for the Monument of India’s Prime Minister, Mr. Lal Bahadur Shastri. Enjoy a walk in the city before you join the Embarq briefing session
Day 02
Driving Distance: 310 kms
Drive to the beautiful city of Samarkand. Reach early to explore the town. Get the first look of some of the best architectural wonders on Silk Route
Day 03
Driving Distance: 270 kms
Drive to ancient town of Bukhara, explore the caravanserais, trader domes, and all other minarets standing beautifully after all these years.
Day 04 & 05
Driving Distance: 450 Kms
Enjoy a long drive through Kyzylkum desert and visit the Amudarya River, the biggest in the region Spend the day exploring the ancient city of Khiva
Day 06 & 07
Fly back to Tashkent and then to Almaty in Kazakhstan
Day 08
Driving Distance: 255 Kms
Visit the magnificent canyon, cracked open and enlarged by Charyn river.
Day 09
Driving Distance: 255 kms
Spend the day exploring Canyon and drive back to Almaty by evening.
Day 10
Driving Distance: 235 kms
Experience crossing the border by land into Kyrgyzstan, the Switzerland of Central Asia
Day 11
Driving Distance: 280 kms
Enjoy a show of traditional horse games on the way. Get the first sight of Issyk-Kul lake, known as the "Pearl of Central Asia". Stay at a beautiful resort by the lake
Day 12
Driving Distance: 280 kms
Drive through the stunning gorges of Kyrgyzstan and indulge in a memorable lunch by a hidden lake. Spend the night at a quaint property in Karakol.
Day 13
Driving Distance: 250 kms
Stunning scenery continues, as you drive along the Issyk-Kul lake. Get stopped by the running horses and cattle. Enjoy lunch at a local eagle hunters place.
Day 14
Driving Distance: 300 kms
Experience the thrill of driving through mountains and crossing the most beautiful pass at an altitude of 3000 meters and then drive down into the sleepy town of Naryn
Day 15
Driving Distance: 300 kms
Drive back to Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan.
Day 16
Fly back home with numerous memories!