As the name suggests, a road trip is a journey by road using a vehicle. It is the best way to experience different landscapes and terrains and soak in the culture of a place. Meant for those to whom the journey matters more than the destination.

What is an Embarq guided tour?

An Embarq guided road-trip is a premium fixed departure trip with a fixed itinerary. The trip is designed by the co-founders after a detailed recce of the destination and various routes ensuring the best curated experiences & activities are planned along the route. The stays and food are hand picked. The travellers move in a convoy led and tailed by the Embarq crew that provides personalised attention and support throughout the tour.

What are overland journeys/road-trips?

Overland Roadtrips are Self-Drive road trips that one does in his/her own vehicle where you experience the thrill of crossing Indiaâ€™s border and drive to other countries like Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Central Asia, Russia, UK, Europe etc. These road-trips require a lot of planning, paperwork and permits, visas etc. Our co-founders have done multiple overland road-trips across continents and we can help you plan it all and experience this epic once-in a life time journey!

What are Embarq Bespoke Road-Trips?

Self-Drive Road-Trips that are customized for you at any of our listed destinations including overland journeys, considering your specific requirements. You could be a solo traveler or group of friends & family, you can choose the dates suitable to you and the budget that makes you smile! Our expert team will help you put the personalized itinerary together considering the dates, various routes, stay, food and rental car options to suit your needs! We can also customize luxury road-tripping holidays for you.

What is the distance that we travel every day?

The daily distance we cover depends on the terrain and the scheduled activities. It typically varies between five to seven hours on an average. Please refer to the brochure for detailed itinerary.

What happens if my vehicle breaks down during the trip?

Breakdown assistance is provided on all Embarq tours.

Do all of your road trips have tour leaders?

All guided tours have a tour leader and support crew.

Who are the tour leaders and how experienced are they?

Embarq guided tours are led by our co-founders themselves. They have more than five years of experience in organising road trips and have scouted the routes beforehand.

Do we have to follow the tour leaders on a guided tour?

Yes. To get the best experience on our guided tours, we expect you to follow the group leader/lead vehicle.

What information do I get from Embarq to plan for my road trip?

Based on what kind of road-trip you are signing up for (guided / overland / bespoke), we will provide you with relevant details like travel advisory, itinerary, visa instructions, luggage & spares checklist etc with all the terms and conditions that will help you prep for your trip.

Uzbekistan

Timeless Treasures, Minarets, and the Magic of the Silk Route.

Trip Overview

Embarq’s Trip through the Magical Uzbekistan will take you through some fairy tale towns and scenes straight out of ancient folklore!

All this while exploring the historic Silk Route – you can imagine how the caravans moved during those times!

With premium stays, experiences and services – we will ensure this is one of the most memorable trips for you!

About the trip

Travel Dates

8th to 15th November 2024

Duration

8 Days

Trip Cost

INR 1,75,000/- Per Person
(Considering 2 people in 1 car and stay on twin sharing)

Trip Style

Self-Drive Road Trip

Vehicle

Toyota – 4X4

Driving Distance

1400 kms (approx.)

Landscapes

Deserts, Mountains, Steppes, Valleys and Ancient Cities.

Route Map

Itinerary

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Day 1 Arrive in Tashkent

Spend the day exploring this lovely modern city We will visit – Khasty Imam complex- here you could view the oldest Quran. Baroqhon madrasah, Kukaldosh Madrasah, Abulqasim Madrasah to see local craftsmen products. Tashkent Zoo, Evening time visit Locomotiv Entertainment park.

Day 2 Tashkent - Samarkand

We take a train to Samarkand. One of the major cities on the Ancient Silk Route – this has been completely restored to give the stunning look! We will explore – The Registan square including 3D laser show. Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Ulugbek observatory, Bibi Khanum Mosque, Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Registan Ensemble. Free at leisure time, shopping with visit to Old Samarkand bazaar – Siyab Day

Day 3 Samarkand - Bukhara

We continue exploring this beautiful city. Afternoon – a short drive to Bukhara

Day 4 Bukhara

Today you will have a full day of sightseeing tour in thefascinating city of Bukhara. At first you will visit the mostancient citadel in Bukhara dating back to the 4th centurynamed Citadel Ark which served as a palace for severaldynasties of Bukhara Empire. Then you will see Samanidsmausoleum, a real masterpiece of architecture of 9th -10thcentury. Then you have a chance to walk along the shoppingdomes and visit one of the most famous madrasahs of Bukharacalled Nodir Divan Begi which is also a part of Lyabi HouseEnsemble, famous central sightseeing of Bukhara.

Day 5 Bukhara - Khiva

Take a morning Train to Khiva, the most ancient city in Uzbekistan full of history and fascinatingsites. Its history is inextricably connected with the history of the legendary Khorezmshah’s State withits capital in Urgench before. In the 10th century Khiva is mentioned as a major trading center on theSilk Road. All the caravans had a stop here on their way to China and back. From dawn to dusk, untilthe gates were opened, an endless stream of moving string of camels with baggage passed them.Now we have most of this unique city preserved and cherished to pass to our next generation. Theroad from Bukhara to Khiva goes through famous Kizilkum desert. On the way we will enjoy the viewto Amu Darya river, the deepest river in Central Asia, formed by the confluence of the Panj andVakhsh in Tajikistan) and flowing into Aral Sea

Day 6 Khiva

As we explore this ancient city – we will visit – Ichan-Qala fortress: Kunya-Arc, Sayeed Alauddin mausoleum, medrese Arab-Mukhamadkhan, mosque Oq-Masjid, medrese Hodjan Berdi-biya, Shirgazikhan, Abdullakhan, Juma mosque, medrese Allakulikhan, Toshkhovli palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud mausoleum, minaret Islom-khodja.