Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital, shows its shimmering roots as a Silk Road city even today. The 2,000 year-old-city is a major exporter to Eastern Europe of silk, cotton and textiles, as well as oil, coal, copper, sulfur, rice and manufactured products such as television sets, automobiles and tractors.
Yet, this city, whose name means “Stone Fortress” -- a title adopted in the 11th century, though Tashkent’s roots date back to the dawn of the first millennia A.D. -- has the look of a modern metropolis. Little remains of the old city, thanks to a leveling April, 1966, earthquake and the subsequent Soviet rebuilding.
Tashkent became a Muslim city in the 8th century AD, and was an important commercial center during the Middle Ages. Wars and natural calamities have swept most of the buildings dating back to the time of the ancient city. Among the survivors are: The Kukeldash Madrassah (XVII c.), the Sheikhantaur Ensamble (XV c.) and the Khazrati- Imam Complex (XVI c.). The city encountered many invadors: in 1220 the city became part ofthe empire of Genghis Khan and later in 1865 part of the Russian empire.
The Russian influence pre-dates this century; in 1865, the Tsar’s forces took the city, establishing Tashkent as the capital of Imperial Russia’s Turkistan “satrapy,” and, with the arrival of the Trans-Caspian Railway in 1889, the link with Russia was forged. During the Russian Revolution, the area saw widespread violence as White Russians and local nationalists unsuccessfully battled the Red wave.
Despite its modern appearance, Tashkent lacks neither beauty nor culture; this city of 2.3 million is surprisingly green, thanks to its beautifully laid-out parks and its glistening fountains. For the kids, Tashkent’s famous Uzbek Puppet Theater, established in 1939, holds an ages-old thrall that proves modern media can’t compete with old-fashioned entertainment.
The city also boasts more than 15 colleges, a renowned university and academy of sciences, and a wealth of theaters and museums, including the Museum of Cinematic Art and the Museum of History of the Peoples of Uzbekistan.
For researchers, the city offers resources galore, including the Alisher Navoi State Library, dating back to 1870, the Republic of Uzbekistan State Archives (including major pre-Soviet holdings) and the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences Library.
Day Wise Breakup
Day 1 : DELHI TASHKENT
Arrival from Delhi to Tashkent by flight Meet & greet at the airport.Immigrations and customs take 2 hours.Direct drive to the hotel.Lunch at a restaurant Non Alcoholic welcome drink upon arrival.Dinner at a restaurantOvernight at the hotel.
Day 2 : TASHKENT
Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.Time for rest and relax at the hotel after long night.Drive to Indian restaurant for lunch.
Indian buffet lunch at the restaurant.Tashkent panoramic tour: Visit Independence Square, Lal Bakhadur Shastri Street with Monument, Amir Timur Square, local Broadway with artists, souvenirs.Drive back to the hotel for fresh & up.Drive to Indian restaurant for dinner.Indian buffet dinner at the restaurant with special arranged dance show program Overnight / optional nightlife activities at night clubs on your own.
Day 3 : TASHKENT CHARVAK TASHKENT
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Chimgan hills. Approx 2 & half hours drive.
Chair lift to reach on top for (30 min).
Half an hour for walking and photo shooting.
Chair lift for reach down for (30 min).
Drive to CHARVAK PYRAMIDS hotel ****.
Lunch at the restaurant inside of PYRAMIDS HOTEL.
Outdoor excursion.
Free time to explore outdoor activities (for your own cost):
• Swimming pool
• Beach activities
• Bowling
• Scooters
• Catamarans
• Quadra cycles
Departure from the resort.
Return back to hotel.
Free time for rest.
Drive to Indian restaurant for dinner.
Indian buffet dinner at the restaurant with special arranged dance show program
Overnight / optional nightlife activities at night clubs on your own.
Day 4 :TASHKENT
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. City tour around Tashkent: Monument of Courage, Peoples Friendship Square,Tashkent Metro station – one of the most designed in the world.Transfer to Indian restaurant for lunch.
Buffet Indian lunch at the restaurant.Continuation of Tashkent tour: Alisher Navai Theatre Square, Tashkent TV Towerwith panoramic view from the top, Babur park.Drive to the hotel for fresh & up.
20:30 transfer to NEO (SKY) night club Gala Dinner at Night club:
• 2 Veg and 2 Non Veg starters
• Buffet Indian Meals
• Free flow of soft drinks
• Free flow of juices
• Free flow of soda and ice
• Free flow of Local Russian VODKA
• Indian Music and Lights for dancing
• Special Arranged Show program for 30 minutes
• Striptease show dance program
Return transfer to your hotel OR continuation of night life activities at same night club with locals – doors for locals are open at 23:00
Day 5 :TASHKENT DELHI
Buffet Breakfast at the hotel Check out from the hotel at 12:00 Shopping at TURKUAZ mall Buffet Indian lunch at Indian restaurant Last minute shopping tour in Tashkent: TZUM mall, ALAY Market and DEMIR mall. Drive to Indian restaurant for dinner. Indian buffet dinner at the restaurant. Transfer to Tashkent airport, registration for flight to Delhi.
Departure Dates
EX – DEL May 19 , 26 Jun 09 , 16
Tour Cost
HOTEL UZBEKISTAN OR SIMILAR :INR 28,999 + USD 335 per adult HOTEL PARK TURON OR SIMILAR : INR 28,999 + USD 400 per adult
Price Includes:
Accommodation in mentioned hotel on TWIN sharing basis (4 nights) in the choice of hotels.
Return Economy class airfare.
04 Breakfasts at hotels
All lunches and dinners per itinerary in Indian restaurants (except two during Chimgan trip)
Gala Dinner at Night Club with all mentioned inclusions
Luxury Coach throughout the tour.
Professional English speaking escort guides from group arrival to departure
Entrance fees for all mentioned monuments (except photo and video charges)
Chair Cable car fees at Mountains
Ecological fees for Chimgan mountains
Your own alcohol with no extra charge to the restaurants
Visa Charges
Services of a Junction Holidays Tour Manager
Overseas travel Insurance
All applicable taxes as on date.
Price does not Includes:
Any increase in the airfare that may come into effect prior to departure of your tour.
Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements
which may come into effect prior to departure of the tour
Tips, Porterage and Gratuities to tour guides, game rangers, drivers and restaurant staff and hotel staff
for services rendered.
Anything not specifically mentioned in the “Package includes” as above.
Additional meals and drinks
The tour cost does not include POE charges, and passport charges.
Cost of Basic Travel Quota equivalent to USD 10,000
The cost of airfare included in the above tour cost is based on the fare structure existing as on
01 February 2011. Any further increase in the airfare due to an increase in the fuel price,change in
Government regulations, taxes, etc., charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passengers. Thomas
Cook will not be held responsible for the same.
Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to increase in surface transportation and land
arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure. Surcharges
The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate of exchange changes
substantially prior to departure.
Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in
the regular menus provided by us.
Tips to hotel waiters, drivers, etc.
Meals are pre-set and a choice of menu is not available.
Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passenger
other than those included in the ‘What your Tour Price Includes’ box are to be paid for extra.
NOTE : The tour will be operated subject to minimum 20 full paying passengers travelling together. In the event that the group size is less than 20 passengers you will be given an option of travelling on another operational departure date, or you can chose to travel on the same date by paying a supplement cost
Usefull Information
POINTS TO BE NOTED
• Passengers joining this tour directly must travel to / from their hub city on their own expense. • The airfare is based on the fare structure existing as of 01 February 2011. Any further increase in the airfare due to an increase in fuel price, change in Government regulations, Ticket taxes etc charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passenger. Junction Holidays will not be held responsible for the same. • Meals at all the destinations are pre-set and a-la-carte is not possible.American breakfasts will be served throughout the tour. • Any damage caused to the hotel rooms or coach during the stay shall be payable by the passengers. Junction Holidays will not be liable for the same. • We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or
substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary. • The cost of extension of validity of ticket is not
included in Tour price • For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary.
However, all services will remain the same.• The tour price is subject to increase without notice if the rate of
exchange changes substantially prior to departure. • The Company reserves the right to alter the order of the
itinerary. The same will be informed to the client before departure. • Due to Trade Fairs and conventions in
the cities, it is possible that the hotel accommodation provided would be outside the city. The same will be
informed in advance. • Passengers can board the tour from the hub city. Those boarding from any other
city can do so, however all expenses to/from the hub city is to be borne by the passengers. • There are no
refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour. • The Company shall not accept
any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity
which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement. • Due to operational reasons lunches are omitted.
• Certain departure dates will have surcharges applicable, please contact our local sales office for details. •
Standard check-in time for the hotels are 1400hrs while check-out is at 1100hrs. • The management reserves
the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in the schedule of trains, flights, coach,
cruise or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all
such loss or expenses must be borne by the passenger. • Junction Holidays will not be liable in any loss of
baggage by the Airline. • Tours operated subject to RBI/GOI regulations. Part of the Tour cost will be paid
in USD out of the BTQ. • Please refer to the booking form for detailed ‘Terms & Conditions’.
