The far south: Shahrisabz and Termez

Stop by stop

1. 1

   Samarkand

   Start in Samarkand and head south over the Takhtakaracha pass.

   Samarkand

2. By road · about 2 h

   2

   Shahrisabz

   Nights: 1

   Timur’s home town: the colossal ruined portal of Ak-Saray, the Dorut Tilovat ensemble and Dorus-Siadat, the memorial for his eldest son.

   Kashkadarya

3. By road · about 4 h

   3

   Boysun

   Nights: 1

   A mountain town famous for its folk culture — its traditions are on UNESCO’s list — with canyons and walking trails nearby.

   Surkhandarya

4. By road · about 2 h 30 min

   4

   Termez

   Nights: 2

   The Buddhist sites of Fayaz-Tepa and Kara-Tepe, the Kyrk-Kyz fortress, the Sultan Saodat ensemble and the shrine of al-Hakim at-Termizi — and the archaeological museum that ties them together.

   Surkhandarya

5. Flight · about 1 h 30 min

   5

   Back to Tashkent

   Fly from Termez to the capital.

   Tashkent City

Travel times are typical, not timetables. Check the current schedule when you book.