Uzbekistan – The Silk Route Experience

Unveil the mystique of Uzbekistan, a place where ancient tales are etched in turquoise tiles, whispering promises of a journey through the Silk Road’s golden era. The air is thick with history, inviting you to tread on the same cobblestones that traders and travelers once walked.

Uzbekistan

Starts: from Tashkent Airport (TAS)

Ends: at Tashkent Airport (TAS)

Type: Mixed Gender

Dates

Start: 16 Nov, 2024

End: 23 Nov, 2024

~~₹ 84500~~

₹ 82000

About the Tour

Do you want to embark on an extraordinary journey through Uzbekistan, the heart of Central Asia? A country where the ancient echoes of its cities – Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva – blend seamlessly into a captivating narrative, inviting you to unravel the mysteries of this cultural tapestry. Uzbekistan is much more beautiful & intriguing than our expectations, and the warm hospitality of Uzbeks is going to melt your heart every day. Are you ready to experience the best of Uzbekistan with us?

Uzbekistan, where history and modernity coalesce, is an invitation to immerse yourself in a realm where every moment is a step back in time and a leap into the future. Ancient cities like Samarkand and Bukhara were vital stops along the Silk Road, fostering cultural exchange. In the 14th century, Timur’s empire thrived, leaving a legacy of architectural marvels. Did you know that in 1924, it became the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic and gained independence in 1991? Today, the nation’s history is marked by a blend of ancient Silk Road heritage, Soviet-era developments, and a forward-looking approach, making it a fascinating mosaic of tradition and modernity. The five “M”s – Mosques, Madrasahs, Minarets, Mausoleums, and Markets, are the heart & soul of Uzbekistan.

Would you like to get lost in the magnificence of its architecture, the richness of its history, and the vibrancy of its bazaar?

Begin your adventure in Tashkent, the vibrant capital that bridges the old and the new. Here, modernity dances alongside timeless traditions. As you wander through the bustling Chorsu Bazaar, the air is infused with the aroma of spices and the lively chatter of vendors. Amidst the chaotic yet harmonious symphony of colors and sounds, you’ll find yourself immersed in the dynamic pulse of Uzbek’s daily life. Hazrati Imam Complex, the religious heart of Tashkent, allows us to witness one of the oldest Quran manuscripts in the world. The peace one feels as soon as they enter the Quran museum, is a testament to the purity of the place. And, how can we forget visiting the memorial of Shastri ji, the second Prime Minister of India, who left the world during his time in Tashkent?

Continuing your odyssey, Khiva emerges on the horizon like an oasis in the desert. This living museum, surrounded by ancient city walls, transports you to a time when caravans laden with silk and spices traversed the vast expanse of the Khorezm region.

The colorful tilework of the Kalta Minor Minaret, the splendor of the Mohammed Amin Khan Medressa, and the unmatchable beauty of Kuhna Arks weave a tale of a city that has withstood the sands of time. The traditional authenticity of Itchan Kala makes you feel as if you have time-traveled a few centuries back! You feel like absorbing as much Khiva as possible because of its rustic timeless beauty, but the more you explore Khiva, the more you feel like staying there forever.

From Khiva, your journey leads you to Bukhara, a historical city that was heavily bombed in 1920 by the Soviet army to destroy the Emirate of Bukhara. Lose yourself in the labyrinthine streets of the Old City, where the Ark of Bukhara stands as a testament to the city’s resilience. Within its walls, you’ll find echoes of conquests and the whispers of courtly intrigues. Bukhara’s architectural treasures, like Bolo Hauz Mosque, Samanids Mausoleum, the Bazaars, and the Poi Kalon Complex, capture the essence of a bygone era, inviting you to be part of a story that has unfolded over centuries.

The vintage streets of Old Bukhara, and the colorful small touristy shops would want you to keep clicking postcard-perfect pictures!

Leaving Tashkent, set your compass towards Samarkand, the jewel of Uzbekistan. As you approach, the azure domes of Registan Square emerge on the horizon like a mirage, promising an encounter with the grandeur of the Silk Road. Step onto the square, where the Samarkand’s past is etched in every tile. The Registan, flanked by three madrasahs, unveils a breathtaking panorama that transcends time. The celestial beauty of the architecture, bathed in hues of blue and gold, transports you to an era when Samarkand was a flourishing center of commerce and culture.

Let’s hold hands and traverse the Silk Route together, get amazed by the glory of the past, and make lifetime memories with each other!

Trip Highlights

1. Hazrati Imam complex

2. Chorsu Bazaar

3. Lal Bahadur Shastri Monument

4. Amir Temur Square

5. Independence Square Tashkent

6. Ichan Kala

7. Amin Khan Medressa & Kalta Minor Minaret

8. Kuhna Ark

9. Juma Mosque

10. Samanids Mausoleum

11. Chashma Ayyub

12. Bolo Hauz Mosque

13. Ark of Bukhara

14. Minorai Kalon & Masjidi Kalon

15. Madrassah Mir Arab

16. Lyabi Hauz Complex

17. Old domed bazaars of Bukhara

18. Folklore & fashion show

19. Amir Temur Mausoleum (Gur-i Amir Сomplex)

20. Registan Square Samarkand

21. Ulughbek Observatory

22. Shah-i-Zinda

23. Bibi Khanum Mosque

24. Siyab Bazaar

25. Hazrat Khizr Mosque

26. Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa

27. Unforgettable social experience

We ensure a personal touch in our groups and our group leaders make sure to bond the entire group like long-lost friends. Hence, along with an amazing travel experience, you are in for great social bonding.

Visa for Uzbekistan

Please note that the Uzbekistan visa is included in our package, and we’ll take care of the process end to end. Indian Passport Holders can enter Uzbekistan with an Electronic visa, and we’ll require a clear copy of your passport, a digital photograph, and a few more personal information. Please note that your passport should be valid for 6 months from the date of travel.

Our package cost is also valid only for Indian Passport Holders. If you don’t possess the same, it’s your responsibility to inform the same to us before booking this package.

Your Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent | Absorbing the vibes of Uzbekistan

Please land by at Tashkent Airport (Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport)
Airport Code: TAS

Direct Flights available on Nov 16 from Delhi & Mumbai to Tashkent

Pickup Schedule (Group Transfers):

First Pickup: 4:30 PM (land latest by 3:30 PM for this, check Uzbekistan Airways, HY 424, departing from Delhi at 1:50 PM)
Second Pickup: 7:45 PM (land latest by 6:45 PM for this, check Uzbekistan Airways, HY 428, departing from Mumbai at 3:05 PM)

Notes:

If your flight schedule doesn’t match the group pickup schedule mentioned here, then we can arrange a private pickup for you (chargeable). If you wish to come a day early or stay back an extra day, we can assist in hotel bookings as well.
Tashkent Airport offers one of the best currency exchange rates. You can bring USD, and convert it to UZS (Uzbekistani Som) at the airport itself.
We can also help you book flights at rates better than online.

After Hotel Check-in,
Rest & Relax
Group Introduction & Orientation

Overnight in Tashkent hotel

Day 2: Tashkent City Tour | Absorbing the vibes of Uzbekistan

Breakfast
Hotel Check-Out
Tashkent City Tour, including below places:
Hazrati Imam Complex (place where all important monuments are including the old Koran Museum, Juma Mosque, etc)
Chorsu Bazaar
Lunch
Amir Temur Square
Independence Square
Lal Bahadur Shastri Monument
Head to Tashkent Airport
Flight to Urgench (6 PM~ flight/~ 1 hr 30 min)
Transfer from Urgench Airport to Khiva (35 km/45 min)
Hotel Check-In
Dinner

Overnight in Khiva hotel

Day 3: Khiva City Tour | Travel back in time

Breakfast
Start Khiva City Tour
Ichan Kala (Old Khiva) City Tour (everything is in 1 campus) including below places:
Mohammed Amin Khan Medressa
Kalta Minor Minaret
Kuhna Ark
Juma Mosque
Lunch (cost excluded)
Mohamed Rakhim Khan Medressa
Sayid Alauddin Mausoleum & Music Museum
Anusha Khan baths
…and a lot more
Dinner

Overnight in Khiva hotel

Day 4: Khiva to Bukhara | A road trip to remember

Breakfast
Hotel Check-Out
Departure for Bukhara (420 km/6.5 hours)
Enjoy the mystical beautiful views of the Kyzylkum Desert (known as red sand), agricultural fields, rivers, lakes, and life of local people, during this road journey. You’ll be given packed lunch boxes as there are not very decent restaurants on the way. Although, we will take breaks to freshen up and stretch.
Arrival in Bukhara (by evening)
Hotel Check-In
Rest & Relax
Time to explore on your own/ dinner (cost excluded)
(Our hotel is located at a 5-min walking distance from Old Bukhara, the heritage city, and hence, you can explore the cute cafes, and souvenir shops, vintage streets, click pretty pictures in this free time).

Overnight in Bukhara hotel

Day 5: Bukhara City Tour

Breakfast
Samanids Mausoleum
Chashma Ayyub
Bolo Hauz Mosque
Ark of Bukhara (Early Residence of Bukhara Emirs)
Poi Kalon (Minorai Kalon, Masjidi Kalon, Madrasshah Mir Arab)
Lunch (cost excluded)
Bukhara Silk Carpet Showroom
Dome-shaped markets
Magoki Attori Mosque
Lyabi Hauz complex
Traditional Dance Show
Dinner

Overnight in Bukhara hotel

Day 6: Relaxing Morning | Bukhara to Samarkand

Breakfast
Rest & relax
Hotel Check-out
Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa
Lunch (cost excluded)
Transfer to Bukhara railway station
Board Afrosiyob train to Samarkand
Transfer to hotel from Samarkand railway station
Hotel Check-In
Rest & Relax

Overnight in Samarkand hotel

Day 7: Samarkand City Tour

Breakfast
Guri Emir mausoleum (Tamerlane’s Tomb)
Registan Square (Ulughbek, Tillakori & Sherdar Madrassahs)
Hazrat Khizr Mosque
Lunch (cost excluded)
Shahi Zindah complex
Bibi Khanum Mosque (from outside)
Siyob Bazaar
Back to hotel

Overnight in Samarkand hotel

Day 8: Continue romancing with Samarkand | Samarkand to Tashkent

Breakfast
Hotel Check-out
Ulughbek Observatory
Lunch (cost excluded)
Transfer to Samarkand Railway Station
Board Afrosiyob train to Tashkent
Transfer from Tashkent Railway Station to Airport with a short dinner break (cost excluded for dinner)
Airport Drop by 10:30 PM

Trip Ends

Please note that we expect to drop participants at Tashkent Airport (Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport, Airport Code: TAS) by 10:30 PM. We recommend participants book a flight after 1:30 AM (remember post-midnight, it’s the next day while booking flights).
Direct Flight available on Nov 24 from Tashkent to Delhi (Indigo, 6E 1806, departing from Tashkent at 2:25 AM)

Please note that if you wish to stay for an extra day in Tashkent, we can assist with bookings.

Important Information

Ex- Tashkent Airport (add 5% GST and 5% TCS (fully refundable) to the applicable tariff):

84500 INR per person (regular tariff)

82000 INR per person if you book from the first 7 seats

After the first 7 seats,

82700 INR if you but book from 8-14 slot

83500 INR per person for two or more people traveling together

83500 INR per person if you are solo but have already traveled with us 🙂

Else, 84500 INR

Notes:

Please note that 5% GST and 5% TCS will be added to the final applicable cost. We will also require your PAN number for filing TCS. TCS is fully refundable and you can claim it while filing your ITR. Please note that if you have already remitted more than 7 lacs in the current financial year, then the applicable TCS will be 20%. We’ll require you to submit a mandatory self-declaration stating that you have spent less than 7 lac INR on International Travel in the current FY if you want to be charged 5% TCS.
Our package includes the majority of the things and hence your spending during the trip will be minimal. For the meals that ain’t included, approx 80-100 USD will suffice. You can account for another 20-30 USD for miscellaneous expenses such as taking a local sim card, and spending on snacks, etc. We recommend carrying approx 250 USD as you’d be traveling to a foreign land, and you may want to indulge in shopping.

Note: Single Supplement Upgrade (if you wish to stay alone in the room): 21500 INR

To make a booking, please contact below:
WhatsApp/ Call: 9999749677
Email: chandni@transformingtravels.com

All transportation is as per the itinerary (only group transfers, not private)
Economy class domestic flight from Tashkent to Urgench
Bukhara to Samarkand Afrosiyob train tickets economy class
Samarkand to Tashkent Afrosiyob train tickets economy class
Khiva to Bukhara travel in a comfortable bus
All Airport transfers and city tours in comfortable coaches
E-visa
Stay for 7 nights on a twin-sharing and same-gender basis for solo travelers. Couples will be given private rooms, hence, inform us of the same during booking time (our hotels are 3.5 to 4-star hotels, with a mix of luxury/modern/ traditional/heritage style boutique stays)
Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners (Set Menu, veg & non-veg options available, total of 12 meals included)
Entry tickets are included for all the places mentioned in the itinerary
1 Folklore Show Performance
English Speaking Professional Guides for city tours
One friendly and knowledgeable group leader (female/male) throughout the tour

International Airfare to/from Tashkent Airport is not included
Travel Insurance (not mandatory)
Mandatory tipping – 1.5 USD per person per day
All the meals not listed in the Inclusions
Any side dish or extras which ain’t a part of the set menu of included meals
Any additional beverages/ snacks/ meals/ items ordered at the place of stay. We request you to settle your bill directly with the staff.
Any expense on any items/services that are personal such as driver tips, medicines, toiletries, sun protection creams, snacks, laundry, STD calls, etc
Any extra expenses incurred due to delays arising from bad weather conditions or any unanticipated or uncontrollable conditions
Any change in plans because of flight delays/cancellations
Any medical expenses
Any other expenses of any nature not included in the INCLUSIONS section

The group size will be limited to a maximum of 28 people along with a group leader and a minimum of 5 people along with a group leader.
The given package cost is valid only for Indian Passport holders. If you have a different passport, it’s your responsibility to inform the same before booking the trip.
Vegetarian food is available in Uzbekistan and hence vegetarian people need not worry, but one needs to be flexible with the menu. Samarkand, Tashkent, and Bukhara also have Indian restaurants serving good food. Although, we also recommend carrying a couple of ready-to-eat foods.
The trip package includes a total of 12 meals. We will offer a mix of Indian & Uzbek cuisine for the lunches & dinners that are a part of the package.
You have the flexibility to explore cuisine for the meals that ain’t a part of the package. We’ll also guide you well on this.
The app-based taxi, Yandex, is quite inexpensive in Uzbekistan. It will come in handy if you ever want to venture out on your own for shopping, a party, etc from the hotel. Hence, you should install the Yandex app before the trip.
We also recommend installing the Google Translator App with the scanner which will be highly useful while shopping or interacting with locals in any other capacity.
While visiting monuments/during city tours in Uzbekistan, sometimes, you need to wear clothes covering your arms, and legs. You can either bring full clothes for those days or bring a full-length shrug to cover yourselves during such visits. Although for November, you’ll anyways be bringing full clothes for everyday.
Please bring cash in USD and get them converted to UZS (Uzbekistani Som) at Tashkent Airport, as it offers an extremely good conversion rate compared to the other places in the country. Trip Leader will also assist you in money conversion later, if you face any challenges at the airport.
You’ll be responsible for carrying & managing your luggage at the airports and train stations. It’s not always easy to find porters/luggage carts in the railway stations of Uzbekistan. Although, we will try our best to make it as convenient as possible for you. Hence, we strongly recommend bringing only one suitcase for this trip.
The check-in baggage allowance for for Tashkent-Urgench flight is 20 kg, and a 5 kg handbag with dimensions (40*30*20 cm).
The availability of train tickets in Uzbekistan is a little challenging as the number of trains operating is quite lesser than the tourist influx. As a backup, we might end up taking a Sharq train or a road journey.
There might be modifications in the itinerary if there is a change in the schedule of trains/ flights for whatsoever reasons.
Please note that if you are booking this trip, you need to be flexible with the type of bedding in the rooms. It could be a double bed or twin-beds. We host couples and solo travelers both, in a single group, and we try our best to meet everyone’s requirements but availability becomes an issue in all hotels. Hope you understand the same. We won’t be able to entertain any twin/double bed-related issues during the trip.
Please note that Khiva is a very small town with a very small number of hotels and no star ratings are given to hotels. Our hotel in Khiva is equivalent to 3.5 stars. Be ready to stay with not so luxury amenities over there.
The month of November is on a colder side (5-15 degrees Celsius) in Uzbekistan but all vehicles and rooms will be heated. You also need to pack warm clothes with thermals.
Earlier you book, the best price you get.

Winter Clothes (thermals, jackets, caps & gloves)
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Sunglasses/ Hat/ Headgear
Sunscreen
Refillable Water Bottle
Energy bars/snacks/ dry fruits for munching
A few Ready-to-eat food items as a backup
Any prescribed medication
A small day-pack
Neck Pillow
Identity proof – Indian Passport
Print-out of flight tickets
Print-out of e-visa
Currency in USD
International Credit/ Debit Card
Universal Power Adaptor
POSITIVE ENERGY, ENTHUSIASM & SMILES!

91 days before the trip: 90% refund
90-76 days before the trip: 80% refund
75-61 days before the trip: 75% refund
60-46 days before the trip: 60% refund
45-36 days before the trip: 25% refund
Less than or equal to 35 days before the trip: No Refund

The cancellation policy refund is calculated on the total trip tariff, not on the token amount.

Participants will be respectful to their fellow guests, organizers, and the hosts
Participants have to show a little degree of flexibility during the tour
It’s the duty of participants to assess whether they are physically fit or not for the tour before joining it
Please note that neither we assign any seats in the vehicle nor do we take any special requests for that. Be it a first seat, window seat, or the last seat, we expect participants to be flexible with their choice considering the fact that it’s a group tour. Although, we encourage participants to shuffle seats with each other during the journey to support each other.
Transforming Travels reserves the right to modify the place of stay or the itinerary without any prior notice.
Every participant should carry a personal sanitizer and keep sanitizing their hands at regular intervals.
The laws and customs of the areas we visit can be very different from those we are used to. Be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend, especially if you are visiting religious areas. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with and respect local laws and customs. If you fail to do so, we will have no liability to you for any cost, loss, or damage you suffer nor will we refund you the cost of any unused portion of your travel arrangements.
Please note that if a Government rule asks for a negative RT PCR test report for any places that are a part of our itinerary, then it’s your responsibility to get that test done & bring the report.
Participants are advised to keep a good amount of buffer time while booking their flights. Please keep as much buffer time as you can. Still, if someone misses their flight because of any unpredictable circumstances then Transforming Travels won’t be liable.
The pricing is valid only for Indian Nationals. If you do not hold an Indian Passport, it’s your responsibility to disclose the same at the time of the booking.

Important Information

Cost

Ex- Tashkent Airport (add 5% GST and 5% TCS (fully refundable) to the applicable tariff):

84500 INR per person (regular tariff)

82000 INR per person if you book from the first 7 seats

After the first 7 seats,

82700 INR if you but book from 8-14 slot

83500 INR per person for two or more people traveling together

83500 INR per person if you are solo but have already traveled with us 🙂

Else, 84500 INR

Notes:

Please note that 5% GST and 5% TCS will be added to the final applicable cost. We will also require your PAN number for filing TCS. TCS is fully refundable and you can claim it while filing your ITR. Please note that if you have already remitted more than 7 lacs in the current financial year, then the applicable TCS will be 20%. We’ll require you to submit a mandatory self-declaration stating that you have spent less than 7 lac INR on International Travel in the current FY if you want to be charged 5% TCS.
Our package includes the majority of the things and hence your spending during the trip will be minimal. For the meals that ain’t included, approx 80-100 USD will suffice. You can account for another 20-30 USD for miscellaneous expenses such as taking a local sim card, and spending on snacks, etc. We recommend carrying approx 250 USD as you’d be traveling to a foreign land, and you may want to indulge in shopping.

Note: Single Supplement Upgrade (if you wish to stay alone in the room): 21500 INR

To make a booking, please contact below:
WhatsApp/ Call: 9999749677
Email: chandni@transformingtravels.com

Inclusions

All transportation is as per the itinerary (only group transfers, not private)
Economy class domestic flight from Tashkent to Urgench
Bukhara to Samarkand Afrosiyob train tickets economy class
Samarkand to Tashkent Afrosiyob train tickets economy class
Khiva to Bukhara travel in a comfortable bus
All Airport transfers and city tours in comfortable coaches
E-visa
Stay for 7 nights on a twin-sharing and same-gender basis for solo travelers. Couples will be given private rooms, hence, inform us of the same during booking time (our hotels are 3.5 to 4-star hotels, with a mix of luxury/modern/ traditional/heritage style boutique stays)
Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners (Set Menu, veg & non-veg options available, total of 12 meals included)
Entry tickets are included for all the places mentioned in the itinerary
1 Folklore Show Performance
English Speaking Professional Guides for city tours
One friendly and knowledgeable group leader (female/male) throughout the tour

Exclusions

International Airfare to/from Tashkent Airport is not included
Travel Insurance (not mandatory)
Mandatory tipping – 1.5 USD per person per day
All the meals not listed in the Inclusions
Any side dish or extras which ain’t a part of the set menu of included meals
Any additional beverages/ snacks/ meals/ items ordered at the place of stay. We request you to settle your bill directly with the staff.
Any expense on any items/services that are personal such as driver tips, medicines, toiletries, sun protection creams, snacks, laundry, STD calls, etc
Any extra expenses incurred due to delays arising from bad weather conditions or any unanticipated or uncontrollable conditions
Any change in plans because of flight delays/cancellations
Any medical expenses
Any other expenses of any nature not included in the INCLUSIONS section

Basic Info

The group size will be limited to a maximum of 28 people along with a group leader and a minimum of 5 people along with a group leader.
The given package cost is valid only for Indian Passport holders. If you have a different passport, it’s your responsibility to inform the same before booking the trip.
Vegetarian food is available in Uzbekistan and hence vegetarian people need not worry, but one needs to be flexible with the menu. Samarkand, Tashkent, and Bukhara also have Indian restaurants serving good food. Although, we also recommend carrying a couple of ready-to-eat foods.
The trip package includes a total of 12 meals. We will offer a mix of Indian & Uzbek cuisine for the lunches & dinners that are a part of the package.
You have the flexibility to explore cuisine for the meals that ain’t a part of the package. We’ll also guide you well on this.
The app-based taxi, Yandex, is quite inexpensive in Uzbekistan. It will come in handy if you ever want to venture out on your own for shopping, a party, etc from the hotel. Hence, you should install the Yandex app before the trip.
We also recommend installing the Google Translator App with the scanner which will be highly useful while shopping or interacting with locals in any other capacity.
While visiting monuments/during city tours in Uzbekistan, sometimes, you need to wear clothes covering your arms, and legs. You can either bring full clothes for those days or bring a full-length shrug to cover yourselves during such visits. Although for November, you’ll anyways be bringing full clothes for everyday.
Please bring cash in USD and get them converted to UZS (Uzbekistani Som) at Tashkent Airport, as it offers an extremely good conversion rate compared to the other places in the country. Trip Leader will also assist you in money conversion later, if you face any challenges at the airport.
You’ll be responsible for carrying & managing your luggage at the airports and train stations. It’s not always easy to find porters/luggage carts in the railway stations of Uzbekistan. Although, we will try our best to make it as convenient as possible for you. Hence, we strongly recommend bringing only one suitcase for this trip.
The check-in baggage allowance for for Tashkent-Urgench flight is 20 kg, and a 5 kg handbag with dimensions (40*30*20 cm).
The availability of train tickets in Uzbekistan is a little challenging as the number of trains operating is quite lesser than the tourist influx. As a backup, we might end up taking a Sharq train or a road journey.
There might be modifications in the itinerary if there is a change in the schedule of trains/ flights for whatsoever reasons.
Please note that if you are booking this trip, you need to be flexible with the type of bedding in the rooms. It could be a double bed or twin-beds. We host couples and solo travelers both, in a single group, and we try our best to meet everyone’s requirements but availability becomes an issue in all hotels. Hope you understand the same. We won’t be able to entertain any twin/double bed-related issues during the trip.
Please note that Khiva is a very small town with a very small number of hotels and no star ratings are given to hotels. Our hotel in Khiva is equivalent to 3.5 stars. Be ready to stay with not so luxury amenities over there.
The month of November is on a colder side (5-15 degrees Celsius) in Uzbekistan but all vehicles and rooms will be heated. You also need to pack warm clothes with thermals.
Earlier you book, the best price you get.

Packing List

Winter Clothes (thermals, jackets, caps & gloves)
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Sunglasses/ Hat/ Headgear
Sunscreen
Refillable Water Bottle
Energy bars/snacks/ dry fruits for munching
A few Ready-to-eat food items as a backup
Any prescribed medication
A small day-pack
Neck Pillow
Identity proof – Indian Passport
Print-out of flight tickets
Print-out of e-visa
Currency in USD
International Credit/ Debit Card
Universal Power Adaptor
POSITIVE ENERGY, ENTHUSIASM & SMILES!

Cancellation Policy

91 days before the trip: 90% refund
90-76 days before the trip: 80% refund
75-61 days before the trip: 75% refund
60-46 days before the trip: 60% refund
45-36 days before the trip: 25% refund
Less than or equal to 35 days before the trip: No Refund

The cancellation policy refund is calculated on the total trip tariff, not on the token amount.

Terms and Conditions

Participants will be respectful to their fellow guests, organizers, and the hosts
Participants have to show a little degree of flexibility during the tour
It’s the duty of participants to assess whether they are physically fit or not for the tour before joining it
Please note that neither we assign any seats in the vehicle nor do we take any special requests for that. Be it a first seat, window seat, or the last seat, we expect participants to be flexible with their choice considering the fact that it’s a group tour. Although, we encourage participants to shuffle seats with each other during the journey to support each other.
Transforming Travels reserves the right to modify the place of stay or the itinerary without any prior notice.
Every participant should carry a personal sanitizer and keep sanitizing their hands at regular intervals.
The laws and customs of the areas we visit can be very different from those we are used to. Be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend, especially if you are visiting religious areas. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with and respect local laws and customs. If you fail to do so, we will have no liability to you for any cost, loss, or damage you suffer nor will we refund you the cost of any unused portion of your travel arrangements.
Please note that if a Government rule asks for a negative RT PCR test report for any places that are a part of our itinerary, then it’s your responsibility to get that test done & bring the report.
Participants are advised to keep a good amount of buffer time while booking their flights. Please keep as much buffer time as you can. Still, if someone misses their flight because of any unpredictable circumstances then Transforming Travels won’t be liable.
The pricing is valid only for Indian Nationals. If you do not hold an Indian Passport, it’s your responsibility to disclose the same at the time of the booking.

Booking/ Query

If you have any questions or concerns, then please feel free to contact us using the below-mentioned details. Alternatively, fill this form and our team will get back to you at their earliest.

This trip can also be personalized as per your needs, with your friends & family. If interested, please reach out to us.

To book this trip, please Call/ WhatsApp/ Email using the below-mentioned details.