Termez City Tour
Name of the Program:
Termez City Tour
Introduction:
Termez was the center of Buddhism during the period of the Kushan Empire. With the arrival of the Arabs (in the seventh and eighth centuries), the city became the center of Islam. In XIXth century Termez became as a last city garrison of Russian Empire. Termez was one of the most prominent transit points during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan (1979-1989).
Included:
- Professional Guide;
- A/C vehicle.
- All fees and taxes
NOT Included:
- Entrance Tickets.
- Personal and other expanses that are not mentioned in the program
Languages:
- English;
- Russian.
Price:
From $148
(per group up to 2).
Itinerary:
Start point: Termez (hotel/airport/railway station).
Start time: 08:30/09:00 (by request can be changed).
Sightseeing List: Termez Archeology Museum – Fayaztepa – Karatepa – Hakim Termeziy Complex – Sultan Saodat Complex – Alexandria Oxiana Fortress – Kirkkiz – Afganistan Border (Friendship Bridge)
Description: All day we have the visits around the city.
– Termez Archeology Museum: one of the unique museums in Central Asia where the huge number of exhibits of the Buddhist era are preserved.
– Fayaztepa: Buddhist complex of the first century a.d.
– Karatepa: it is also one of the centers of Buddhism. The closest point to Afghanistan border. From here, the Afghan land is very clearly visible, as well as an architectural monument that is located in the neutral zone.
– Mausoleum of Al-Hakim Al-Termezi (XI-XVI century), was a sufi master. Now this complex consists of a museum, a mausoleum, a pre-Mongol mosque and underground cells. The neutral zone begins at the back of the complex, where the inscriptions “Caution State Border” hang.
– Sultan Saodat Complex (XI-XVII centuries). The complex where there are more than 10 mausoleums where buried mainly people with family relationship to the prophet.
– Kampir Tepe, or Alexandria Oxiana, the city founded by Alexander the Great before crossing the Oxus, ancient name of the Amu Darya, in 329 BC. It was one of the most important colonies of the immense Kushan Empire.
– Kirkkiz: this complex is also considered a pre-Mongol monument, which once served as the residence of local governors.
– Afganistan Border: visit checkpoint of “Friendship Bridge” which connect Uzbekistan with Afghanistan.
– Back to Termez and drop-off hotel/airport/railway station.
Useful tip: This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me. Please note that during the visit of “Friendship Bridge” you can come only to the first checkpoint, going till the bridge is prohibited. Only persons with a visa to Afghanistan are allowed to go to the bridge (about 1 km to the bridge). In the checkpoint photo and video of border guards and control points are prohibited (you can take photos of the border in another place). Near the checkpoint, you will hear fire sounds and these sounds from the training camp of the Ministry of Defense of Uzbekistan. If you are a vegetarian or have any requirements, please let us know in advance so that we can make the tour more comfortable for you. The region is considered the hottest region of Uzbekistan and in summer we recommend wearing cap and sunglasses.