Undiscovered Uzbekistan - Darband Canyons Tour From Termez
Name of the Program:
Undiscovered Uzbekistan – Darband Canyons Tour From Termez
Introduction:
Grand Canyons of Uzbekistan. A place where you can see unique Diagonal Canyons that are considered a rarity of nature. In addition, the place is well known among film directors for scenes of Afghan landscapes, because the mountains of this area are very similar to the mountains of Afghanistan. Furthermore, you will visit Jarkurgan minaret, which is pre-mongol period. Most importantly, you will visit the border of Afghanistan, the “Bridge of Friendship” is the only way that connects the two countries and the bridge from where Soviet Army entered and left during the Afghan War.
Included:
- A/C vehicle
- All fees and taxes.
NOT Included:
- Lunch/Picnic
- Personal and other expenses that are not mentioned in the program
Languages:
- Guide by request
Price:
From $198
(per group up to 2).
Itinerary:
Start point: Termez (hotel/airport/railway station).
Start time: 08:30/09:00 (by request can be changed).
Total Route: Termez – Sayrob Ancient Trees – Darband – Djarkurgan Minaret – Termez
Description:
– On the way stop at a park in Sayrob Village where you will find the millenary trees. In one of the trees people made a cell that functioned as a madrasah till the Soviet Period.
– Darband Canyons: One of the rare places in Central Asia where everything is preserved in its natural form. In addition, the canyons are considered to be the only in Central Asia and rare all over the world that have a diagonal form. Visit the spring that comes from the mountains. There is a bridge on the end of Canyons from where you can do trekking around 1-2 km, also Canyons but cars can’t pass.
Picnic on the bank of Sherabad River or in spring water. Picnic/Lunch not included.
– Djarkurgan Minaret: dating from 1109-110, is ten years older than the Kalon Minaret of Bukhara, which makes it one of the oldest in Central Asia. One of the pre-mongolian monuments of Central Asia and one of the unique minaret in Central Asia which has extraordinary construction. More similar monument to this minaret exist in the province of Ghazni, Afghanistan.
– Back to Termez to visit checkpoint of “Friendship Bridge” which connect Uzbekistan with Afghanistan.
– Drop off on your 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.