Experience Fergana Valley Like A Local - 3 Days Tour
About this tour
This route reveals to you, everything you expected and unexpected about the LIFESTYLE of natives, CRAFTS from locals, peculiar ARCHITECTURE, oriental BAZAARS, incredible HISTORY, indescribably tasteful FRUITS, pictures of MOUNTAINS, handmade - SILK PRODUCTION, EMBROIDER.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Kokand, Uzbekistan to Fergana, Uzbekistan
* Explore the city park in KOKAND walking through. * Shining in the daylight Palace of the last ruler from the Ming dynasty of the XIX century "URDA". * Cathedral Mosque of Jami of the 19th century, the building resting on 98 columns. It once served as a place of prayers for more than 12 thousand Muslim believers. * Norbutabiy Madrasah, which previously served as a higher educational institution of the 18th century. * Wellness center Mehrigiye, situated in the vicinity of the city, a private farm, based on grown organic pure products, such as goji, kiwi, rosemary, olives and LAVENDER (the main grown product, in June and October it blossoms, you will get a unique photo session against the backdrop of mountains ). From essential oils, organically high-quality medicines are produced, which have earned credibility in the world category and received an international certificate of a quality brand. * TOWN Rishtan is center of ceramic production. For more than 900 years, Today, several workshops work here for the production of bright, blue products used in everyday life, such as Lyagans - for pilaf, bowls - for soups, cups - for tea and Kuza - jugs.
Day 2: Fergana, Uzbekistan to Margilan, Uzbekistan
* In a prominent place on the square, there is a monument to the great scientist, astronomer and mathematician Ahmad al Ferghani of the 9th century, the pride of Fergana. * TOWN of KUVA. During spring days, you can stop along the way and taste locally grown fresh strawberries, and also during autumn days. Since Kuva is famous for its pomegranate varieties, you can try freshly squeezed pomegranate juice and other fruits supplied by local residents. * In the old part of the city on a hill, there was once a citadel and shakhristan - the central part of the city. The ruins and excavations of the ancient settlement are evidence of the important past significance of the city on the old Silk Road. The walls and the city could not withstand the onslaught of the Mongol invasion. * MARGILAN is the Capital of Natural Silk Production. Here you will be honoured to witness the hand-made production of silk fabric. The production itself includes several operations, ranging from soaking snow-white cocoons to finished fabric. One of the fantastic operations is the dyeing of fabric, with natural DYES, in indescribably different rainbow colours. You will become a real witness to this ancient tradition, including the continuation of handicraft production. * Khonakoh is the mosque of the XVI century with one of the extraordinary beautiful sights of the city and with a capacity of 7 thousand people. * Madrasah Said Ahmad Khuzha of the 19th century is in the old part of the city. Now it is a craft center where local craftsmen work and gather in different directions and put on display their finished products. There is no doubt that you will see for yourself the skills of these people.
Day 3: Fergana, Uzbekistan to Chadak, Uzbekistan
* Akhsikent is a magnificent sight, on the banks of the mysterious Syrdarya River, the ruins of the medieval settlement Akhsikent rise. Once it was the city of Temur's descendants. The administration carefully guards the excavations in the building, carefully studied by archaeologists. * Chust is a wonderful city of master blacksmiths who make famous Chust knives. In one of the houses, the master will show us a master class on production. Besides girls and women will skilfully demonstrate to the secrets of making traditional scullcaps with distinguishable motler colours - Moving to the village of Chodak, a picturesque corner located at the ridges of Tien Shan Mountains. We will be met by a local guide. Hiking in the mountains, about 3 km (for a fee, local residents). On a slow rise, there are apricot and walnut groves of trees, the indescribable beauty of nature in the Ferghana Valley.
What's included
* Excursion to different attractions * English-speaking (Uzbekistan) tour guide * Transport
* Food * Tickets for the sightseeings * Accommodation
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Kokand, Uzbekistan to Fergana, Uzbekistan