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Description
10-day Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Tour Itinerary focusing on ancient Hindu influences, shrines, and connections to Hindu heritage. While these two countries are predominantly Muslim, they have traces of Hindu and pre-Islamic influences in their history due to the Silk Road, trade, and migrations.
Key Highlights of the Tour:
Uzbekistan:
Bukhara: Known for its historical trade with Indian merchants and some buildings reflecting Indian architectural influences.
Samarkand (Registan): A major hub of the Silk Road, with historical connections between Central Asia and India.
Khiva (Itchan Kala): Ancient city with Silk Road trade connections, including Indian merchants.
Tashkent (Chorsu Bazaar): Historic bazaar where Indian merchants traded.
Azerbaijan:
Ateshgah Fire Temple (Baku): A temple with inscriptions and shrines dedicated to Shiva and Ganesh, used by Indian traders and devotees.
Yanardag (Burning Mountain): Fire worship, with ancient links to both Zoroastrianism and Hinduism.
Gobustan: Rock carvings showing the region’s ancient past, potentially tied to early Indo-European migrations.
Best Time to Visit:
Uzbekistan: April to June and September to October for pleasant weather.
Azerbaijan: April to June and September to October are ideal for touring outdoor historical sites.
Visa Requirements:
Uzbekistan: E-visa available for many nationalities.
Azerbaijan: E-visa available for many nationalities.
Travel Tips:
Dress modestly when visiting religious or cultural sites, especially Ateshgah and mosques in Uzbekistan.
Learn a bit about the Silk Road and its historical significance, especially the role Indian merchants played in spreading Hindu culture and trade across Central Asia.
This itinerary offers a unique exploration of the lesser-known Hindu influences in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, tracing the ancient Silk Road connections that linked India to these regions.
Itinerary
Arrive in Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital city.
Visit the Amir Timur Museum, which, though primarily about Timur, has sections showing the connections between the Timurids and India during the Mughal era.
Visit the Chorsu Bazaar, where you can see historical artifacts and textiles that reflect ancient trade routes linking India to Central Asia.
Overnight stay in Tashkent.
Travel to Samarkand, one of the most ancient cities in the world and a central hub on the Silk Road.
Explore Shakhi-Zinda, a necropolis with a blend of Zoroastrian, Islamic, and pre-Islamic influences. While not a Hindu shrine, it reflects cultural fusions, and some art shows distant connections to India.
Visit Gur-e-Amir, the mausoleum of Amir Timur, and learn about his connections with India.
Explore the Ulugh Beg Observatory.
Overnight stay in Samarkand.
Visit the Registan Square, Samarkand’s most famous landmark. This was a key trading hub, and you can explore the connections between Indian merchants and the Silk Road.
Explore Bibi-Khanym Mosque, built by Timur and influenced by Persian and Indian architectural styles.
Visit Hazrat Khizr Mosque, where Timur's connections to India are also evident.
Overnight stay in Samarkand.
Travel to Bukhara, another ancient city.
Visit Lyabi Hauz, where ancient merchants from India, including Hindus, traded and lived during the medieval period.
Explore the Ark Fortress, where cultural exchanges between Bukhara and India took place.
Visit Chor Minor, a monument with four towers, which is said to have been influenced by Indian architecture.
Overnight stay in Bukhara.
Visit Bolo Haouz Mosque and Kalyan Minaret, where Indian traders historically left their mark.
Explore Maghoki-Attar Mosque, which stands on the site of an ancient Zoroastrian temple and may have connections to earlier Hindu traders who passed through Bukhara.
Explore the Silk Road tea houses, which have remnants of cultural influences from India.
Overnight stay in Bukhara.
Travel to Khiva, an ancient desert city.
Visit the Itchan Kala, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where there are influences of Persian, Turkic, and Indian traders.
Explore the Tash Khauli Palace and the Kunya-Ark Fortress, where Indian merchants played a role in ancient trade.
Overnight stay in Khiva.
Fly back to Tashkent.
Visit the Museum of History of Uzbekistan, where you can find artifacts related to Indian influence on the Silk Road.
Explore Hast-Imam Complex, a spiritual center in Tashkent, and learn about the links between Central Asia and India.
Overnight stay in Tashkent.
Fly to Baku, Azerbaijan, and explore the capital city.
Visit the Ateshgah Fire Temple, located near Baku. This ancient temple is historically significant for Zoroastrians and Hindus alike. The temple was used by Hindu merchants from India, and it has inscriptions in Devanagari that are dedicated to Lord Shiva and Ganesh.
Explore the Old City (Icherisheher) of Baku and visit the Maiden Tower, which has ancient links to both Zoroastrianism and Hinduism.
Overnight stay in Baku.
Take a day trip to Gobustan National Park, known for its rock carvings that predate many civilizations. While there is no direct Hindu connection, the ancient carvings are indicative of prehistoric beliefs that can be linked to Indo-Iranian migrations.
Visit Yanardag, also known as the Burning Mountain, where natural gas flames burn continuously. This site is linked to Zoroastrianism and Hinduism due to its association with fire worship.
Return to Baku for an overnight stay.
Depending on your flight schedule, visit any remaining sites in Baku or enjoy a leisurely morning before your departure.
Package Inclusions
- Accommodation Details: Twin or Triple sharing basis.
- Transportation:Point to Point basis as per itinerary only. such as airport transfer and sightseeing point.
- Meals and Beverages: Based on package If B/B(Bed and breakfast only) , Map (breakfast and Dinner) , Ap (Breakfast,lunch and Dinner).
- Excursions and Entry Fees: Entrance fees to museums or attractions.
- Visa Or Tourist Permit:Included.
- Guides and Assistance:One tours manager if group is more then 15 Pax.
- Customer Support: Emergency contact or travel assistance during the trip.
Package Exclusions
- Insurance:Clients must purchase their own travel insurance, covering medical emergencies, Medical evacuation ,cancellations, or lost baggage.
- Personal Expenses:Transport support to shopping, additional meals, tips, room service, and other personal expenses are excluded.
- Baggage Fees for Certain Flights:checked baggage or overweight fees are excluded.
- Additional Taxes and Fees: If there are any :country-specific entry/exit fees or city taxes, are not covered.
- Health Requirements: Vaccinations, COVID-19 tests, or other health-related expenses are excluded unless specified.
- Subject otherthen mention in "Package Inclusions".
Terms and Conditions
- Deposit and Final Payment: Non refundable 2000 INR/pax or equvalent deposit amount required to secure the booking and rest dues are subject to pay 15 days before departure.
- Accepted Payment Methods: Cash up front at office,credit cards*, bank transfers, or online payment gateways.
- Currency: local currency: client country of origine.
- Refunds:15 days before cancellation.
- Health and Safety Requirements: Customer should ensure their fitness for travel and any vaccination requirements.
- Liability Limitations: Company do not bear any liability for external factors such as weather conditions, political changes,border disputes,natural disasters, strikes, pandemic or third-party service provider errors and loss of valuable item or laguage.
- Visa and Passport :Securing visas and passport validity is their responsibility.
