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CENTRAL ASIADRIVE 2021

13 MAY-28 MAY 2021

Duration 15 Nights/ 16 Days:

13 - 28 May 2021Dates :

With their mosques, madrasas and markets, the Central Asia Drive 2021 will offer you a fascinating glimpse of a beautiful part of the world that most travellers miss. Discover the breath-taking mountain and desert scenery, soak in history with a visit to mausoleum of Timur, one of Uzbekistan’s greatest rulers in Samarkand or the 16th-century mosque of Babur, the founder at Mughal Empire in Osh. Roam around and admire gorgeous buildings built centuries ago, meet the locals and more, as you embark on an adventure to find some of the most incredible, untouched landscapes in the world! Each country on this drive is quite unique – in terrain, culture and travel experiences too! Are you ready to set off on the adventure of a lifetime?

Fergana Valley

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Route Map

DAY 01 : 13 MAY

DAY 02 : 14 MAY

India - Bishkek [Fly-In]Fly to Bishkek today. Bishkek doesn’t get the appreciation it deserves as a cultural hub but as you explore Kyrgyzstan's capital and largest city, you may well be surprised by the vibrancy of this gateway. Bishek is relaxing and unhurried – everything you’d want in a city. Rest and relax at your hotel or check out the nightlife.

Bishkek - Osh [Fly-In]Today, take a flight from Bishkek to Osh. You will be directly transferred from the airport to the hotel, where you can relax before you start exploring the old city of Osh. In the evening,  meet your fellow travellers who have been driving all the way from India. Get to know your fellow participants as you wine & dine together!

City of Osh

Airport in Bishkek

DAY 03 : 15 MAY

DAY 04 : 16 MAY

Osh – Sightseeing Osh is the second largest city in Kyrgyzstan – reputedly 3000 years old. Osh's sprawling bazaar and hospitable citizens provide an atmosphere that is far more archetypically Central Asian than you will find. So how about some Retail Therapy at the Bazaar while we are here!  We’ll also be visiting “SulaimanToo” sacred mountain of Kyrgyzstan, which is a major pilgrimage place for Muslims along with the seven sacred caves and see many ancient petroglyphs.

Osh – Fergana (117 km/ 4 hours) Are you excited to drive through the Central Asia? Today, we cross the ‘Dustlik’ border to enter Uzbekistan – your first land border crossing on this expedition.   Brace yourself for a very long wait as this border can sometimes take as much as the entire day to cross! If we are lucky and are able to cross the border on time, we will have a chance to explore some interesting places en route Fergana. The final stop in today’s drive is Fergana, one of the most beautiful areas in Uzbekistan, where we’ll stay for the night.

Dom Babura

Drive from Osh to Fergana

DAY 05 : 17 MAY

DAY 06 : 18 MAY

Fergana – Tashkent (320 km/ 6 hours) This morning we’ll drive to Tashkent, the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan. Tashkent has its own unique flavour. It combines medieval buildings as if descended from the pages of old oriental tales, elegant European architecture from the   period of the Turkestan governor-generalship, standard concrete "boxes" of the Soviet era and, finally, glittering skyscrapers of glass and concrete. Overnight stay in Tashkent.

Tashkent – Sightseeing Breathe in a breath of fresh air, as you’ve made it to the quirky, edgy city perched on the crossroads of Central Asia that is Tashkent. Today, you can explore the city as per your likes.

Fergana Valley

City of Tashkent

DAY 07 : 19 MAY

Tashkent – Sightseeing continuesYou can choose to visit:

Khast Imam Square

Kukeldash

Madrasseh

Chorsu Bazaar

Museum of Applied Arts Follow it by an excursion to visit Mustakillik Square in the heart of Tashkent. This is your day to get touristy. Oh, you will never go hungry in an Uzbek market, with vendors practically forcefeeding you samples in every direction. Be prepared to have your mouth stuffed with Dried fruits, Nuts, Horse meat & many varieties of cheese.

Khast-i-Imam

DAY 08 : 20 MAY

DAY 09 : 21 MAY

Tashkent – Turkistan (300 km/ 5 hours) Are you itching to get back on the road? It’s time to  cross another land border today and enter Kazakhstan! By now you would be familiar with the custom and immigration processes at the border and understand that patience is definitely a virtue here! This also means that leaving early would give us a head start and we would be able to reach our hotel in Turkistan in time to get a good night rest after an extremely tiring day on the road. Welcome to Kazakhstan, the 9th largest country in the world!

Turkistan – Aralsk (745 km/ 11 hours) We hope you slept well after a long driving day. After a relaxing breakfast, get back on the road for the drive from Turkistan to Aralsk. En-route we’ll be crossing many historic settlements like Erenozek,   Zhalagash,   Zhosaly, Korkyt-Ata- Baikonur, Aiteke-Bi (Kazalinsk) and Aralkum- Aralsk. Soak in the desert air of Kazakhstan as you drive through the pages of history! Watch out for the notorious police in Kazakhstan as they sure have an uncanny way of finding way to pull over foreign travellers.

Group picture at Tashkent

Mausoleum of Khawaja Ahmed Yasawi

DAY 10 : 22 MAY

DAY 11 : 23 MAY

Aralsk – Aktobe (619 km/ 9 hours) Pedal to the metal as we’ll be driving for approximately nine hours today to reach the city of Aktobe. The vast open spaces of the Kazakh steppes are not only appealing but are also great to drive on. If time permits and if you are still up for some sightseeing, may we recommend visiting the Nurdaulet mosque, which is the local highlight here in Aktobe. However, it might just make more sense to hit the bed early as tomorrow is going to be a very long day on the road.

Aktobe – Samara (686 km/ 11 hours)Are you excited to enter the largest country in the world? Yes, today you will be entering Russia. It is worth mentioning here that Russian border control is very strict and it may take a few hours before we are allowed entry in Russia. Beginning from dawn to dusk, we’ll be driving towards Samara, our first night stop after crossing the border into Russia. Samara is the 6th largest city of Russia and is an alluring, intriguing city that is a pleasure to explore. You cannot escape history while driving through Ex-Soviet countries or Russia, but you can certainly escape for the evening and enjoy some Russian Vodka Shots now that you are in Russia!

Aktobe’s shiny new church and mosque

City of Samara

DAY 12 : 24 MAY

Samara - SightseeingAfter four days of long hours of driving on the road, today you can enjoy a day at leisure. Who are we to judge if you want to spend the day lazing in your bed. But if you are enthusiastic and have the energy, enjoy the city tour as there are a lot of historical buildings in Samara which make the city precious from the architectural point of view. Don’t forget to pout and pose in front of the monuments :

Lad’ya

Chapaev

The Cat on a Radiator

Comrade Sukhov

Pinocchioand more while exploring this beautiful city. But whatever you do, don’t forget to raise a toast and cheer the customary “Nazdarovya” meaning “Good Health” in Russian.

Chapel in honor of Metropolitan of Moscow Alexy in Samara

DAY 13 : 25 MAY

Samara – Penza (415 km/ 7 hrs) Today, you will be driving west to the city of Penza. The city gets its name from the river on the shores of which it was built but the meaning of the word 'penza' has long been lost over the centuries. Originally the city was built on the bank of the Penza River, but over time it expanded and now a second river called Sura flows through its territory. Nowadays Penza is one of Russia's major industrial, transportation, and cultural centres, famous for manufacturing computer equipment, watches, and production equipment for a lot of different industrial sectors. It is a fascinating city, which miraculously combines calm, unhurried province and an impressive number of interesting cultural objects. Penza has a lot of interesting architectural monuments. One of the most beautiful buildings is the former Meat Arcade (Moskovskaya Street, 85), built in the late 19th century. “Good Health” in Russian.

Center of Penza city

DAY 14 : 26 MAY

Penza – Moscow (642 km/ 9 hrs) Wake up early in the morning refreshed and ready to face the day as we are heading to Moscow today, the capital of Russia and undoubtedly one of the greatest cities in the world! Enjoy the drive to reach the political and cultural center of the Russian federation. Beware of the traffic cops on the highway and drive very carefully as you will be under the watchful eyes of Russia traffic police while driving to Moscow. Also, Moscow being one of the busiest cities in the world, the traffic here can be a nightmare so be patient as we approach the center of the city, we might just have to remain stuck in traffic jams and move at a snails’ pace.

Sunset in Moscow

DAY 15 : 27 MAY

DAY 16 : 28 MAY

Moscow – India [Fly out]

The expedition concludes this morning and you fly back home. However, in case you wish to extend your programme and stay back in Russia for a few more days, we will be happy to assist you in extending your holiday!

Moscow – Sightseeing It would be a crime to miss out on all the architectural and historic marvels that Moscow has to offer. A fine day to get ready and explore all the attractions and famous landmarks of Moscow that you can pack in a day. Our hotel is located in the city center to save you travel time and ensure that you are able to see as much as possible in a day. There is so much to do and see here. Don’t miss a visit to the gorgeous Saint Basil’s Cathedral, the Kremlin and the Red Square. If you are not a history buff but a bit of a shopaholic, head to the “Gum” shopping mall and pick up some fine Russian Hats and Coats! In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with the group and reflect on fond memories of the tour.

Red Square, Moscow

Airport in Moscow

COST INCLUSIONS:1. Accommodation on twin occupancy

2. All meals*

3. Self-drive vehicle (4 people in 1 vehicle)

4. Fuel

5. All visas and standard fees

(Kyrgyzstan / Uzbekistan / Kazakhstan / Russia)

6. Border crossing assistance

7. Domestic flight from Bishkek to Osh

8. Airport transfers

9. Road books, maps and wireless radio sets for the vehicle 

10. Driving permits and vehicle insurance

COST EXCLUSIONS:1. International flights

2. *Lunch and Dinners on Day 6, Day 7, Day 12 and Day 15

3. Travel Insurance

4. Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances

5. Additional accommodation charges due to unforeseen

delays in the journey

6. Any charges for carrying video camera or still camera

7. Any additional fee for issuance of visa apart

from the standard fee

8. International Driving Permit

9. 5% GST

PARTICIPATION FEEINR 5,75,000 PER PERSON

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