15-day Silk Road itinerary covering Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan

15-day Silk Road itinerary covering Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan
Day 1 – Arrival in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Arrive at Almaty International Airport.

Explore Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, and Green Bazaar.

Overnight in Almaty.

Day 2 – Almaty → Charyn Canyon → Almaty

Day trip to Charyn Canyon (approx. 3 hours).

Short hikes and photo stops at the “Valley of Castles.”

Return to Almaty for overnight.

Day 3 – Almaty → Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Drive/cross border to Bishkek (~4–5 hours).

Explore Ala-Too Square, Osh Bazaar, and local cafés.

Day 4 – Bishkek → Issyk-Kul Lake

Travel to Issyk-Kul Lake, one of the largest alpine lakes in the world.

Overnight at lakeside resort, enjoy lake views.

Day 5 – Issyk-Kul → Karakol → Jeti-Oguz

Visit Dungan Mosque and Russian Orthodox Church in Karakol.

Stop at Jeti-Oguz Gorge for short trekking and red rock formations.

Day 6 – Issyk-Kul → Bishkek → Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Drive back to Bishkek.

Evening flight to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Day 7 – Tashkent

Explore Chorsu Bazaar, Khast Imam Complex, Amir Timur Square, and museums.

Day 8 – Tashkent → Samarkand

Morning train or drive to Samarkand.

Visit Registan Square and Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum.

Day 9 – Samarkand

Explore Shah-i-Zinda, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and local markets.

Overnight in Samarkand.

Day 10 – Samarkand → Bukhara

Drive/train to Bukhara (~4–5 hours).

Explore Lyabi-Hauz, Kalon Minaret, and old city streets.

Day 11 – Bukhara → Khiva

Long drive or train to Khiva (~6–7 hours).

Evening stroll inside Itchan Kala, the UNESCO old city.

Day 12 – Khiva → Nukus → Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Optional short visit to Savitsky Museum in Nukus.

Evening flight or overnight travel to Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Day 13 – Dushanbe

Visit Rudaki Park, Haji Yakoub Mosque, National Museum, and local bazaars.

Day 14 – Dushanbe → Iskanderkul Lake

Day trip to Iskanderkul Lake (~3–4 hours).

Short hikes around the lake and waterfall.

Return to Dushanbe.

Day 15 – Departure from Dushanbe

Morning: last-minute shopping or leisure.

Transfer to airport for departure.

Tips:

Transport: Mix of flights, trains, and private drivers; border crossings may take time.

Best season: Late spring (May–June) or early autumn (September–October).

Accommodation: Boutique hotels or riads in Central Asian cities; lakeside resorts in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.