It was suggested that I bring notice of this trip to a wider audience: it was previously on the tulip pages.
Anyone interested in going to Uzbekistan next year for tulips as well as other alpine flora?
I know the AGS trips, whilst good, can be a little too expensive for some budgets. Therefore, how about a trip at just
$100 per day (all inclusive for land costs)?
Day 01 - Arrival in Tashkent airport. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation. Overnight in Tashkent
Day 02 - Tashkent – the Nurata mountains. Early transfer (7:00 a.m.) to the Nurata mountains (280 km).
Tulipa korolkovii, Tulipa affinis, Tulipa turkestanica and possibly
Tulipa micheliana here too, as they finish blossoming at the end of March. Overnight, guest house in Asraf village. And to whet your appetite
http://www.zobodat.at/pdf/STAPFIA_0099_0198-0204.pdfDay 03 - The Nurata mountains - Samarkand. Continuation of botanic tour in the foothills of the Nurata ridge. Transfer to Samarkand (160 km). Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 04 - Samarkand. A day of culture and sightseeing as this might be your only trip to this part of the world. Visit spectacular Registan Square, remains of Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and Gur-Emir Mausoleum – authentic shrine of Tamerlane. Ulugbek Observatory, Afrosiab Museum. Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 05 - Samarkand – Kitab. Transfer over Takhtakaracha mountain pass to Kitab State Geological Reserve.
Tulipa fosteriana, Tulipa turkestanica, Tulipa korolkovii, Tulipa ingens. Overnight in Shakhrisabz.
Day 06 - Shakhrisabz – Katta-Lyangar. Transfer to Katta-Lyangar village. (60 km)
Huge colonies of
Tulipa lanata, Tulipa turkestanika, Tulipa micheliana, and
Tulipa nitida.
Overnight in Katta-Lyangar.
Day 07 - Katta-Lyangar – Boisun. After breakfast transfer to Boisun (150 km).
This area is rich in tulip species as
Tulipa korolkovii, Tulipa lanata, Tulipa tubergeniana.
Overnight in Boisun.
Day 08 - Boisun – Termez - Tashkent Transfer to Termez (140 km)..
Aftenoon flight to Tashkent. Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 09 - Tashkent – Beldersay. Transfer to Beldersay in the Chimgan mountains (150 km).
Tulipa kaufmanniana, Tulipa xtschimganica, Tulipa greigii, Tulipa bifloriformis, Tulipa dubia.
Overnight in Beldersay.
Day 10 - Beldersay – Kyzylsu – Tashkent. The Kyzylsu riverbed for
Tulipa kaufmanniana, Tulipa xtschimganica, Tulipa greigii, Tulipa bifloriformis, Tulipa dubia. Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 11 - Tashkent - departure Transfer to the airport and flight home or you may wish to extend trip for private exploration
The whole tour will be accompanied by
an English speaking guide and a professional botanist. Everything is included in the price (transfers, accommodation, all meals, entrance fees) except International Airfares; Domestic Flight Termez - Tashkent approx 115 $ p/p (obviously always subject to change); Tourist Visa; Camera and Video charges during sightseeing (when required); Alcohol Drinks.
Total land price $1143 if 6 travel
Total land price $1043 if 8 travelIf you are interested - no commitment - let me know by private email and I'll supply more details. I'm not on commission and will pay the same as everyone else ! I'm just trying to establish whether it will be a tour of six or eight. I've already received some interest.
Tour date 13 April.
Frazer
