Bukhara Region
A region centered on the old city of Bukhara, with a dense concentration of Islamic architecture and Silk Road trading heritage.
Bukhara Region lies in central-western Uzbekistan, in the lower Zeravshan River area, and is mostly covered by the Kyzylkum Desert. The historic center of the capital, Bukhara, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Kalon Minaret, the Ark Fortress, the Lyab-i Hauz pool and numerous madrasas and domed bazaars well preserved; on the outskirts are the Bahauddin Naqshbandi Mausoleum Complex and the summer palace of the last emir. The best seasons are April to May and September to October, and summers are extremely hot. The gateway is Bukhara Airport, and high-speed trains connect to Samarkand and Tashkent.
Destinations
Itineraries
- Classic Uzbekistan Silk Road Rail Tour – Connect Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva by high-speed rail, including a day trip to Shahrisabz.
- Turkmenistan Overland: Khiva to Bukhara – Enter via Shavat and exit via Farap, connecting four classic Turkmen highlights on the way to Bukhara.
- In-Depth Uzbekistan Grand Loop – A comprehensive loop covering the four ancient cities plus Fergana Valley, Nukus, and the desert mountain villages of N…
- Silk Road Cities to Fann Mountains Cross-Border Route – Explore Bukhara and Samarkand, cross the border on foot, and travel through the Seven Lakes and Fann Mountains to Dusha…
- Overland Journey Across Turkmenistan: Khiva to Bukhara – Enter via Shavat and exit via Farap, incorporating the Caspian canyons, mountain villages, and Gonur Depe into the over…