Welcome to Almaty ! Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan which served as the country’s capital until 1997 and continues to remain as the centre of commerce for Kazakhstan. The bridge between Asia and Europe. • Upon your arrival at the Almaty Airport, get transferred to your hotel and Check-in. Nonalcoholic welcome drink will be served upon arrival.
• Head out for your Almaty City Tour.
You will know more about history and development of the southern capital of Kazakhstan and see its major attractions, Palace of President, Republic Square and Monument of Independence, and Astana Square, Panfilov Park, Abai Square and Palace of Republic, Presidential Park, Arbat Street main shopping street ,Mahatma Gandhi Statue Ascension Cathedral & Baiken Mosque.
End the day with a dinner before you retire to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
• Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at your hotel.
• Proceed on an excursion to Medeu & Shymbulak. This tour provides you the best opportunity to see the beautiful mountain surroundings of Almaty, Its 25 Km from the Citycentre. The first stop Medeo Gorge, where in the wonderful mountains of Trans-Ili Ala-Tau the largest high mountain skating rink in the world is located as well as the huge dam, protecting the city from destructive mudflows formed on the tops of the western Tien Shan. Next destination is the beautiful mountain resort of Shymbulak Ski resort. “Shymbulak Ski Resort” is located in the beautiful Zailiyskiy Alatau mountain at 2260m above sea level and has an average temperature of +25C in the summer & -7C in the winter months. Ski season normally begins in December and can run into April. The Gondola here is the world’s third-longest Gondola with a length of 4.5 KM. Located in the resort is a hotel, restaurants, café and coffee shop with a variety of cuisine to suit all taste. Here you have sometime at leisure to enjoy on your own. Later, enjoy Lunch at an Indian restaurant. Later, return to the hotel for relaxation and free time. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. • Overnight stay at the hotel.
• After breakfast, proceed to the airport on coach to catch your onward flight to Tashkent.
• Arrive in Tashkent – Once an ancient city on the famous Silk Road, Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan, is reminiscent of the former Soviet era. Tashkent has a unique flavor that merges medieval buildings, stylish European architecture, Soviet-style
concrete buildings and gleaming skyscrapers of glass and concrete.
• Once you arrive at the Tashkent Airport you will be met by a representative, meet your Guide and transfer to Indian Restaurant for Lunch. Later, get transferred by coach to your hotel. Check-In at your hotel and relax.
• Proceed on a Tashkent City Tour in the afternoon. Witness the old parts of the city such as the Hasti Imam Complex and proceed to Abdulkasym Madrasah. Followed by visit to National Park, People Friendship Square, Parliament Building, Grand Opera and Ballet Theatre (from outside only).
• Enjoy a gala dinner at an Indian restaurant. Stay overnight in the comfort of your hotel and get some rest to prepare for the next few days of relentless fun and excitement
• Rise to a beautiful day and Savour a hearty breakfast.
• Head out for excursion to Chimgan Mountains and later to Charvak Lake. Chimgan is located 80kms or 2 hours away from Tashkent at a height of 1600m in the western Tien Shan Mountain surrounding Tashkent from the east. Chimgan is popularly known as ‘Uzbek Switzerland’ for it’s beauty. On the way enjoy the view of the mountains and the life of the local people. Ride on
a Chair Lift going up to the top of the mountain (30 minutes). (Subject to operations on the day of the visit). Enjoy lunch at an Indian Restaurant with Uzbek-Indian mix Buffet. Enjoy Free time at the Beautiful Charvak Lake.
• Return back to your hotel in the evening. Followed by Gala Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight stay at the hotel
• Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast at your hotel.
• Head out for your Tashkent City Tour and Shopping Tour. See the major Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial and Statue, Memorial of Repressions with the traditional ornaments, The memorial complex “”Courage””, eliminating the theme of consequences of the Tashkent earthquake in 1966, Russian Catholic Church and Tashkent TV Tower (from outside) and other monuments of the
modern city. Lunch at an Indian Restaurant.
• Next up, is the Local Market of Tashkent called Chorsu Bazaar, one of the busiest marketplaces in Tashkent. This traditional market is centrally located in the old town of Tashkent and is easily accessible. This blue colored dome shaped building is a go-to place for all the necessary items for the locals. This ever bustling market is a popular destination to buy anything from jewelry, pottery, ceramics, house ware, costumes, souvenirs, spices and much more. Take a stroll in this huge open-air market where you can also shop for fresh produces along with hand weaved carpets, traditional Uzbek men’s cap, handicrafts, foot wear and dry fruits. Shopaholics will have a great time during their visit to this bazaar as they get to explore a wide variety of stuff. Another place to explore is “Samarkand Darvaza Mall” with branded shops and boutiques. Here you can shop from a wide collection of
watches and branded clothes along with footwear and much more at this place. If you are tired of hopping from stall to the other in the mall, then you can visit the food court and savor some food to regain the lost energy.
• Later in the evening enjoy your Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Stay overnight in the comfort of your hotel and get some rest.
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• All great holidays must end. Relish a yummy breakfast at the hotel and pack your bags and memories.
• Check-out from the hotel and get transferred to
the airport for your onward flight. Tour Ends.