Join us and discover Amankutan, one of the least visited places in the Samarkand Mountains. This ancient route was once the main connection point between the southern provinces of Uzbekistan and northern Afghanistan. Don't miss this opportunity.
Trekking: Amankutan Mountains
Distance: 7 km
Level: Light
Type: Linear
Description:
- Transfer to Amankutan Mountains (40 km on vehicle) for trekking.
- In the Middle Ages, Tamerlane's soldiers always passed along this road. Moreover, in this way, Tamerlane made the campaign to India. Then, Tsarist Russia also used this path to seize the rest of the territory of Central Asia. The road along which we do the trekking was paved with stone in the time of Nicholas II, and there are still some well-preserved remains where you can see the stones well and mark stone paths. At the end of the trek, we come to the local market of the inhabitants of the mountains, where you can find nuts, dried fruits, and many varieties of hard (dried) cheese.
- Lunch Picnic (not included)
- Transfer to Samarkand
- Back to Samarkand. Drop off at your hotel, train station, or airport.