ISSN: 2776-0960
Volume 4, Issue 2 Feb., 2023
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hike. According to
Aziz Makhmudov of Ulysse Tour,
the best time to hike at
Charvak is in spring. “Charvak
substitutes the sea for Uzbeks,” he explains.
“People take a picnic or have a barbecue, hike and swim. The irises are in bloom
on the mountain slopes, which run all the way to the horizon. The landscapes
are terrific.” Charvak is only 104 kilometers (65 miles) from Tashkent, so it is
easy to visit on a day trip.
Kyzylkum Desert
The Bactrian camel is
the icon of the Silk Road, and without it the mercantile
caravans would never have
made it across Central Asia’s deserts and steppes. In
the Kyzylkum Desert near Aydarkul you can ride out in the early morning across
the sand dunes, making the most of your elevated position to enjoy the views.
Camels move at a sedate pace, striding at about the same speed as a human, so
there’s plenty of time to watch the birds and also look out for signs of other
desert wildlife, such as lizards and antelopes. Most yurt camps in the area will
offer camel trekking, including Sputnik Navoi and Kyzyl Kum Safari Yurt Camp.
