Chashma

At 9 AM, you will start driving from Bukhara to Sayyod Yurt Camp. On the way to the yurt camp, you will stop in Nurata city and Lake Aydarkul. Arriving in Nurata, explore the ruins of Alexander the Great's fortress, holly spring, and medieval mosque. You will then have lunch with a local family before continuing to Lake Aydarkul.

The journey from Nurata to Lake Aydarkul takes about 40 minutes. Lake Aydarkul is the largest salty lake in the country. Depending on the weather you swim or just walk along the shores watching the birds. You will then continue to Sayyod Yurt Camp (2 hour drive).

Sayyod

After breakfast, start a medium to difficult hike to the mountain plateau (7 hours/15 km). This hike offers panoramic views of Lake Aydarkul, the Nuratau Mountains, and neighboring villages from the top of the mountain plateau. During the hike, you will be provided with a picnic. Before returning to the camp you will visit the village of Sayyod to get to know the local people and their livelihoods. Upon your return to the yurt camp, depending on the temperature, you can refresh yourself in the outdoor swimming pool. During your stay in the camp, you may also hire a horse or mountain bike to explore the mountains.

Sayyod

In the morning explore the mountains on on a 3 hours/6 km easy guided hike. You will then return to the camp for lunch. After lunch depart for Samarkand. This part of the journey takes about 3 hours.