Horse Riding

9 Days Horse Riding In Nuratau Mountains

9 days / 8 nights Moderate-Hard 1-30 people

This 9-day expedition offers a deep immersion into the Nuratau Mountains and the Kyzylkum Desert fringe. It is a rare "village-to-village" journey that connects the lifestyle of mountain Tajiks and Uzbeks with the vast solitude of the Aydar Lake basin. Itinerary Summary Day 1: Transfer from Tashkent via Jizzakh; begin riding from Bolomon to Eski Forish. Day 2: Ride to Asrof village; afternoon hiking for desert panoramas and bread-baking demonstrations. Day 3-4: A two-day expedition to the shores of Aydar Lake (39 km); lakeside camping and desert riding before returning to Asrof. Day 5: Mountain ridge riding to Ukhum village; visit the Severtzov Urial nature reserve and ancient petroglyphs. Day 6: Ride to Majrum village to see the 2,800-year-old Juniper tree and ruins from the era of Alexander the Great. Day 7: Journey to Sentyab village, exploring stone-built ruins and a hilltop mausoleum. Day 8: High-altitude ascent to Lake Fozilmon (1,640m) for lunch by the mountain waters. Day 9: Final ride through the Majrum valleys and artificial lakes before returning to Tashkent.

Overview

This "Silk Road" style adventure is the ultimate equestrian crossing of the Nuratau-Kyzylkum Biosphere Reserve. The route is uniquely diverse, transitioning from the flat, golden sands of the desert to the rocky, green-veined canyons of the Nuratau Range. Beyond the riding, the tour is a cultural odyssey. You will stay in authentic village guesthouses, witness the preparation of local delicacies, and explore historical layers ranging from Alexander the Great to ancient Sogdian petroglyphs. Whether galloping across the Aydar Lake plains or navigating the narrow stone paths of Sentyab, this trek provides an unparalleled connection to the rural heart of Uzbekistan.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Departure from Tashkent (or Bukhara) to nearby Bulomon village in Nuratau

Tashkent → Eski Forish village

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1 - Day. Early departure from Tashkent at 8 am in the morning to Jizzakh region ( L=201 km, T=3 hours) We discuss about our horseback tour on the way and provide more information to the guests about Central Asia and Uzbekistan’s medieval cities along the silk road. We reach to city (Djizakh) by 12:30 pm where we have lunch (local samosa – pia) and have rest in Kipchak chaykhana (local: cafe). Then we drive to Forish district (D=80 km, T=2 hours) where we meet with our horses near to Bolomon village to Eski Forish village D=11 km T=2-3 hours. Preparing the stuff and start to ride 3 hours of riding to Eski Forish village. Rest and supper Overnight at the guesthouse,

Meals: L/D

Stay: Guesthouse

Distance: 10.00 km

Travel: 3.00

Altitude: 500m

From Eski Forish to Asrof village

Eski Forish → Asrof village

From Asrof village to Aydarkul lake camping

Asrof → Aydarkul lake

Coming back from Aydarkul lake to Asrof

Aydarkul lake → Asrof village

From Asrof to Ukhum village

Asrof → Ukhum village

From Ukhum towards Majrum village

Ukhum → Majrum

Set off to Sentob village

Majrum → Sentob

Fozilmon lake riding

Sentob → Sentob

Last day riding

Sentob → Tashkent/Samarkand

Included

Guide service
Transportation
Accommodation
B/L/D
Horse renting
Equestrian gear
Registration

Not Included

The insurance
Alcohol beverages
Visa support
First aid kit