Useful Tips to Ziyarah Uzbekistan

8 Days Ziyarah Uzbekistan 
(Bukhara, Smarkand Shahrisabz, Denau & Termez)

Flight:

SIN-TAS

1 flight per week, 10h 30m duration

via Kuala Lumpur

Singapore (SIN) to Tashkent, Uzbekistan (TAS)

09:20 am →  4:50 pm

Uzbekistan 552

Every Friday Morning

TAS-SIN

1 flight per week, 8h 5m duration

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (TAS) to Singapore (SIN)

21:35 pm → 8:35 am

Uzbekistan 551

Every Thursday Night

Approximate Cost for Return Flight is SGD $1000

Contact:

Mr Kahramon Tashtemirov

www.salom-travel.com

E-mail: salomtravel@inbox.ru

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Skype: kahramon.tashtemirov

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Tel/Fax: +998 662 310 887 Cell: +998 93 690 06 64

Naqshbandi Golden Chain

1. Khodja Abd al-Khalik al-Gijduvani 11th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain 
2. Khodja Orif Ar-Rivgariy (Orif Mohitabon). 12th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain 
3. Khodja Makhmud Anjir Fagnaviy 13th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain 
4. Khodja Ali Rometani 14th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain 
5. Khodja Mukhammad Boboyi Samosi 15th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain 
6. Khodja Said Mir Kulol 16th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain 
7. Khodja Bakhouddin Nakshbandi 17th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain 
8. Khodja Ubaydulla Akhror 20th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain 
9. Khazrat Dervish Mukhammad as Samarqandi 22nd in Naqshbandi Golden Chain 
10. Khodja Makhmud al-Imkanaki 23rd in Naqshbandi Golden Chain 
11. Khazrat Alauddin ibn Mukhammad Atari 18th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain 

Prophets, Imams and Saints

1. Mausoleum Imam Ismail Al Bukhariy 
2. Mausoleum Al-Motrudiy 
3. Necropolis of Kusamibn Abbas – cousin of prophet Muhkammad (s.a.w.) 
4. Mausoleum of Hazrati Prophet Doniyor. 
5. Mosque of Hazrati Prophet Hizr 
6. Khazrat Khodja Khasan Attor (son of Bakhauddin Nakshbandi) 
7. Khodja Yusuf Khodja Khasa (greatgrandson of Bakhauddin Nakshbandi) 
8. Mausoleum of Imam At-Termiziy 
9. Mausoleum of Imam Abu Bakr Mukhammad al-Kaffal Shashi 

Proposed Itinerary

Day 1

KUALA LUMPUR, SINGAPORE – TASHKENT - BUKHARA

Flight from Singapore by HY- 551 to Tashkent. Arrival to Tashkent at 16:50. Meeting at the airport by English speaking guide of “SALOM TRAVEL SERVICE”.

Тransfer to Tashkent local airport. Flight to Bukhara with HY-1335 at 20h:00. Arrival to Bukhara at 21h:10. Transfer to hotel of Bukhara check in.

Hotel Aist or Hovly Poyon

DINNER

OVERNIGHT IN BUKHARA

Day 2

BUKHARA

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. ZIYARA TO BUKHARA.

ZIYARAH OF 7 GREAT SUFI SAINTS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BUKHARA:

1. Ziyara of Abd al-Khalik al-Gijduvani (in the city of Gijduvani 50 km) from Bukhara,founder of sufistic branch “Khodjagon”. 11th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain

2. Kodja Orif Ar-Rivgariy (Orif Mohitabon). 12th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain

3. Khodja Makhmud Anjir Fagnaviy {in the village of Anjirbog of region of Vabkent} 13th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain

LUNCH

4. Khodja Ali Rometani {(Khodja Azizon) from the village of Kurgan under the city of Rometan. Amrillo Sultonov has been working as imam-khatib for 15years in the complex}. 14th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain

5. Khodja Mukhammad Boboyi Samosi {in the village of Samosin Rometan). 15th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain

DINNER

OVERNIGHT IN BUKHARA 

Day 3

BUKHARA- SAMARKAND (280km)

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL

6. Said Mir Kulol famous master of Bakha-ad-Din Nakshband. Return to Bukhara.16th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain

7. Ensemble of Bakha-ad-Din Nakshband {12km from Bukhara, in the village of Khasri Orifon. Mukhammad ibn Jaloliddin Khodjai Buzrug became famous under the name of Bakhouddin Nakshbandi – founder of one of the most famous branches of Sufism – branch of “Nakshbandiya”}.Drive to Samarkand via Gijduvan.17th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain

LUNCH 

(Lunch with local potter’s family and visit ceramic museum and hand made workshop . Drive to Samarkand, on the way of Samarkand visit to mausoleum and mosque).

8. Mausoleum Imam Ismail Al Bukhariy

Arrival in Samarkand and accommodation in Hotel Ideal

DINNER

OVERNIGHT IN SAMARKAND

Day 4

SAMARKAND

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL

9. Mosque and Tomb of Khodja Ubaydulla Akhror {was head of “Nakshbandiya” in 15c.}. 20th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain

10. Mausoleum and mosque of Al-Motrudiy.

Reghistan square {(15-17 c) – the heart of Samarkand, consists of 3 madrassahs: Madrassah Uughbek, Madrassah Tillakari and Madrassah Sherdar} .

LUNCH

11. Necropolis Shakhi Zinda {(12-15 c): burial place of Kusamibn Abbas – cousin of prophet Muhkammad (s.a.v.)

12. Mausoleum of Hazrati Prophet Doniyor.

13. Mosque of Hazrati Prophet Hizr

DINNER

OVERNIGHT IN SAMARKAN

Day 5

SAMARKAND –KITOB - SHAKRISABZ (190km)

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Drive to Shakrisabz.Kitab.

14. Khazrat Dervish Mukhammad as Samarqandi 22nd in Naqshbandi Golden Chain

15. Khodja Makhmud al-Imkanaki.23rd in Naqshbandi Golden Chain

LUNCH

Sightseeing tour of Shakhrisabz.

16. Ak-Saray Palace – summer residence of Great Timur (XIV-XV c.)

17. Mosque Kuk Gumbaz – build by Ulugbek (XV c.)

Transfer to hotel accommodation at Hotel Shakrisabz Star

DINNER

OVERNIGHT IN SHAKHRISABZ

Day 6

SHAKHRISABZ –DENAU – TERMEZ (400km)

EARLY BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Transfer to Termez by Denau 

LUNCH BOX

ARRIVAL TO DENAU AND ZIYARA OF DENAU

18. Khazrat Alauddin ibn Mukhammad Atari al-Bukhari {son-in-law of Bakhauddin Nakshbandi} 18th in Naqshbandi Golden Chain

19. Khazrat Khodja Khasan Attor {grand son of Bakhauddin Nakshbandi, son of Alauddin Attor}

20. Khodja Yusuf ibn Khodja Khasan Attor ibn Alauddin Attor {grandson of Bakhauddin Nakshbandi}. 

21. Transfer to Termez (on the way we try to visit mausoleum of At-Termiziy

Arrival and accommodation at Hotel Afsona

DINNER

OVERNIGHT IN TERMEZ

Day 7

TERMEZ – TASHKENT – SINGAPORE,KUALA LUMPUR

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL.

Тransfer to Termez airport at 07h:40. Flight to Tashkent with HY-1152 at 09h:40. Arrival to Tashkent at 11h:35.

LUNCH

22. Mosque Tilla-Shaykh (19 c) – “Mosque of Khast Imam” where the 

oldest QUR’ANI KARIM (VIIc) of SAYIDINA OSMAN is kept

23. The Square of Khazrati Imam {(16 c) – the square was reconstructed at the last century}

24. Kaffal Al-Shashi Mausoleum {(16 c) – the tomb of Imam Abu Bakr

Mukhammad al-Kaffal Shashi, he is known as one of the first Muslim Imams and famous poet and prophet}

25. Madrassah and Mosque Barak Khan {(15-16 c) – was built by Suyunidj Khan, first ruler of Uzbek dynasty of the Shaybonids}.

• Local bazaar chorus

FAREWELL DINNER at 18h:00

Transfer to the airport at 19:00 and departure to Singapore by HY-551 at 21:35.

Day 8 

Arrival in Singapore at 07h:50 am.

CHECKLIST

• Travel documents: passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets, voucher 
• At least 1 photocopy of above documents 
• Required visas or vaccination certificates 
• Cash, credit and debit cards 
• Money belt 
• First aid kit & Medication 
• Day pack to carry your personal needs during the day 
• Alarm clock 
• Torch/flash light 
• Mosquito repellent 
• Warm clothes for the cooler nights 
• Ear plugs and eye mask can be useful for bus trips and noisy hotels 
• Earphone
• Comfortable walking shoes 
• Appropriate clothes 
• Sunblock/Hat 
• Sunglasses 
• Lock for your bag 
• Small travel towel 
• Water Bottle 
• Travel pillow (inflatable type) for those long bus rides 
• At least 8 pairs of undergarments 
• 4 to 8 Sets of Clothing 
• Toiletries

SUFI CHECKLIST

Taj 

Vest 

Tasbih 

Siwak 

Attar 

Prayer Mat 

Ring 

Prayer Time Schedule

DRESS CODE

Though you can see lots of people in traditional clothes, UZBEKISTAN has adopted western style clothing as well. Our tours take us to many religious sights, where dress code is very strict. Best things to pack for hot Central Asian climate are loose, long clothing and sarongs. 

MONEY

Due to the restrictions on changing money in Central Asia region, in Uzbekistan only notes/bills printed after 1996 and in good condition will be accepted for exchange. Usually 50 and 100 USD/EUR notes get better exchange rate. It is recommended to bring smaller denominations as well - many vendors accept them if you don't have local currency.

MONEY EXCHANGE

1 USD = 2900 (Uzbek Som) Official Rate

1 USD = 3900 (Uzbek Som) Market Rate

In general Central Asia is a cash operating region, travellers cheques are not recommended, credit cards can be used in Uzbekistan. Due to bank restrictions, only banknotes printed after 1996 can be exchanged. Better to bring notes without marks or stamps on them. There are lots of ATM's to withdraw local currency (UZS), and banks around to exchange USD or EUR. Travellers cheques are not recommended, as only limited amount of banks work with them. Please, note that you can withdraw only local currency (Uzbek Sums) from ATM's. Some banks in Tashkent allow USD cash advance, but this option depends on the amount of USD cash in the bank.

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