Uzbekistan · Castles & Palaces

6-Hour Bukhara Countryside Tour with Palace and Sacred Complexes

6 Hours Round trip from Bahouddin Naqshbandi Kochasi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace, the summer residence of the last Bukharian Emir
  • 02 Explore the Bahouddin Naqshband memorial-architectural complex, an important spiritual site
  • 03 Discover Chor Bakr, one of Central Asia's largest necropolises
  • 04 Enjoy a countryside excursion focused on Bukhara's history, architecture, and religion

Spend the day exploring Bukhara's countryside landmarks, where history, architecture, and spirituality come together. Visit the Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace, the former summer residence of the last Emir of Bukhara, and discover the important religious ensembles of Bahouddin Naqshband and Chor Bakr. This excursion offers a rewarding look at the region's royal heritage and sacred sites, making it ideal for travellers interested in culture, monuments, and architecture.

Enjoy sightseeing in the countryside, including the Bahouddin Naqshband memorial-architectural complex, dedicated to the 14th-century saint and philosopher, and the Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace, the 20th-century summer residence of the last Bukharian Emir.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Bukhara
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bukhara Countryside Palaces and Sacred Complexes

  • Enjoy sightseeing in the countryside, including the Bahouddin Naqshband memorial-architectural complex, dedicated to the 14th-century saint and philosopher, and the Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace, the 20th-century summer residence of the last Bukharian Emir.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant with tandoori meat.
  • Continue to Chor Bakr, a 16th-century necropolis and memorial-architectural complex.
Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa palace, Bahouddin Naqshband memorial-architectural complex, Chor Bakr necropolis

Where this trip takes you

Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa palace, Bahouddin Naqshband memorial-architectural complex, Chor Bakr necropolis

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bahouddin Naqshbandi Kochasi 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional guide-driver service

Bottled water

What's Not Included

Tickets

Food

What to bring

  • Scarf or hat

Know before you go

You should wear longer clothes and a hat, because we'll visit two religious places.

Situated near Bukhara, the Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace was once the country residence of the last Emir of Bukhara, Seyid Alim-khan. Constructed in 1918, the well-preserved building now houses a museum of arts and crafts. Visitors are drawn not only to the museum's collection but also to the palace's exquisite interior design.

Located in a suburb of Bukhara, the Bahauddin Naqshbandi Memorial Complex comprises a mausoleum, two mosques, a minaret, and a madrasa. Naqshbandi, a renowned 14th-century theologian, founded the Naqshbandiya Sufi order and served as the spiritual guide to Tamerlane (Amir Timur). He completed the pilgrimage to Mecca 32 times. Muslims regard this site as the Mecca of Central Asia, attracting visitors from the CIS countries and other nations worldwide. It is believed that walking from Bukhara to the Naqshbandi mausoleum three times holds the same merit as completing the hajj.

Chor-Bakr, a necropolis situated near Bukhara, is considered the largest in Central Asia. Known as the city of the dead, it was constructed in the 16th century. Many prominent individuals are interred here, such as Abu Bakr Saad, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, who is believed to be among the first buried at the site.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lyabi Khause ensemble, Бухара, Узбекистан
Tour start
Bahouddin Naqshbandi Kochasi, Buxoro, Buxoro Viloyati, Uzbekistan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Bahouddin Naqshbandi Kochasi.

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