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7-Hour Mirankul Heights Adventure: Exploring Hazrat Daud Cave From Aksai Village
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Religious, Archeology, Cave

  • Duration

    7 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, Persian, Russian

Description

Embark on a 7-hour journey from Samarkand to the village of Aksai, situated at the base of the Mirankul Mountains. Choose between a challenging 1,300-step climb or a swift horse/donkey ride to reach Hazrat Daud Cave, nestled at 1290 meters. Then, enjoy panoramic views from an observation deck, visit a small mosque, and explore the 15-meter-high cave with Daud's handprints and footprints. After a brief rest, wrap up your tour as you descend to Aksai for the return journey to Samarkand.

Highlights
  • Embark on a scenic drive from Samarkand to Aksai village
  • Choose between a challenging 1,300-steep climb 
  • Explore the cave's 15-meter height and over 30-meter depth
  • Visit a small mosque during the ascent
  • Journey to Hazrat Daud Cave from Samarkand expand_more
    • Meet-up at Hotel Reception: Gather at the reception of your hotel in Samarkand in the morning. Meet with the assigned driver and guide for the day.

    • Transfer to Aksai Village: Depart from the village of Aksai, located 40 km away from Samarkand. Enjoy a 50-minute scenic drive to the foothills of the Mirankul Mountains.

    • Arrival in Aksai: Reach Aksai and prepare for the adventure to Hazrat Daud Cave.

    • Hazrat Daud Cave Exploration:

      • Options for Ascent: Choose between two options to reach Hazrat Daud Cave: an intense climb of 1,300 steps (approximately 1 hour) or a quicker horse/donkey ride (25 minutes).
      • Observation Deck: Once at a height of 1290 meters, enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Zarafshan River Valley from the observation deck.
      • Mosque Visit: Before descending to Hazrat Daud's cave, visit a small mosque for a brief cultural experience.
      • Exploration of Hazrat Daud Cave: Descend 200 steps to reach the entrance of Hazrat Daud's cave. Explore the cave, which has a height of 15 meters and a depth of over 30 meters. Journey through the cave tunnel to reach the end with handprints and footprints of Daud.
    • Afternoon:

      • Rest and Enjoy the Surroundings: Take a short rest and soak in the surroundings before starting the descent.
      • Return Descent: Begin the descent back to the village of Aksai. If you chose the climb, enjoy the picturesque views during the descent.
      • Return to Samarkand: Arrive back in Aksai, where your driver awaits. Transfer back to Samarkand with the memories of an adventurous day.
    • End of the Tour: Conclude the tour in Samarkand.

What's Included
  • Tour guide
  • Transport service
What's Excluded
  • Entry tickets
  • Lunch
Know before you go
  • Please wear a suitable uniform for Advantage tours
Meeting Point

Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 4USD 120 Per Group
5 To 8USD 160 Per Group

This is a private tour

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USD 120 / group