Quick answer
Seven days in Uzbekistan covers the classic Silk Road triangle: Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara, linked by the Afrosiyob high-speed train. Spend two nights in Samarkand for the Registan and Shah-i-Zinda, two in Bukhara's old town, and two in Tashkent. Mid-range land cost starts from about ₹45,000 per person, excluding flights. Add two nights for Khiva.
The route
- Delhi
- Tashkent
- Samarkand
- Bukhara
- Tashkent
- Delhi
Day-by-day plan
- 1
Day 1
Arrive in Tashkent
Morning: Non-stop flight from Delhi, about 3 hours; transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon: Khast Imam complex and Chorsu Bazaar.
Evening: Ride the metro to see the decorated stations, including Kosmonavtlar.
Stay: Central Tashkent (Amir Timur Square area)
- 2
Day 2
Fast train to Samarkand
Morning: Afrosiyob train to Samarkand, about 2 hours.
Afternoon: Gur-e-Amir, Timur's mausoleum, then the Registan.
Evening: Return to the Registan after dark to see it lit.
Stay: Samarkand old town, near the Registan
Book Afrosiyob seats as soon as sales open for April–May and September–October.
- 3
Day 3
Samarkand
Morning: Shah-i-Zinda at opening for the best light on the tiles.
Afternoon: Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siab Bazaar and the Ulugh Beg Observatory.
Evening: Dinner in the old town; vegetarians can ask for pumpkin samsa and salads.
Stay: Samarkand old town, near the Registan
- 4
Day 4
Konigil and on to Bukhara
Morning: Konigil paper mill to watch silk paper made from mulberry bark.
Afternoon: Afrosiyob train to Bukhara, about 1.5 hours.
Evening: Lyabi-Hauz pond square and its teahouses.
Stay: Bukhara old town, near Lyabi-Hauz
- 5
Day 5
Bukhara
Morning: The Ark fortress and the Bolo-Hauz mosque.
Afternoon: Po-i-Kalyan, the trading domes and Chor Minor.
Evening: Kalyan Minaret at sunset, then a folk show in a madrasa courtyard.
Stay: Bukhara old town, near Lyabi-Hauz
Rest indoors from 1 to 4 pm in May or September; the old town heats up fast.
- 6
Day 6
Bukhara outskirts and back to Tashkent
Morning: Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa summer palace and the Bahouddin Naqshband complex.
Afternoon: Afrosiyob train back to Tashkent, about 4 hours, or a 75-minute flight.
Evening: Amir Timur Square and dinner in the city.
Stay: Central Tashkent (Amir Timur Square area)
- 7
Day 7
Departure
Morning: Independence Square or last shopping for dried fruit and ceramics.
Afternoon: Transfer to Tashkent airport.
Evening: Flight home, about 3 hours to Delhi.
Is 7 days enough for Uzbekistan?
Yes, for the classic triangle of Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara. Two nights in each of the Silk Road cities gives you time to see the monuments in good light, rather than rushing between them. The pace is moderate, and the high-speed trains make the transfers comfortable.
How this route works
You land and leave from Tashkent, with Samarkand and Bukhara in between. The Afrosiyob train takes about two hours from Tashkent to Samarkand and around 1.5 hours to Bukhara, so travel days still leave time for sightseeing. The return to Tashkent on day 6 is the longest leg; flying saves a few hours if fares are reasonable.
Ways to adjust it
- Add Khiva: two extra nights. Drive or take the train from Bukhara (6–7 hours), then fly from Urgench to Tashkent.
- Mountains: add a day trip from Tashkent to Chimgan and the Charvak reservoir.
- Summer: if you must travel in July, start at 7 am and spend afternoons indoors.
What does this itinerary cost?
Mid-range land cost starts from about ₹45,000 per person, twin sharing, with six nights in 3★–4★ boutique hotels, Afrosiyob train tickets, local guides in each city, airport transfers, monument entry and breakfasts. It excludes flights, the visa and most meals. See the full Uzbekistan trip cost, check the Uzbekistan visa status, browse things to do in Uzbekistan and plan meals with our Uzbekistan food guide.
Frequently asked questions
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