
Day 04
Samarkand – Nourata Mountains and Nourata village

• After breakfast, you’ll embark on an excursion to the Nourata Mountains. The journey will take 3-and-a-half hours, but it’s well worth it to visit this impressive mountain range, stretching 170 kilometers, with rugged peaks reaching up to 2,000 meters, as well as deep valleys. Nourata is home to one of the most important biosphere reserves and is known for being the habitat of the Asiatic mouflon “Severtov sheep,” a unique species of the region, as well as for its endemic flora.
• In the small village of Nourata, you’ll have the chance to experience Uzbek rural life firsthand. You’ll participate in the preparation of traditional naan bread, baked in clay ovens, and interact with the friendly locals. This authentic experience will allow you to learn more about local customs and traditions while enjoying a day in a beautiful natural landscape, breathing in the fresh air.
• In the evening, you’ll enjoy dinner at a cozy guesthouse, prepared with fresh local products, where you can savor other typical dishes like samsa.