Kizil Kum Desert

Kyzylkum is of the world’s largest deserts, and visitors can trek its red sand on foot or on their very own Silk Road camel.
Kyzylkum (from Turkic means «red sand») – is a sandy desert between the rivers Amudarya and Syrdarya in Central Asia. Its area is 300 thousand sq. km. On the north-west the desert is limited by hollow of Aral Sea, on the north-east by Syrdarya and on the south-west is limited by Amudarya. The desert has row of hollows and separated mountains. Mountains of Kyzylkum are unique, there were found rich deposits of gold. The most territory of kyzylkum is sand massifs. Maximum height of sand mountains is 75 metre.

Climate in the desert is continental. It is hot in summer, middle temperature of June is 28 degree, in winter is from 0 to -9 degree. Precipitation is mainly in winter and spring. The most suitable time for travelling is from April to June and September-October. Here at this time you can see local animals: gazelles, black lizards, foxes, jerboas, hares, gophers, eagles, owls etc. Animals of this desert receive water from the food as they adapt to such kind of climate.
In ancient time, Great Silk Road passed through the Kyzylkum desert. Thanks to it, such famous cities as Bukhara, Samarkand and Khiva prospered. People of different professions worked here: sellers, interpreters, guarder of caravans, tax collectors. It is very strange but there was hectic life in the desert.
From March to May and September to October, you can trek on foot or by camel from the village of Dungalak, just north of Lake Aidarkul, and camel treks of two days or more include accommodation in the camel hair yurts belonging to local Kazakh nomads. Expect to enjoy the best of local hospitality, from homemade bread dipped in still steaming camel milk to hunks of camel meat. Beds are made up on the floor from piles of rainbow-colored blankets and rugs, and you’ll often sleep cheek-by-jowl with other guests. You’ll never forget the experience, and certainly won’t get cold at night. You can arrange camel trekking through us or, alternatively, approach the camel camps directly.
Camel Trip in the Kizilkum Desert, Uzbekistan
We are delighted to offer you the following three itineraries for Camel Trips in the KizilKum Desert, The KizilKum Desert, is between Bukhara and Samarkand, not far from Aydarkul Lake.
Itinerary 1 : (2 days/1 night) Bukhara - Vobkent Minaret - Gujduvan(Ceramics Workshop) - Rabat-i-Malik Caravanserai - Nurata - Aidarkul Lake -Bukhara
(Accommodation in the Yurt - Camel Riding - Overnight in the Yurt - Camel Riding - Journey to the Aidarkul Lake)
Itinerary 2: (2 days/1 night) Samarkand - Koshrabod - Nurata - Aidarkul Lake - Samarkand (Accommodation in the Yurt - Camel Riding - Overnight in the Yurt)
Please, note that Routes above are not fixed itinerary and we can change it according to your travel needs. We can also arrange different camel trip routes with more nights in the desert and longer camel trekking according to your individual preferences. Please, send us your comments and preferences using the form below.
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