Transfert de Khiva à Boukhara par Forteresses (ou vice versa)
Description
Le voyage relie Khiva et Boukhara en contournant les principales forteresses intéressantes de l'ancien Khorezm - Ayazkala, Toprak kala, Kyzylkala. Ces forteresses étaient la résidence royale pendant le khanat du Khorezm aux 4-3 siècles avant JC. Au total, le temps de transfert de Khiva à Boukhara prend environ 8 heures. Vous aurez l'occasion de découvrir le mode de vie, la culture et le mode de vie locaux dans le désert de Kyzylkum en Asie centrale.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
L'ancienne colonie de Toprak-Kala est un monument exceptionnel de la culture du Khorezm du 1er au 6ème siècle après J.-C. La capitale du Khorezm était ici au 3ème siècle après J.-C. Toprak-kala a été découverte par l'expédition du Khorezm sous la direction de S.P. Tolstov en 1938. Selon le plan, la ville avait la forme d'un rectangle correct. Le palais du gouverneur - un immense château avec trois tours - était situé dans l'angle nord-ouest. Le temple du feu se trouvait au sud-est du château. Une longue rue divisant la ville en deux parties menait du temple du feu vers le sud. Des ruelles qui en partaient séparaient d'immenses pâtés de maisons, formant la capitale du défunt Khorezm, propriétaire d'esclaves.
Ayaz Kala est une forteresse datant de la fin du IVe ou du début du IIIe siècle avant notre ère. A cette époque, le Khorezm était devenu indépendant de la Perse. Ayaz Kala 1 faisait partie d'une chaîne de forteresses protégeant les colonies agricoles des attaques des nomades. La forteresse est située au sommet d'une colline d'environ 100 m (330 pi) de hauteur, offrant de larges vues sur les plaines environnantes. La forteresse est de plan rectangulaire avec des côtés de 182 et 152 m (597 et 499 pieds) de long. L'axe principal est orienté du sud au nord.[4][5] À l'extrémité sud de l'axe se trouve une porte carrée, élément typique des forteresses frontalières du Khorezm. L'approche des ennemis est parallèle aux murs sud-est et les envahisseurs étaient vulnérables aux attaques venant d'en haut. Une porte massive défendue par deux tours rectangulaires mène à une petite chambre rectangulaire. Cette chambre était dominée de tous côtés par de hauts murs à partir desquels les archers pouvaient tirer sur l'ennemi au cas où la première porte serait franchie.
La forteresse de Kyzyl-Kala est située sur le territoire de l'ancien Khorezm (Karakalpakstan moderne), à proximité de l'ancienne ville de Toprak-Kala. Kyzyl-Kala est un monument de la dernière étape de l'histoire architecturale antique du Khorezm et peut être considéré comme un prototype des châteaux de la période afrigide ondulés avec des colonnes massives. Ce site architectural a été découvert lors d'une expédition du Khorasan dirigée par S.P. Tolstov en 1938. l'étude de la forteresse a été menée par l'état-major de l'expédition. La forteresse elle-même n’est pas grande et de forme presque carrée. L'étude des fondations et des ruines de la structure a montré que la forteresse était entourée d'un double vallum et qu'il y avait des tours de guet dans chaque coin de la forteresse. Une rue principale au centre de la colonie menait à un temple des adorateurs du feu où les prêtres zoroastriens célébraient leurs rites sacramentels. La partie résidentielle de la ville était divisée par une rue en plusieurs sections avec plusieurs pièces chacune.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Condition physique moyenne requise
- La durée totale comprend le temps de trajet.
- Le plus jeune âge que nous pouvons accueillir est de 10 ans.
Avis(20)
nice transfer service between Khiva and Bukhara, highly recommend to visit castles on the way
huge thanks for sharing your best impressions!
The transfer from Khiva to Bukhara with the visit to the three desert fortresses was an extraordinary experience and organized in an impeccable way. A special thanks goes to the Oxus Travel agency for the perfect management of the itinerary and, above all, to our driver Sarvar. Sarvar proved to be an exceptional professional: a cautious driver, an extremely friendly person, helpful and attentive to our every need throughout the journey. The stop to explore the ancient fortresses turned a simple trip into a fascinating journey through history. The vehicle was clean, modern, and comfortable, ideal for tackling the kilometers in the desert. I highly recommend Oxus Travel and the driver Sarvar to anyone looking for a reliable, safe, and high-level service in Uzbekistan!
Huge thanks Alessandro! Wish you nice trip in Uzbekistan!
We did not just want to fly over Uzbekistan, but to "feel" the vast land. That is why we combined the tour of the Khorezm fortresses with a car transfer (with driver) from Khiva to Bukhara. The fortresses were interesting, the 5-hour drive through the desert was exciting. Our Silk Road was the new A380 highway. 😊 The travel agency was very helpful, the driver professional. Since we had a lot of luggage, we got a very nice SUV. Highly recommended!
Huge thanks Oliver!
I chose the transfer from Bukhara to Khiva by car visiting the five fortresses with Islambek travel. It is a very reliable agency with which it is easy to communicate and organize. Private tours can also be a bit customized according to current needs. Comfortable and pleasant journey, our driver Suhrob was very efficient, punctual, and an excellent guide. Interesting trip with fascinating stops at the fortresses! Recommended!
Dear Valeria, huge thanks for sharing your best impressions, highly appreciated
Superb experience and value for money
Dear Sanjeet, huge thanks for sharing your impressions, highly appreciate that
In the end, I did not take the tour of the fortresses; it seems that they are more like ruins of fortresses. The journey from Khiva to Bukhara is already quite tough; it is a long but necessary route. Both places are beautiful.
Hello, thanks for sharing your impressions, well noted
Travelling from Khiva to Bukhara can take a long time by train, so we recommend using this tour. Kyzil-Kara ↓ Toprak-Kara ↓ Ayaz-Kara We will see the sights in the following order. The advantages are that they are all difficult for individuals to reach and can be incorporated into the Khiva→Bukhara journey. Please note that the total time is 11 hours (subject to traffic conditions). It was harder to communicate because the driver spoke less English. Olimjon, from our company, supported us on the phone, which was a relief. I also enjoyed a fish meal at a restaurant near Lake Akhchakol. If you tell us what you want, we will arrange it too. Also, since it is a private car, we were the only ones, so we can travel at our own pace and sleep while traveling because it is a safe pick-up company. Ayaz-Kara walks a lot. It's like climbing. If you are lame, you may want to skip here.
Dear Makoto, huge thanks for sharing you best impressions, highly appreciate that!
Very comfortable car with excellent friendly driver. The guide for the three fortresses was excellent. Thank you.
huge thanks for your lovely feedback, highly appreciate that
Great trip. We just did the transfer to Bukhara from Khiva and it went well. I'm sure the fortresses would have been nice but we didn't have time this trip so we went straight to Bukhara.
Dear Scott, huge thanks for sharing your impressions, highly appreciate that, thanks
In late March and early April, I had the opportunity to explore the heart of Uzbekistan with a group of amazing people. One of the most memorable experiences of this trip was the organized transport from Bukhara to Khiva, about 450 kilometers across the Khorezm desert, punctuated by some of the region's most fascinating fortresses. The service started in the morning with a punctual managed to pick us up directly from our hotel in Bukhara. We found a well-maintained minivan and, above all, an extraordinary driver waiting for us. Over nearly seven hours of travel—with strategically thought-out stops—he demonstrated a mastery of the road and kindness that turned what could have been a simple commute into a curated experience. Along the way, we were guided to an authentic local eatery. This is where we enjoyed an excellent lakhgon, an unpretentious but extraordinarily tasty dish—the kind of genuine food that tells the true story of local cuisine far more than any tourist restaurant. The architectural stops in the desert fortresses proved cathartic. Those massive structures, immersed in the vastness of arid space, exert an almost overwhelming impression. They were not simple landscape photographs, but moments of silent confrontation with history. We reached Khiva at sunset. The next day, a carefully structured guided tour allowed us to understand the historical and architectural layers of the walled city with the necessary targeted explanations, transforming the visit from mere observation into a deep reading of the place. A transport service of rare quality.
Hello, huge thanks for sharing your best memories from the trip! I highly appreciate that. I hope to see you again in Khiva and at fortresses, many thanks
