
Culture
Samarkand Day Tour from Tashkent by High-Speed Train
Samarkand (from Tashkent), Uzbekistan
The Silk Road's most famous city in a day: the Registan, Gur-e-Amir, Bibi-Khanym and Shah-i-Zinda, with the Afrosiyob bullet train both ways.
Choose tickets₹40,850 per personThe Afrosiyob train covers the 300 km to Samarkand in about two hours. Your guide meets you for the Registan – three tiled madrasas facing each other across a square – and the tomb of Timur at Gur-e-Amir.
Continue to the giant Bibi-Khanym Mosque, the Siab Bazaar and the avenue of blue-tiled tombs at Shah-i-Zinda before the evening train back.
Highlights
- Registan Square
- Gur-e-Amir, the tomb of Timur
- Shah-i-Zinda
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque
- High-speed train included
Packages & Prices
Day tour with train tickets
- Per person (Private tour – Rayna's rate for one adult): ₹40,850
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Roundtrip high-speed train tickets
- English-speaking guide in Samarkand
Not Included
- Entry tickets
- Meals
Timings
- Daily, about 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Know Before You Go
- Train seats sell out – book at least a week ahead. We need passport details for the tickets.
15 hours Hotel pickup in Tashkent
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start time (full refund). Cancellations within 48 hours and no-shows are non-refundable.
Terms & ConditionsShow
- Prices are per person in Indian Rupees (INR) and include taxes. You pay the total shown at checkout – there are no hidden booking fees.
- Your booking is confirmed once payment succeeds. Your voucher and the local operator's contact are shared on email and WhatsApp within 24 hours of booking.
- Carry your passport. Indian passport holders need an Uzbekistan e-visa – Plantenium can arrange it, see the Visa page.
- Prices shown are adult rates. Children's rates vary by tour – ask us before booking for a child.
- Hotel pickup, where included, covers hotels in the city centre. Pickup times are confirmed the day before.
- Bookings are valid only for the date on your voucher. To change the date, contact Plantenium before the day – changes depend on availability.
- Mountain roads, boats and outdoor activities can be affected by weather. If the operator cancels, you get a full refund or a new date.
Photos: Bernard Gagnon / CC0; Kraftabbas / CC BY-SA 4.0; Bgag / CC0; Petar Milošević / CC BY-SA 4.0. Photos are illustrative.