Tashkent → Kokand → Margilan → Rishtan → Fergana → Tashkent
Fergana Valley Crafts Journey
Journey overview
The Fergana Valley rarely makes it onto a first-time itinerary, which is exactly why we built this one. Crossing the Kamchik Pass into the valley, this route spends real time in workshops rather than driving past them.
- Duration
- 5 days
- Format
- Private
- Group size
- 1–8 travelers
- Route
- Tashkent → Kokand → Margilan → Rishtan → Fergana → Tashkent
Highlights
- Hand-loom ikat silk weaving demonstration in Margilan
- Blue-glazed ceramics workshops in Rishtan
- The mountain crossing at the Kamchik Pass
- Kokand's Khan's Palace, away from the main tourist routes
The route
Day by day
Sample itinerary — final details are confirmed with our team before booking.
Day 1Arrival in Tashkent
Airport transfer, then an afternoon at Chorsu Bazaar and the State Museum of Applied Arts.
- Overnight:
- Tashkent
Day 2Over the Kamchik Pass to Kokand
A scenic mountain drive into the Fergana Valley, stopping at Kokand's Khan's Palace en route.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Overnight:
- Fergana Valley
Day 3Silk weavers of Margilan
A full day with a family workshop in Margilan, following silk from cocoon to finished ikat cloth.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Overnight:
- Fergana Valley
Day 4Potters of Rishtan
Morning at a ceramics workshop in Rishtan, afternoon free to explore Fergana city.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Overnight:
- Fergana Valley
Day 5Return to Tashkent and departure
Morning drive back over the pass to Tashkent, with time before your onward flight.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
A closer look
The route on the map
Included
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Daily breakfast
- Private, air-conditioned transport with driver
- English-speaking local guide
- Entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
- Airport and train-station transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Uzbekistan visa fees, if applicable
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners unless noted
- Personal expenses and tips
Accommodation
Comfortable local hotels and guesthouses in the Fergana Valley, confirmed at booking.
Transport
Private vehicle with driver for the full route, including the mountain crossing.
Meals
Daily breakfast, plus one hosted meal with a weaving family in Margilan.
Practical information
- Most nationalities can obtain an e-visa or enter visa-free — check current rules for your passport before booking.
- Local currency is the Uzbek som (UZS); cards are accepted in cities, cash is useful in bazaars and smaller towns.
- Spring (Mar–May) and autumn (Sep–Nov) have the most comfortable travel temperatures.
- Modest dress is appreciated at religious sites — shoulders and knees covered.
Cancellation
Cancellation terms depend on how far ahead of departure you cancel. Full terms are set out in our Cancellation Policy; nothing is charged until you confirm a booking.
Questions
Can I buy textiles or ceramics directly from the workshops?
Yes, most workshops sell directly — there's no obligation, and your guide can help with shipping questions.
