2 Days’ pilgrimage sightseeing tour in Termez for Buddhists
Embark on a spiritual journey through Termez, Uzbekistan, one of Central Asia’s most important centers of Buddhist heritage. Our special tour for Buddhist pilgrims is designed to connect travelers with the sacred sites, history, and living traditions of Surkhandarya.
| № | Sights | Time | Destination |
| Day-1 | Meeting the guests at the hotel/airport/station. | 8.30 a.m. | Termez city |
| 1 | Start sightseeing from visiting Zurmala Buddhist stupa I c. B.C.-I-IV cc. A.D. | 09.00. a.m. | Old Termez |
| 2 | Karatepa –cult religious Buddhist centre of II-IV cc. A.D. | 10.00. a.m. | Old Termez |
| 3 | Fayoztepa- Buddhist monastery ruins I-IV cc.A.D. | 11.30. a.m. | Old Termez |
| Lunch at the local restaurant | 13.00. p.m. | Termez city | |
| 4 | Continue pilgrimage sightseeing tour with visiting Termez Archaeological museum | 14.30.p.m. | Termez city |
| 5 | Lecture of prominent Uzbek archaeologists who researched ancient Buddhist monasteries of Old Termez | 16.00. p.m. | Termez city |
| Dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel | 19.00.p.m. | Termez city | |
| Day-2 | Breakfast at the hotel | 07.30.a.m. | Termez city |
| 1 | Start pilgrimage sightseeing. Drive to Shurchi for visiting Dalvarzintepa archaeological monument III-II cc.B.C.-I-IV cc A.D. | 08.30.-10.30. a.m. | Shurchi District |
| 2 | Visit to famous Japanese archaeologist K. Kato’s House and Archaeological research centre | 11.30.a.m. | Shurchi District |
| Round table discussions about the history and wide spread of Buddhism in Bactria-Tokharistan | |||
| Lunch at local Chaykhana-Tea House (or Sensey k.Kato’s House) | 13.00.p.m. | Shurchi District | |
| 3 | Drive back to Termez. Dinner at the hotel or local restaurant | 19.00.p.m. | Termez city |
| Overnight at the hotel | Termez city |
Highlights of the Pilgrimage Tour
Fayaz‑Tepe Monastery – explore ancient Buddhist ruins with preserved frescoes and stupas.
Kara‑Tepe Complex – walk through cave monasteries that once welcomed monks and pilgrims.
Zurmala Tower – admire the oldest Buddhist stupa in Uzbekistan.
Termez Archaeological Museum – discover artifacts that reveal the region’s Buddhist past.
Spiritual & Cultural Experience
This tour offers more than sightseeing—it is a pilgrimage of reflection and discovery. Visitors can meditate at historic sites, learn about the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road, and experience the peaceful atmosphere of Termez’s sacred landscapes.
Why Choose Our Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour?
Guided by Rayhon Nuraliyeva, a travel expert with 20+ years of experience in Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage.
Tailored itineraries for pilgrims, researchers, and spiritual seekers.
Deep insights into the history of Buddhism in Central Asia.
Opportunities for cultural exchange with local communities.
Book Your Pilgrimage
Join us on this meaningful journey through Uzbekistan’s Buddhist heritage sites. Our special tour for Buddhist pilgrims in Termez is a chance to walk in the footsteps of monks, scholars, and travelers who shaped the spiritual history of the Silk Road.
📞 Contact: +998 91 580 81 89
📧 Email: rayhon@iguide.uz