The place is magnificent in itself.
Mountainous area, very beautiful views.
From the interesting:
1. Views from the mountain, you will be at the top, do not walk only along the road, as you climb up, walk around, the views from different parts of the top of the mountain are amazing.
2. The cave itself and its history. Indeed, the words of the guide (a free local guy, sits all day in a cave and tells a story) agree with what you see with your eyes, even though it seems incredible.
3. Let's go up. This is a test of your strength. It is very difficult and difficult. But after passing it, you feel like a winner. It's hard to describe in words... It's like I won a race, and with myself.
Benches are located throughout the entire rise. And it's a lot harder without them. On the rise, you can safely lay from an hour to 3 hours. But it's worth it.
There is an old road that is half collapsed. You can climb it, but it's DANGEROUS! I do not advise even extreme people.
Naturally, they will offer to ride donkeys and horses. But honestly, for 4 hours of going there, I didn't see anyone who would agree.
And yes, horses, donkeys and camels are UNTAMED and WELL-GROOMED. I've been to many countries with my wife. And then there were two that were normal. Usually you look at animals and you want to save them urgently from such drivers, but not here ...
I highly recommend a raincoat on a hike. Otherwise, as usual.
Admission is free, the guide is free in the cave itself.
You can take a taxi to the foot of the mountain and back. It will cost about 150,000soums one way to Samarkand. If you order a Yandex taxi, carefully select and set a ROUTE IN ADVANCE. Otherwise Yandex will lead through the village, along a WHOLE NEW STRAIGHT ROAD!!!! THE DIFFERENCE IS HUGE!!!
Be sure to visit this place, you will not regret it!! We have lived in Samarkand all our lives and have never been, we have lost a lot. Samarkand is the best city on earth and we have proved it once again!
A very interesting place for the pilgrimage of the Prophet David, the king of Israel. The story can be read on the Internet. The place is located in the mountains. There are very comfortable and pleasant places for relaxing and cooking in the foothills. You can take a private car to the parking lot. Then you will be taken by taxi to the place. If you stay overnight, you will be offered to drive your car. To visit the cave of the Prophet David, you will have to climb 1265 steps. It's not an easy task. It is also possible to ride a horse or donkey. I recommend visiting this interesting place