Shakhrisabz

Timur’s birthplace and the ruins of the Ak-Saray palace.

Our guide with two guests at the Amir Timur statue in Shakhrisabz
Best time
April–June, September–October
Getting there
About 2 hours from Samarkand by car
How long to stay
A day trip
Guides
In almost every language

What to see in Shakhrisabz

  • Our guide with two guests at the Amir Timur statue in Shakhrisabz

    Ak-Saray palace

    The giant gate of Timur’s summer palace and his statue.

Also worth seeing

  • Dorut-Tilovat — The blue-domed Kok-Gumbaz mosque and the mausoleum where Timur’s father lies.
  • Dorus-Saodat — The crypt Timur built for himself and his sons.

Tours to Shakhrisabz

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Good to know

The mountain road

The road over the Takhtakaracha pass has wide views; in winter we take the valley road.

A day is enough

Shakhrisabz is small — most guests see it as a day trip from Samarkand.

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Add a village lunch or a stop at a mountain spring on the way.

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