Khiva Tour

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Khiva Tour

Khiva is a magical city, a maze of clay buildings and winding alleys, all surrounded by a thick fortress wall. The center of the city is a fortress, called Ichan-Kala, that has housed several thousand people in a medieval city for centuries. There are a number of outstanding buildings, including Kalta-Minor, a fat and short minaret decorated with intricate blue tiles, and Juma Mosque, whose ceiling is supported by 213 carved wooden columns with different designs. But perhaps the best reason to tour Khiva is to just experience the city as a whole. Khiva has retained its medieval feel, though there are people living inside its walls to this day. On this Khiva Tour, it’s easy to imagine the ways that merchants must have walked through the same streets as you yourself take this walking sightseeing tour of Khiva.

Khiva Tour descriptions

Price Discount	1 person – no discount 2 persons – 10% discount 3 persons – 20% discount 4 persons and up – 30% discount
Price Currency	USD
Destinations	Khiva
Offered	Any time
Deadline	Get confirmation 3 days before the departure  date
Included	Guided sightseeing tour; Entrance fees to the museums, mausoleums and other sights; Transport throughout the city tour.
Excluded	Travel insurance.
Accommodation	N/A

With a history spanning two millennia, Khiva is home to some of the most ancient monuments in Central Asia built by its rulers from time to time.

Must visit on your Khiva Tour

Itchan-Kala

It is the inner fortress of Khiva which is surrounded by 10-meters high walls made of bricks primarily. With a history spanning two kiloyears, it accommodates 51 ancient monuments along 250 dwelling and displays all of which are outstanding example of Central Asian architecture.

Islam Khodja Complex

It is the most prominent architectural complex situated in Itchan-Kala. The towering minaret in this complex especially is a. Evidently, the complex is named after Islam Khodja, the first prime minister of Khiva Khanate.

Djuma Mosque

This “Friday Mosque” is the center of Itchan-Kala constructed in the eighteenth century. The flat ceiling and the wooden carved columns of this archaic mosque serve as entrance for moonlight which creates an exceptional prayer atmosphere.

Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah

This is the largest madrasa in Khiva located in the western part of the inner fortress of Itchan-Kala. It is now used as a hotel for tourist accommodation purposes.

Kalta Minor Minaret

It is among the prominent minarets standing tall in Khiva. The turquoise-tiled exteriors give it a unique touch and make it exuberantly gorgeous. It has a height of 29 meters which is lesser than it was originally planned because of the death of its architect, Mohammad Amin Khan who was the ruler of Khwarezm.

Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum

The mausoleum of Pakhlavan Mahmoud is a sacred place drawing pilgrims from across the country. Named after the saint leader himself, it is deemed as an excellent place for exploring the rich history and culture of Uzbekistan.

Kunya-Ark Fortress

Resembling a town inside of a town, this fortress was constructed to serve as the accommodation place for Khans, their families, and their dignitaries. Mosques, official buildings, guardhouses, and ancient treasuries are still preserved in this place.

Tomb of SayidAllauddin

Even though small in size, this is one of the most ancient monuments in Khiva where the cemetery of Saint SayidAllauddin is housed.

Stone Palace (TashKhauli)

This was the resident place of the royals which contains many chambers, private rooms, gigantic halls, courtyards, and harems. Visit this place with a tour guide to make the most of your visit.

Unfortunately, what we see now as modern Khiva is just a faint impression of once a prosperous secret pearl located on the Silk Road route. Much of the place either got ruined or destroyed completely because of the continuous wars and conquest of this place. But what remains today nonetheless are more than enough to give a complete and unforgettable city excursion experience. Kindly visit our Contact Us page to get in touch with us with any inquiries or bookings for Khiva city tour packages.

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