Daytrip to Thirteen Fortresses

Details

Daytrip Duration: 12-14 hours
Sightseeing time: 6-8 hours
Driving time: 6-7 hours
Driving Distance : 395 km.
Included: Hands-Free Brochures, a good drivers with new Cars with AC, pick up and drop off at your location and Mineral water (0.5l. per person)
Not Included: Entrance tickets, meals, camel riding, Yurt Camp stay & etc

Explore the ancient Khorezm Fortresses with us on a full-day trip starting from Khiva or Urgench:

  1. Duman Kala: Featuring a square-shaped western enclosure with corner towers, alongside a smaller citadel and a northern enclosure.
  2. Guldursun Kala: A fortified town from the 12th century CE, enriched with archaeological artifacts reflecting its historical significance.
  3. Koykirilgan Kala: A rounded, two-story structure fortified by a double ring wall, dating back to ancient times.
  4. Angka Kala: Established during the Late Antique period (1st-3rd centuries AD) to guard the eastern edge of Khorezm and the caravan trade routes.
  5. Janbas Kala: Known for its archaic fortification system with towering walls, lacking outer towers but showcasing unique defensive features.
  6. Kurgashin Kala: Well-preserved fortress from the 4th-3rd centuries BCE, with standing towers and a rectangular layout.
  7. Big Kirkkiz Kala: Rectangular fortress spanning from the 4th century BCE to the 7th-8th centuries CE, featuring double walls and an archer’s gallery.
  8. Small Kirkkyz Kala: Founded around the 4th-3rd centuries BCE as a border fortress, with distinct western and eastern sections.
  9. Ayaz Kala: One of the most remarkable fortresses, comprising three clustered structures atop a prominent hill, offering scenic views and historical insights.
  10. Yekke Parsan: An impressive fortified manor house dating from the 6th-8th centuries CE, once serving as the residence of a feudal lord.
  11. Kavat Kala: Spanning 2400 years of history, known for its complex irrigation system and flourishing settlements during the 11th-13th centuries.

Enjoy a break at Akcha-kul Lake for swimming and lunch at Yurt Camp restaurants. After visiting all fortresses, we provide a comfortable 90-minute drive back to Khiva or Urgench, with drop-off at your hotel, Urgench Airport, or Khiva Train Station at no extra cost.

Experience the rich history and stunning architecture of ancient Khorezm with our expert-guided day trip!