Ziyarah tour to Uzbekistan for travellers from Indonesia

Ziyarahto the land of Imam al-Bukhari

زيارة ما وراء النهر

Walk where the great scholars of Islam walked

Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara in one journey: the resting places of Imam al-Bukhari, Imam al-Maturidi and Bahauddin Naqshband, the Mushaf of Uthman, and three 2-hour lectures on the scholars of Mawarannahr.

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8 days: 6 nights in Uzbekistan
3 cities: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara
≤ 20: guests per group
3 × 2 h: lectures with Islamic scholars

Next departure 25 Mar – 1 Apr 2027 Reserve a seat

Route

Three cities of knowledge

From the Mushaf of Uthman in Tashkent to the Seven Pirs of Bukhara. The route moves forward by high-speed train, so no day is lost going back.

Day 1Jakarta → Kuala Lumpur → TashkentConnection in KL, arrive 16:40
Day 3Tashkent → SamarkandAfrosiyob high-speed train, about 2 h
Day 5Samarkand → BukharaAfrosiyob high-speed train, about 1.5 h
Day 7Bukhara → TashkentAfrosiyob high-speed train, about 4 h
Day 7–8Tashkent → Kuala Lumpur → JakartaNight flight 23:40, home on Day 8

3 high-speed train journeys3 lectures of 2 hours eachHalal meals throughoutGroups of up to 20 guests

Flights from Indonesia

Day 1 (Thursday): Jakarta → Kuala Lumpur, morning connection · Uzbekistan Airways HY 554, Kuala Lumpur 11:40 → Tashkent 16:40
Day 7 (Wednesday): Uzbekistan Airways HY 553, Tashkent 23:40 → Kuala Lumpur 10:10 (Day 8) · connection home to Jakarta

Uzbekistan Airways flies Kuala Lumpur → Tashkent on Mondays and Thursdays and Tashkent → Kuala Lumpur on Wednesdays and Sundays, so every group arrives on a Thursday and flies home on Wednesday night. Connections from Surabaya, Medan, Makassar and other cities also run through Kuala Lumpur. Times follow the current timetable; the 2027 schedule is confirmed when you book.

Programme

Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara

Days 1–2

Tashkent

The Mushaf of Uthman and Jumu'ah at Hazrati Imam

Hazrati Imam complex16th–21st c.
Mausoleum of Imam al-Qaffal ash-ShashiShafi'i jurist, d. 976 CE
Muyi Muborak libraryEarly Kufic Mushaf of Uthman
Barakhan madrasa16th c.
Tillya Sheikh mosque19th c.
Center of Islamic Civilization21st c.

Lecture 1 · 2 hoursThe scholars of Shash: Imam al-Qaffal ash-Shashi and the Shafi'i school in Mawarannahr.

Days 3–4

Samarkand

Imam al-Bukhari and Imam al-Maturidi

Imam al-Bukhari Memorial Complexd. 256 AH / 870 CE, Khartank
Mausoleum of Imam al-Maturidid. 333 AH / 944 CE
Shah-i-ZindaQusam ibn Abbas, 11th–19th c.
Shrine of Prophet DaniyalKhoja Daniyar
Hazrat Khizr mosque19th c.
Registan and Gur-Emir15th–17th c.

Lecture 2 · 2 hoursHadith and aqidah from Samarqand: Imam al-Bukhari and Imam al-Maturidi.

Days 5–7

Bukhara

Bahauddin Naqshband and the Seven Pirs

Bahauddin Naqshband complexd. 791 AH / 1389 CE
The Seven PirsFrom Ghijduvani to Naqshband
Chor-Bakr necropolis16th c.
Kalyan mosque and minaret12th–16th c.
Mir-i Arab madrasa16th c., still teaching
Samanid mausoleum9th–10th c.

Lecture 3 · 2 hoursBukhara, the Dome of Islam: the Khwajagan masters and the Naqshbandi path to the Nusantara.

Day by day

Dates appear here when you choose a departure. Meals: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner.

Day 1
Jakarta – Kuala Lumpur – Tashkent
Morning flight to Kuala Lumpur and connection to Uzbekistan Airways HY 554 (11:40–16:40). Meeting at Tashkent airport, hotel check-in and welcome dinner.
D
Day 2
Tashkent: Hazrati Imam and Jumu'ah
Mausoleum of Imam al-Qaffal ash-Shashi, Barakhan madrasa and the Muyi Muborak library with the Mushaf of Uthman. Jumu'ah prayer at Hazrati Imam mosque. Afternoon: Lecture 1 (2 hours). Center of Islamic Civilization.
B L D
Day 3
Afrosiyob to Samarkand
Morning high-speed train (about 2 hours). Mausoleum of Imam al-Maturidi, Shah-i-Zinda and the tomb of Qusam ibn Abbas, Hazrat Khizr mosque and the shrine of Prophet Daniyal. Evening at Registan square.
B L D
Day 4
Samarkand: Imam al-Bukhari
Ziyarah to the Imam al-Bukhari Memorial Complex in Khartank, 25 km from the city. Gur-Emir and Bibi-Khanym mosque. Afternoon: Lecture 2 (2 hours).
B L D
Day 5
Afrosiyob to Bukhara
Morning train (about 1.5 hours). Bahauddin Naqshband memorial complex, Sayyid Amir Kulol and the Chor-Bakr necropolis. Evening walk at Lyabi-Hauz.
B L D
Day 6
Bukhara: the Seven Pirs
Completing the Seven Pirs: Abdulkhaliq Ghijduvani, Arif Revgari, Mahmud Anjir Faghnawi, Ali Ramitani and Muhammad Baba Samasi. Afternoon: Lecture 3 (2 hours).
B L D
Day 7
Bukhara – Tashkent
Poi-Kalyan ensemble, Mir-i Arab madrasa and the Samanid mausoleum. Afternoon Afrosiyob train to Tashkent (about 4 hours), farewell dinner and transfer to the airport for HY 553 at 23:40.
B L D
Day 8
Kuala Lumpur – Jakarta
Arrival in Kuala Lumpur at 10:10 and connecting flight home.

Ilmu on the road

Three lectures, three cities

Each lecture lasts 2 hours and is given by an Uzbek scholar of Islamic history, in English or Arabic with interpretation into Bahasa Indonesia. Venues are named in your final programme.

Tashkent Day 2 · Friday afternoon · 2 hours

The scholars of Shash

How Imam Abu Bakr al-Qaffal ash-Shashi carried the Shafi'i school across Mawarannahr, and the history of the Mushaf of Uthman kept in Tashkent.

Imam al-Qaffal ash-ShashiMushaf of Uthman

Samarkand Day 4 · Sunday afternoon · 2 hours

Hadith and aqidah from Samarqand

The life of Imam al-Bukhari and how the Sahih was compiled; Imam Abu Mansur al-Maturidi and the Asy'ari–Maturidi foundations of Ahlussunnah wal Jama'ah; Abu al-Layth as-Samarqandi, author of Tanbih al-Ghafilin.

Imam al-BukhariImam al-MaturidiAbu al-Layth as-Samarqandi

Bukhara Day 6 · Tuesday afternoon · 2 hours

The Khwajagan and the Naqshbandi path

From Abdulkhaliq Ghijduvani to Bahauddin Naqshband, and how the Naqsyabandiyah reached the Nusantara, including Syekh Ahmad Khatib Sambas and the Qadiriyah wa Naqsyabandiyah.

Abdulkhaliq GhijduvaniBahauddin NaqshbandSeven Pirs

Ziyarah

Places that speak to the heart

Every stop on the route is a place of knowledge or remembrance. Time is set aside at each one for doa and quiet reflection.

Ibadah on the road

A journey planned around prayer

The programme is built for Muslim travellers from Indonesia, so the practical side of worship is taken care of.

Halal meals

Every meal on the programme is halal.

Prayer times kept

Each day is planned around the five daily prayers.

Jumu'ah in Tashkent

Friday prayer at the Hazrati Imam mosque.

Time for doa

Your ustadz can lead doa and tausiyah at each site.

Support 24/7

A manager on WhatsApp before, during and after the trip.

The Mitra Travel standard

Comfort in the details

Your agent gets a ready product. Your jamaah gets a complete journey.

≤ 20: guests per group
3★/4★: hotels on the route
3: Afrosiyob train journeys
3 × 2 h: scholar lectures
EN: English-speaking guide
B2B: rates for travel agents

Tour package

What the price covers

No hidden conditions: you know in advance what is included.

Included

6 nights in 3–4★ hotels, twin or double rooms
Halal meals as listed in the programme
3 Afrosiyob high-speed train tickets
All transfers in an air-conditioned coach
Entrance fees to all ziyarah sites
3 lectures of 2 hours with Islamic scholars
English-speaking guide for the whole tour

Paid separately

International flights Indonesia – Kuala Lumpur – Tashkent
Travel and medical insurance
Single room supplement
Tips for guide and driver
Personal expenses and optional extras

The exact price and inclusions are fixed in the quote your manager sends after your request.

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One group a month from March to November 2027 (no departure in July), each with up to 20 guests. Pick a date, tell us how many are travelling, and your manager confirms the seats and sends a quote.

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Questions and answers

Before you travel

Do Indonesian citizens need a visa?

Indonesian passport holders can currently visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days. Hotels handle your local registration. Your manager confirms the entry rules when you book.

How do we fly from Indonesia?

With Uzbekistan Airways through Kuala Lumpur. Flights to Tashkent run on Mondays and Thursdays and back on Wednesdays and Sundays, so every group arrives on a Thursday and leaves on Wednesday night. Connections from Jakarta and other Indonesian cities run through Kuala Lumpur.

Is the food halal, and is there time to pray?

Yes. All meals in the programme are halal and each day is planned around the prayer times. On Friday the group prays Jumu'ah at the Hazrati Imam mosque in Tashkent.

Who gives the lectures, and in which language?

Uzbek scholars of Islamic history give three 2-hour lectures, in Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara. They are given in English or Arabic, and your ustadz or our guide interprets into Bahasa Indonesia.

What is the weather like?

March–May and September–October are mild, about 15–28 °C. June and August are hot, up to 35–38 °C in Bukhara. November is cool, about 5–15 °C. Women cover their hair in mosques and shrines; modest clothing is expected everywhere.

How big is a group? Can we come on other dates?

Each departure takes up to 20 guests. Larger jamaah groups and private dates are possible: write to us with your preferred month.

Do you work with travel agents?

Yes. Agents book at net rates on the Mitra Travel B2B platform, or choose “Travel agency” in the form below and we will send access.

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