Asraf is a small village immersed in a green, blossoming valley and surrounded by gorgeous Nurata rocky mountains. The mild, favorable climate and close proximity of the Nurata National Park-Reserve and Lake Aydarkul make this unique place attractive not only for naturalist travelers, but also for active trekking and hiking groups.
In the serene countryside in the northern part of the National park, the main attractions of the region have been preserved. The day program in Asraf surroundings can include a visit to ancient petroglyphs while taking a light hike in the village suburbs, with relaxing time in the evening in the cozy atmosphere of the local guest house.
Local residents of mountain villages such as Asraf and the nearby villages of Sentyab, Ukhum, and Khayat are hospitable people who warmly welcome dear guests with wonderfully flavored green tea, oriental sweets, seasonal fruits, freshly baked homemade Uzbek bread, and many other delicious dishes served on a traditional table-dastarkhan.
Following an agrarian lifestyle, the locals carefully cultivate their private gardens, maintaining balanced unity with nature. It is especially pleasant to take active hiking trips in the Nurata mountains and villages in the spring-summer period, to take part in the national holiday Navruz, to spend a relaxing time in stunning nature, and to spend unforgettable spring or summer vacations away from the noisy, crowded historical cities.
The convenient location of the villages of Uhum, Eski Forish, Sentab, and Asraf between Samarkand, Navoi, and Bukhara makes it possible to diversify classic programs in the main cities of the Great Silk Road with short eco-tours to the Nurata Mountains and Lake Aydarkul, and to feel the cultural flavor and customs of Uzbekistan from the inside.
Make yourself at home in the national guesthouses of charming Nurata!
