Cave of Hazrati Dovud in Samarkand

1. Departure from Samarkand in the morning.

2. En route, stop at a local bazaar to shop for picnic supplies.

3. Arrive at the local village near Hazrat Daud Cave.

4. Choose to go up the mountains either by horse or by donkey.

5. Alternatively, embark on a trek up the mountains, passing 1527 stairs for adventure and enjoyment.

6. Reach the summit and visit the mosque for those who wish to pray.

7. Capture picturesque views of the mountains for photography and filming.

8. Descend to explore Hazrat Daud Cave, learning about its history and local legends.

9. Observe handprints believed to belong to Prophet Daud.

10. Return to the village for a taste of authentic local cuisine, Which was prepared by a local chef

11. Browse the local market for souvenirs and bargains.

12. Depart from the village and head back to Samarkand, concluding the day tour till 17:00.

Activities:

Hiking

Horse-riding

Donkey-riding

Race for stairs

Inclusions:

Guide

Full day transport

Parking

Exclusions

Activities

Lunch

Others

Famous as the most holiest and sacred places in Samarkand, Hazrat Daud Cave Day Trips are popular as the pilgrim centre in the entire Uzbekistan and Central Asia region.

Situated in the Mirankul Mountains, 40 km southwest of Samarkand, Hazrat Daud Cave is a holy sacred place named after Hazrat Daud, the great Islamic preacher.

In Hazrat Daud Cave for the fulfilment of desires, one can see and touch David’s handprints and footprints on the walls of The Cave.

Hazrat Daud, also known as Prophet David in Christianity, is a significant figure in both Islam and other Abrahamic religions.

1. Prophethood: Hazrat Daud is considered a prophet and messenger of God in Islam. He is mentioned in the Quran, where his story is narrated in several chapters, including Surah Sad (38:20-25) and Surah An-Naml (27:15-44).

2. Kingdom: According to Islamic tradition, Hazrat Daud was not only a prophet but also a king. He ruled the Israelites after the death of Prophet Samuel (Shamwil). His kingdom is believed to have been located in ancient Israel.

3. Psalms (Zabur): In Islamic tradition, Hazrat Daud is attributed with the authorship of the Zabur (Psalms), which is one of the holy books revealed by God. The Zabur is believed to contain divine guidance, prayers, and praises.

4. Hard Work: Before his prophethood and kingship, Hazrat Daud worked as a blacksmith, indicating that he was accustomed to hard work and perseverance.Hazrat Daud was a fair man and Allah gifted him a possibility to fuse metal in his hands. The Samarkand sovereign decided to make Daud work for him – to forge swords and spears.

5. Early Life:

Hazrat Daud grew up as a shepherd, tending his father’s sheep. He developed skills in playing the harp, which later became part of his life as a prophet and king.

6. Legends: According to an Arab legend Lord sent the biblical King David to Asia to preach monotheism. The preaching of Hazrat Daud, as he was called by Muslims, kindled the anger of Zoroastrians, who lived there, causing them to pursue him. Daud took refuge in the mountains, and praying to God, was able to move apart the stones by hands and tucked in the mountain. After going inside of The mountains, By Allah’s mercy The mountains closed back for saving The prophet! Presently, You will see handprints of the Prophet and disappeared place of the Cave!