Silk Road Elite · Photography
The people behind the photographs
Our photographs introduce the landscapes, landmarks and everyday experiences of Central Asia. We thank the photographers who make their work available and the contributors who share images of our tours.
This page records image sources, photographer credits and the licenses that apply to individual photographs.
Uzbekistan
Registan at night, Samarkand
Chor Minor, Bukhara
Kalta Minor and Kukhna Ark, Khiva
Kalta Minor and Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa at night, Khiva
Hazrati Imam Mosque minaret, Tashkent
Hazrati Imam Mosque dome, Tashkent
Charvak Reservoir and mountain slopes
Original: Вид с берега ЧарвакаCC BY-SA 4.0
The source version includes minor sky-spot cleanup by Екатерина Борисова in 2024.
Tchingiz Tepe archaeological site, Termez
Original: Termez Tchingiz TepePhotographer’s Flickr sourceCC BY-SA 2.0
Brickwork of the western structure at Sultan Saodat, Termez
Original: Western structure Sultan Saodat complexCC BY-SA 4.0
Hills and trees in Zaamin National Park
Green mountain valley in Bakhmal, Jizzakh Region
Original: Jizzax viloyati, Baxmal tumani, tog’lar 1CC BY-SA 4.0
Ak Saray Palace ruins, Shakhrisabz
Samarkand architecture and visitors
Kazakhstan
Big Almaty Lake and mountain valley
Original photograph and sourcePhotographer’s Unsplash pageCC0 1.0
This photograph was published under the earlier CC0 terms recorded on its Wikimedia Commons source page.
Charyn Canyon
Zenkov Cathedral domes, Almaty
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Kyrgyzstan
Lake Issyk-Kul near Cholpon-Ata
Burana Tower near Tokmok
Tajikistan
Lake and cliffs in the Fann Mountains
Third lake of the Seven Lakes
Supplied tour photographs
The following images were supplied by Silk Road Elite for its Uzbekistan tour pages. The supplier credit does not identify an individual photographer.
Travelers enjoying Aydarkul Lake
Swimming in Aydarkul Lake
Traditional music with travelers inside a yurt
Nurata village, hiking, horseback and homestay photographs
These supplied photographs are separate from the open-license images above. For photographer attribution or reuse inquiries, please contact info@silkroadelite.com.
Web display and image licenses
Website versions are resized, compressed or converted to a web-friendly format. Some displays crop the photographs to fit a banner, card or mobile screen. The source links above show the original versions; any previously documented edits are noted with the relevant credit.
For entries marked CC BY-SA, the adapted versions of those photographs published by Silk Road Elite are available under the license linked in that entry. This ShareAlike notice applies to those image adaptations, not to unrelated website text, logos or design.
Each photograph retains its own license or source terms. Crediting a photographer does not imply their endorsement of Silk Road Elite. Please consult the linked source and license before reusing an image; other rights, including privacy or publicity rights, may still apply.
Have a credit correction or image question? Write to info@silkroadelite.com and include the page and photograph concerned.