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Tashkent airport: reports and Q&A

Last post by Valikhanov « Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:18 am
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by steven » Tue Oct 11, 2016 3:53 pm

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Please read and share your experience and questions about Tashkent airport below.

We summarize all useful info at our Tashkent airport page ....

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Extremely smooth process on march 16th late night arrival.
In fact I have never entered any central-asian (or post-soviet) country so fast. Customs...
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Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:18 am
Uzbek sum exchange rates

Last post by dan6681 « Mon Oct 23, 2017 1:00 pm
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by steven » Tue May 05, 2015 1:11 am

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Due to the high inflation and the big difference between bank exchange and black market exchange rates, it is often hard to keep up with the value of...

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I had a hostel owner that bought UZS back from me in USD. The commission was around 10%, but at the time I was worried I wouldn't be able to get rid...
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Mon Oct 23, 2017 1:00 pm
Hotel payment only in US dollar?

Last post by Uncle_Iroh « Thu Oct 12, 2017 1:50 am
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by steven » Sun Jun 04, 2017 5:51 pm

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A rule was launched in early 2017 that hotels could only be paid in US dollar from now on. It was furiously fought against by the local tour...

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I was in Uzbekistan earlier this month and my hotels in Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand all accepted USD without problems...
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Thu Oct 12, 2017 1:50 am
Squeezing in Uzbekistan or giving it its own itinerary

Last post by bwv812 « Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:18 am
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by adamweiss71 » Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:41 am

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Hi all,

I am travelling to Tajikistan/Kyrgystan in May, and I ended up squeezing a few extra days in my trip. My return flight is on a refundable...

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I think it's completely feasible. If you really need to stretch your time, you can take the overnight trains. You'll only get a few hours sleep...

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Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:18 am
Uzbekistan Railways don`t accept valid kazakh online-tickets

Last post by Valikhanov « Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:11 pm
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Attachment(s) by Valikhanov » Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:13 am

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We had a bit of a bad surprise (along with many kazakh citizens on the same train) when we tried to board the train Tashkent-Almaty with our fully...

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I have no idea.
My theory would be, that the train agencies have some new agreement on cooperation, since the kazakh-uzbek relations are being pushed...

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Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:11 pm
Transport from Bukhara -- Khiva -- Urgench/Nukus (May 2018)

Last post by steven « Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:26 am
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by xinxx » Sat Apr 14, 2018 1:08 pm

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Hi all, I am entering Bukhara from Turkmenistan on 17/5/18. I plan to spend 3 or 4 days in Bukhara before going up to Khiva. I understand from...

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Hi xinxx,

the train has already started.

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Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:26 am
31 days stay, double entry?

Last post by steven « Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:42 am
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by kkh » Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:04 pm

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Hello,
For summerholiday, I have bought a ticket to tashkent. From there I will go to Tadjikistan and then back to Uzbekistan.
I arrive 17th of July....

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Hi Karin,

difficult situation. It could be possible, but it could also not be possible.

You have 2 options: chance it, hoping check-in has already...

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Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:42 am
Security in night-trains, Uzbekistan

Last post by steven « Tue Apr 03, 2018 1:52 pm
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by babel » Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:20 pm

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Are there any issues with security when travelling alone in night-trains in Uzbekistan? I plan to do the trip from Tashkent to Termiz this summer,...

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Kazakh trains are also safe. Keep your valuables with you, I don't think anyone is interested in stealing your shirts so you can leave the rest with...

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Tue Apr 03, 2018 1:52 pm
Day trip from Kivah to Aral Sea

Last post by dnurick « Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:03 pm

by dnurick » Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:03 pm

Hello!
We are two people staying in Khiva for the next few days (until March 27) and are planning to do a day trip from here to Moynak to sea the...

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Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:03 pm
Railway line Buchara - Miskin (- Urgench/Nukus) under construction

Last post by Provodnik « Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:33 pm
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by Provodnik » Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:32 pm

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Uzbek Railways report about the constrcution progress on the new 335 km from Buckara to Miskin:

The 335 km line will shorten the distance from...

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Passenger train traffic on this line was opened today. Several trains to Nukus/Urgench now use this line, thus saving 2 hrs. Also Bukhara now gets...

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Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:33 pm
Passenger customs declaration for Uzbekistan

Last post by steven « Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:59 am
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by Valikhanov » Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:47 pm

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Hi,

I am wondering how exactly to fill out the uzbek customs declaration.
I found a link to an english version that you can fill out in advance...

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Yes, seems to be so for all border crossings.

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Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:59 am
Mountain hike Uzbekistan

Last post by steven « Thu Mar 08, 2018 7:43 am
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by Gilsafe » Wed Mar 07, 2018 2:20 pm

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Hello!
As I mentioned on another post we are going to Uzbekistan in few days.
We were thinking about going for a day tour through a light-medium...

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Chimgan would be the best option. Otherwise you could try Zaamin or Nuratau, or perhaps somewhere around Angren. But these are a bit further away...

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Thu Mar 08, 2018 7:43 am
Can I get VOA if flying in from Vietnam?

Last post by bwv812 « Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:07 pm
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by AnnaWalks » Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:14 am

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Hello all

I'm currently in Vietnam and would like to fly to Uzbekistan in April and get a VOA. I can't find any Uzbek embassy in Vietnam, so is it...

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oh, i was not aware of that - i am in norway - is blogspot really blocked here? i will try to find out.

No, my old signature link had...
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Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:07 pm
Trains!

Last post by Luxury Asia « Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:26 am
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by Cardiff Jon » Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:58 pm

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Hi

Sorry to bother you all but I’m not having an easy time with planning trains 🤬

Now I really need to be on an early train to Bukhara from...

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Hi

For a high season, you started planning your preparation a little later.
But you still have several solutions:

1) We can try to find you one...

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Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:26 am
Termiz museum closed til 1 sep

Last post by steven « Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:18 am
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by wombat » Wed Aug 03, 2016 6:11 am

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Museum closed til sept 1st and kara teppe off limits.
festivanly bazaar as marked on LP map is a vacant lot awaiting a new apartment cluster.
money...

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The Archaeological museum of Termez has reopened since some time. More info at

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Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:18 am
Drones in Central Asia - rules Q&A

Last post by steven « Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:49 am
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by captbeardsomme » Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:49 pm

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Hi

I will be driving through Uzbekistan this summer, and during our trip I would love to shoot some footage with my drone.

I understand and respect...

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Although drones, I think, are still widely used to photograph weddings, and seysearles above had no issue bringing one in, it should be noted,...

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Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:49 am
1 night duly registered out of 3: not enough

Last post by steven « Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:05 am
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by thierry » Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:10 pm

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I am currently stuck in Tashkent. My passport is in a drawer of any police officer and I am waiting for the court decision. According to my embassy...

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Hi Cyrian,

yes, most hotels will accept you if you do not have a registration every night. Just paying for registration without actually staying is...
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Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:05 am
Uzbekistan itinerary advice

Last post by steven « Fri Feb 09, 2018 5:48 am
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by trrk » Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:49 pm

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We are considering the following 2 options for 2 weeks in Uzbekistan and would appreciate any advice. I am finding it hard to decide whether it is...

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One day in Khiva is enough I would say. You can do the backstreets on the first day. The second day would be for Nukus and the fortresses if you...

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Fri Feb 09, 2018 5:48 am
Nowruz in Tashkent

Last post by steven « Fri Feb 09, 2018 5:42 am
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by trrk » Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:11 pm

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We are arriving in Uzbekistan on the morning (9:15) of 21th March which I believe is Nowruz. Is this a big holiday in Uzbekistan and what can we...

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Usually there is a big song and dance, maybe free plov? Most interesting would be to ask around where a game of Kokboru might be held near Tashkent.

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Fri Feb 09, 2018 5:42 am
First Timer In Uzbekistan

Last post by steven « Mon Feb 05, 2018 5:49 am
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by Cardiff Jon » Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:23 am

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Hi

Going to be in Uzbekistan for 9 days from 18th March and need a little help with a few things.

My flight gets into Tashkent Airport in the very...

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Hi Jon!

You can now exchange money in the airport, so that became easy. And they do accept GBP.

Trains definitely run. Might be worthwhile to book...

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Mon Feb 05, 2018 5:49 am
Kokand or Fergana for brief stop in the Fergana Valley

Last post by steven « Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:47 pm
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by stevesayskanpai » Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:37 am

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Hi all,

I'm planning on travelling from Osh to Tashkent, and will have time for a one night stopover in the Fergana Valley. I'm considering Kokand...

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Could not have put it any more succinct :-)

Nothing to see in Ferghana except for the bazaar. It's a good base to visit Margilan and Rishton. I can...

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Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:47 pm
Som to USD? Is it possible?

Last post by Cynthia « Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:32 pm
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by kepler » Sat Jun 10, 2017 5:55 pm

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What should I do with my remaining som? Is it possible to exchange it back to USD? Or to any other currency?

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I went to Uzbekistan just a couple of weeks ago. I was able to change my Uzbek sum to Kyrgyz sum at the land border in Osh.
I also met some Spanish...

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Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:32 pm
Commission for changing money?

Last post by Bethandrew « Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:26 pm
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by Bethandrew » Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:23 pm

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Hi,

First time visiting Uzbekistan. Please can anyone tell me if there is typically a commission charged on changing foreign currencies into sum? We...

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Well, that's good news. Thank you!

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Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:26 pm
Train ticket advice needed!

Last post by steven « Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:31 am
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by Bethandrew » Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:31 pm

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Hi,

We are planning a trip to Uzbekistan in February and intend to do a lot of travelling by train, however we do not yet have a fixed itinerary. I...

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1. It's pretty easy.

2. In February should be fine to get your tickets on the spot the day before, it is not the busy season.

3. No.

4. Our agent...

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Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:31 am
Two possible itineraries, feedback appreciated!

Last post by stevesayskanpai « Sat Nov 25, 2017 11:40 pm
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by stevesayskanpai » Sat Nov 25, 2017 11:37 am

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Hmm, I'm really not sure about the route for 7 days in Uzbekistan. I'm trying to use the train times to plan ( ) and basically have to decide...

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Fantastic, thanks a lot for your help - the walks look excellent.

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Sat Nov 25, 2017 11:40 pm

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