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Tashkent airport: reports and Q&A

Last post by leela « Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:12 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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I saw an exchange kiosk in the landside part of the departure terminal, so I assume that it's possible. I was there after midnight, and it appeared...
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Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:12 am
Hotel payment only in US dollar?

Last post by ejcraft « Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:15 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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Som or dollars are both accepted at that day’s exchange rate, at least in the hotels I stayed at in Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Nukus.
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Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:15 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
Is my medication allowed in Uzbekistan? Q&A

Last post by leela « Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:56 pm
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by steven » Tue May 23, 2017 6:19 am

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The full list of medications forbidden in Uzbekistan can be found here:

Check every ingredient in your medication to see if it is on the list or...

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A doctor's letter will certainly be better proof than I had.
I didn't declare anything. There wasn't really anyone to declare them to at the airport....
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Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:56 pm
Cheap flights to Uzbekistan coming soon?

Last post by leela « Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:40 pm
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by Martin73 » Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:20 am

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Uzbek authorities informed about negotiations with WizzAir:

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That would be great. Worth keeping an eye on any progress.

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Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:40 pm
SIM card - internet connection

Last post by semmel « Wed Jul 18, 2018 5:03 am
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by ayala » Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:18 am

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can tourists buy sim card nowadays?
i know that in previous years only locals could buy sim ..
i will need it for internet connection, anyone knows...

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Recently I got a ucell sim card in tashkent main store. Hotel registration slip was not required (was my first day and I had none)

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Wed Jul 18, 2018 5:03 am
Day trip from Kivah to Aral Sea

Last post by semmel « Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:53 am
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by dnurick » Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:03 pm

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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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They arrenged them together to "protect" them. As far as i know these are the last remaining ships in the southern aralkum. All others were...

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Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:53 am
Uzbekistan train - no problem using rzd.ru

Last post by semmel « Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:33 am
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by tatterdemalion » Wed Nov 01, 2017 5:20 pm

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I booked my Tashkent-Urgench ticket through rzd.ru and even though it's not an e-ticket I had no problem entering the station with it or boarding the...

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I have to warn everybody about this strategy! It woked for me but was very risky.

I was in the exact same situation. Was sitting out of the country...

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Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:33 am
day trip from Nukus to Moynaq

Last post by ejcraft « Mon Jul 09, 2018 4:49 am
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by sseron » Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:06 am

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hi!

i want to know if someone have pay for a driver to go for the day from Nukus to Moynaq to see the ships and the town. how much was? and if is...

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I just did this trip, organized by my hotel, the Jipek Joli Inn. They originally quoted me $70, but I negotiated down to $50 which included a...

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Mon Jul 09, 2018 4:49 am
Taxi from Urgench to desert fortress

Last post by sand12 « Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:59 am

by sand12 » Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:59 am

Hi,

On Sunday 22th July we will arrive to Urgench from Tashkent, by flight. We would like to take taxi from airport or bus station in Urgench and...

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Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:59 am
Tortkul cash

Last post by ttessrek « Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:52 pm

by ttessrek » Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:52 pm

If you are needing cash in Tortkul and you are using a credit card, make sure it is a Visa card. MasterCard is not taken in this town. Neither the...

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Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:52 pm
Travelling from Urgench to Tashkent

Last post by steven « Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:05 am
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by akbermo » Fri Jun 29, 2018 2:18 am

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We're a group of 7 Adults and 1 Toddler travelling from Urgench to Tashkent following the below itinerary:

25-Aug Urgench
26-Aug Khiva
27-Aug Khiva...

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There is a more direct line now, see and

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Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:05 am
Kungrad: Reports and Q&A

Last post by steven « Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:28 am

by steven » Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:28 am

Going to Kungrad, or just been there? Please post your reports, corrections, questions and more below.

We will update the Kungrad travel guide...

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Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:28 am
Drones in Central Asia - rules Q&A

Last post by silkroadski « Sun Jul 01, 2018 5:15 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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The Uzbeks. Though I’ve since heard they’ve relaxed the rule. I suspect it was just the grumpy boss on the day - the other officers would’ve...

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Sun Jul 01, 2018 5:15 am
Uzbekistan Airways winter schedule

Last post by davidalanlittle « Sat Jun 30, 2018 10:13 am
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by davidalanlittle » Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:56 pm

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Hi. I'm looking to sort out a flight from Tashkent to Astana at the beginning of November 2018. It seems the availability on the usual booking sites...

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Thanks Steven!

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Sat Jun 30, 2018 10:13 am
Registration in Uzbekistan - old system [archive]

Last post by steven « Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:52 am
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by mcclelk » Fri Jan 09, 2015 3:32 pm

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Hi,
I am going to be cycling across Uzbekistan this summer and I have a few questions about registration/accomodation.
1. Do you need to...

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This topic is now closed. All questions regarding the new system of registration starting July 2018 should be asked in this forum topic:

We...
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Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:52 am
Passenger customs declaration for Uzbekistan

Last post by steven « Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:35 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, abolished

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Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:35 am
Uzbekistan Railways don`t accept valid kazakh online-tickets

Last post by Milad « Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:16 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 a totally different experience to this! I arrived at Samarkand station 30 mins before my train departure to Bukhara having purchased my ticket...

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Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:16 pm
Uzbekistan for vegetarians/vegans

Last post by Cardiff Jon « Mon Jun 25, 2018 9:16 am
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by steven » Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:33 am

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Please post your tips for vegetarian/vegan food and restaurants in Uzbekistan below!

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Hi!

I can help with this one as went there back in March to what was one of the best trips I have ever done 😀 I’m a strict vegetarian but...

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Mon Jun 25, 2018 9:16 am
Analog filmrols in Uzbekistan

Last post by steven « Mon Jun 25, 2018 1:58 am
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by Bschnock » Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:05 pm

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Hello,

We’re travelling in Uzbekistan, in Bukhara now and on our way to Khiva.

We just ran out of filmrols (24*36) and have already been to all the...

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Battery should not be an issue, plenty of audio/video shops, just google фототехника ташкент and translate the results.

Here are some options I...

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Mon Jun 25, 2018 1:58 am
Bukhara - Urgench or Samarkand to Urgench (then Khiva)

Last post by steven « Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:17 am
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by Carafa » Fri May 25, 2018 1:52 pm

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Hello,

I'm looking for a bit or itinerary advice.

Originally, I was looking at going from Tashkent to Samarkand, then, if possible, going to...

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Yes that's a good route. There are different options but this is not a bad one.
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Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:17 am
public transportaion

Last post by steven « Sun Jun 17, 2018 12:00 pm
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by ayala » Sat Jun 16, 2018 7:57 pm

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Hi , i'm planning to travel solo to Uzbekistan (female) and have some questions:

1) I will carry a large backpack (60-70 liter), is there a room...

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1. Yes
2. I cannot say for sure. I arrived last year at the end of August and bought my tickets for the next 3 weeks, and it was fine. Will it be the...

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Sun Jun 17, 2018 12:00 pm
Transport from Bukhara -- Khiva -- Urgench/Nukus (May 2018)

Last post by steven « Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:44 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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Accoring to tutu that train only rides once every two weeks, not very usefull for most travellers I guess

Best to check on the station in...

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Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:44 am
Botanical garden in Tashkent

Last post by steven « Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:37 am
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by mvdn » Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:42 am

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Has anyone contact information for the Botanical Garden in Tashkent. Do they have a website?
I'd like to arrange a guided tour there.

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Seems not.

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Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:37 am
Men wearing shorts in Uzbekistan

Last post by AreWeThereYet? « Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:30 pm
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by CAHK » Sun Jun 10, 2018 7:26 pm

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Is it acceptable for men to wear short pants in Uzbekistan in summer? How about going into mosques?

Thanks!

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I wore shorts with little if any issue.

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Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:30 pm

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