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Urgench to Fergana (solo traveller tips help)

Last post by rocknroll5 « Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:30 pm
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by roseiro » Wed Mar 19, 2025 8:41 am

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Hello, this is my first post on the forum.

My wife (63) and myself (age 61) will be travelling for the first time in Uzbekistan from april 2nd until...

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Train ticket > I suggest you to purchase in advance online. You can buy easily on Uzbekistan railway website (or even on their app) and pay with...

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Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:30 pm
Margilan to Tashkent Train

Last post by sebhoff « Wed Mar 19, 2025 5:51 pm
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by TicoTaco » Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:34 am

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Does anybody know which side of the train has the more scenic view for this route? Also, is that on the single-seat side or two-seat side (as the...

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As far as I remember, the better views into the valley going up to the tunnel on the Fergana side is to the right. This is also where I think the...

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Last post by sebhoff
Wed Mar 19, 2025 5:51 pm
Kattakurgan/Tim and Arab-Ata Mausoleum/Bukhara

Last post by Arcano9 « Thu Mar 13, 2025 11:34 am

by Arcano9 » Thu Mar 13, 2025 11:34 am

Hello friends

I want to visit the Arab-Ata Mausoleum in Tim, a village roughly in the middle of the way between Samarkand and Bukhara ( I was...

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Last post by Arcano9
Thu Mar 13, 2025 11:34 am
touragency Samarkand - 7 lakes

Last post by steven « Mon Mar 10, 2025 1:05 am
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by sah86 » Fri Mar 07, 2025 1:39 pm

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Hi all,

we are a family of 4 from the Netherlands and would love to do a private 3 days/2 night tour to Tajikistan from Samarkand on 23 april 2025....

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Since all Uzbek tour agencies will go through ZTDA or another Tajik tour operator to book the guesthouse at 7 lakes, I recommend you get in touch...

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Last post by steven
Mon Mar 10, 2025 1:05 am
Aral Sea or Nuratau Mountains as a side trip?

Last post by dkc192 « Sun Mar 02, 2025 10:47 pm

by dkc192 » Sun Mar 02, 2025 10:47 pm

Hi all, title pretty much says it all. Planning a 2.5 week trip through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in late October/early November, and during that...

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Last post by dkc192
Sun Mar 02, 2025 10:47 pm
Air Samarkand: how to book a ticket?

Last post by steven « Mon Feb 03, 2025 11:25 am
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by BigStu » Sun Feb 02, 2025 1:58 am

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I'm trying to book a plane ticket on the newish Air Samarkand, from Samarkand to Istanbul. I can choose a ticket and enter all my info on their...

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If that's the case, you will have to ask a local tour operator to book it for you.

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Last post by steven
Mon Feb 03, 2025 11:25 am
Car insurance in Uzbekistan

Last post by I35TX « Sat Feb 01, 2025 2:45 pm
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by Mirmiru » Sat Jun 15, 2019 8:27 am

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In March 2018, on the border between Turkmenistan (Dashoguz) and Uzbekistan (Shovot), I had my car insured by O'zbekinvest insurance company...

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You can definitely get it at most borders, but to be safe (in case border didn't have or if they were temporarily closed), I bought car insurance in...

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Last post by I35TX
Sat Feb 01, 2025 2:45 pm
Uzbekistan LOI and Visa with Syrian Passport / German Residency

Last post by Julian1996 « Tue Jan 28, 2025 8:02 pm
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by Julian1996 » Mon Jan 27, 2025 7:24 pm

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Can Syrian Passport Holders with German Residency Apply for a Visa to Uzbekistan?

I’m seeking advice regarding the visa application process for...

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Thanks! We'll do our best to reach out to them. I understand the concerns authorities may have related to her country of origin, but we hope to...

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Last post by Julian1996
Tue Jan 28, 2025 8:02 pm
Multiple Entry Visa needed as EU Citizen?

Last post by Cirdan1972 « Mon Jan 27, 2025 3:28 pm
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by Cirdan1972 » Fri Jan 24, 2025 5:37 pm

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I am a German national and will be in Usbekistan this August for about 14 days. I understand that I won't need a visa if I do not stay longer than 30...

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Thanks a lot Steven!

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Last post by Cirdan1972
Mon Jan 27, 2025 3:28 pm
Luggage Storage at Tashkent Railway Station

Last post by Milad « Sun Jan 26, 2025 4:52 am
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by not_so_tall » Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:22 pm

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Hi

Is it possible to store luggage ( one suitcase ) at Tashkent Railway Station for about a week? I plan to store my bag there and travel to...

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You will arrive at Tashkent Central station, which has luggage storage.

It's a bit confusing, there are just two stations but they have many names....

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Last post by Milad
Sun Jan 26, 2025 4:52 am
hiking/trekking/village homestay

Last post by Christian77 « Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:43 am
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by gilligroom » Tue Jan 21, 2025 8:31 am

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Hi All

I am really keen on an extended trip hiking and home staying in late March/April and have 5 weeks available to play around with.
Travelling...

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Check out the map and you can see that Kasia's route can be expanded on. You seem to have a lot of time. You can go from Forish/Porasht in the east...

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Last post by Christian77
Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:43 am
Tashkent: Gulnara guesthouse closed?

Last post by gilligroom « Sun Jan 19, 2025 2:01 am
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by sah10406 » Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:02 am

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Gulnara Guesthouse in Tashkent has always been very popular with visitors, but I think it might have closed last year?

They are still listed on...

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I have had recent contact with Gulnara Guesthouse - Ravshan at [email protected]

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Last post by gilligroom
Sun Jan 19, 2025 2:01 am
dark sky hotel along the silk road

Last post by maenad « Wed Jan 01, 2025 10:54 pm

by maenad » Wed Jan 01, 2025 10:54 pm

I've always wanted to stay in a place where I can properly see the milky way at night, and the stars. Can anybody recommend a hotel where this might...

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Last post by maenad
Wed Jan 01, 2025 10:54 pm
Yandex Go: what am I doing wrong?

Last post by Lagerfeld « Sat Dec 28, 2024 8:19 pm
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by sah10406 » Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:48 pm

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Just arrived in Tashkent, and trying to wrestle with the Yandex Go app.

App is downloaded fine. To do anything I need to connect my account to my...

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I was in Tashkent with my mobile phone with 2 sim cards: one from KZ and one from Germany and all worked very good.
My phone was registered by Yandex...

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sat Dec 28, 2024 8:19 pm
Uhum trip from Bukhara on the cheap?

Last post by Lincoln « Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:30 pm

by Lincoln » Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:30 pm

Hello everyone,

Total newbie to Uzbekistan and I'll be going for the first time in April.

A friend recommended a side trip from Bukhara to Uhum...

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Last post by Lincoln
Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:30 pm
Trip to the Ustjurt-Plateau (and Aral Lake Tour)

Last post by Morfig « Sat Nov 30, 2024 12:46 am
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by Kyanin » Mon Nov 11, 2024 9:11 pm

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(this is a respost after I had accidentally put the first one into the wrong subforum)

Hey hey,

for an Uzb trip in April/May next year, im looking...

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Hi. I did a trip to the lakeshore a week ago. Paid 170usd. It was an option to stay in the yurt for the night (with extra cost), however I decided...

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Last post by Morfig
Sat Nov 30, 2024 12:46 am
Changing Tajik Somoni in Uzbekistan

Last post by Istvan « Fri Nov 15, 2024 11:24 am
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by BJ1045 » Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:00 am
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Hey all,

We are currently in Uzbekistan coming from Tajikistan and have still some Tajik Somoni left. We have been to a couple of banks in Samarkand...

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Few days ago I asked at the NBU (national bank) in Kokand but didn't accepted Tajik somoni. They took Kazakh tenge at 15 instead of the official 25....
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Last post by Istvan
Fri Nov 15, 2024 11:24 am
Uzbekistan for vegetarians/vegans

Last post by Aquario « Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:40 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!

We summarize all information on the Silk Road food page .

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Now that I am back from my trip, I can provide more feedback

Tashkent:
I pretty much went to Eco cafe near Pushkin metro station almost everyday,...
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Last post by Aquario
Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:40 am
Diesel in Uzbekistan

Last post by pangolin « Sun Oct 27, 2024 5:06 am
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by medhajoseph » Fri Dec 12, 2014 3:28 am
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We will be driving in our own vehicles in Uzbek in June 2015. I understand diesel is not easily available, can we get to buy Jerry cans in Tashkent....

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Since we were a bit worried visiting Usbekistan during the cotton harvesting season, we just wanted to give you a quick update on the situation in...
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Last post by pangolin
Sun Oct 27, 2024 5:06 am
Do you need to book ahead in November/December?

Last post by Milad « Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:02 am
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by AmyO » Thu Oct 10, 2024 1:09 am

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Hello! We are traveling in Uzbekistan from 23 November to 6 December. We would like to grab trains and explore at our own pace but I read in the...

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Yes, trains may sell out even in low season. E.g. if booking right now for tomorrow from Tashkent to Samarkand, there are a few places available on a...

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Last post by Milad
Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:02 am
Can I get US dollars in Uzbekistan?

Last post by roundthehouses « Thu Oct 10, 2024 10:33 am
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by kohji » Sun Jul 21, 2024 9:49 am

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I need to get US dollars in Uzbekistan to join a tour of Turkmenistan.
Can I get US dollars at banks, ATMs, currency exchange offices, etc. in...

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Update: yesterday (30 September) I went to the Halyk Bank in Bukhara, was able to easily withdraw USD with a mastercard over the counter. Very...

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Last post by roundthehouses
Thu Oct 10, 2024 10:33 am
Importation of drone via border crossing

Last post by shotonpolaroid « Sun Oct 06, 2024 12:13 pm

by shotonpolaroid » Sun Oct 06, 2024 12:13 pm

Hi all,

As the title suggest, the drone will be torn down into pieces rather than a whole unit as I understand that drone usage is not allowed in...

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Last post by shotonpolaroid
Sun Oct 06, 2024 12:13 pm
Bus from Bukhara to Khiva

Last post by curlytr « Wed Sep 25, 2024 7:22 am
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by schuali » Wed May 15, 2019 6:23 am

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There is a bus option from Bukhara to Khiva. Go to Karavan Bazar, there you find a lot of taxi drivers telling you that there is no bus. Follow the...

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Does anybody have recent information if this bus is still operated? Thanks 🙏

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Last post by curlytr
Wed Sep 25, 2024 7:22 am
Bring USD to Uzbekistan

Last post by sketchymarco « Tue Sep 24, 2024 4:04 pm
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by freshcomca » Wed Aug 28, 2024 12:02 pm

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If you can change your home currency to USD at low rates before entering Uzbekistan, do so and don't bring other standard currencies such as Euros or...

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I might be late to the party but it's easy to change UZS to KZT on the Kazakh side, there's a bunch of shacks exchanging money a few hundred meters...

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Last post by sketchymarco
Tue Sep 24, 2024 4:04 pm
Uzbekistan: hotels in small places

Last post by steven « Tue Sep 24, 2024 7:05 am
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by Bart-Jan » Tue May 10, 2016 1:52 pm

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My registration problem turned out to be no problem at all. Nobody even looked at the registration slips at the Denau border crossing.

Since I tried...

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Via email: Hotel Safar Ali in Urgut:

The beds are very hard! Otherwise all good standard; spacious rooms, kettle & tea, clean bathroom, breakfast...

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Tue Sep 24, 2024 7:05 am

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