Do you need to book ahead in November/December?
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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?
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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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Thu Oct 10, 2024 10:33 am
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Sun Oct 06, 2024 12:13 pm
Uzbekistan for vegetarians/vegans
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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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Eco cafe in Tashkent
Complete Vegetarian restaurant.
They do Vegan option as well
This place is just amazing. I'm so glad finding this place....
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Last post by Aquario
Wed Oct 02, 2024 1:38 pm
Bus from Bukhara to Khiva
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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
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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
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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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Last post by steven
Tue Sep 24, 2024 7:05 am
Going out in Tashkent
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steven »
Fri Nov 17, 2017 11:16 am
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We currently do not have the resources (nor the stomach) to research nightlife in Tashkent. I will use this first post to list some recurring...
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Heading to Uzbekistan later this month, so interested if there’s any more recent reports or recommendations on bars etc? Thanks in advance....
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Last post by barrera1
Sun Sep 22, 2024 9:30 am
Is my medication allowed in Uzbekistan? Q&A
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steven »
Tue May 23, 2017 6:19 am
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Please first read
Your questions and reports are welcome below
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Hello,
I'm travelling to Uzbekistan next month. I have ulcerative colitis and will need to take a few prescription medications with me.
I'm finding...
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Last post by Superliedowngirl
Mon Sep 16, 2024 4:36 pm
Khiva -> Bukhara: Morning Flight vs. Drive with Khorezm tour
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jorgefallan »
Tue Sep 10, 2024 3:02 am
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Hi all -
Hope you can help me with the following dilemma:
- On Sunday, October 6th, I can leave Khiva (after 1.5 full days there) at 7 AM and take...
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See the fortresses. They're unique. Bukhara & Samarkand have a lot of similarities.
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Last post by netllama
Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:59 am
Are eSIM available in Uzbekistan ?
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val »
Fri Aug 25, 2023 2:09 pm
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I got a cell phone with a standard SIM and possibility to add an eSIM.
Do you know if Uzbek mobile companies offer eSIM ?
This option is extremely...
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1gb 7 days only $3 very fair price.
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Last post by vettersonky
Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:24 pm
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Last post by sketchymarco
Thu Sep 12, 2024 5:00 pm
Does the 30day Visa Free Period Reset?
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Bianca »
Mon Sep 02, 2024 9:42 pm
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Hi We are New Zealand citizens visiting Uzbekistan for 30 days on the visa free regime. We will then travel to Tajik for about 25 days. We then need...
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Here's a recent experience from an Aussie:
more info here:
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Last post by Aquario
Wed Sep 11, 2024 9:22 pm
Ferghana horses
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Cyrusthegreat »
Tue Sep 10, 2024 3:11 am
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Hi all, I'm soon to be in Uzbek, Kyrg and Tajik, doing a clockwise loop to and from Tashkent. Just wondering if there is anywhere in particular in...
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oh damn, I thought they were still a thing! Thanks very much Steven.
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Last post by Cyrusthegreat
Wed Sep 11, 2024 3:16 am
ATM situation in Uzbekistan
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netllama »
Sat Apr 20, 2019 3:42 am
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I'm going to be in Uzbekistan in July (got my e-visa yesterday!), and am working on pre-planning money. Since it seems like ATMs are not a sure thing...
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can confirm ATMs are everywhere and i didnt find any without fees either
also, if credit card is accepted, take note there is usually a 1.5%...
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Last post by minion
Wed Sep 11, 2024 3:10 am
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Last post by Ladnaks
Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:38 pm
Trip Report: Termez on a Budget
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paisa23 »
Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:38 am
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Trip report for seeing Termez on a budget in mid-Oct 2023. Excluding night trains, I spent about $60usd for 32 hours in the city. I couldn't find...
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Hi!
Thank you for a wonderful report!
Can I ask everyone for the border permits info? Do I need any border permits for KAMIRTEPA, ZARAUTSOY, which...
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Last post by lucie
Wed Sep 04, 2024 8:22 am
Changing Tajik Somoni in Uzbekistan
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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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Same for me, I still have some Tajik Somonis left. I didn't want to exchange them when leaving Tajikistan at the black market at the border because I...
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Last post by Aeglil
Sat Aug 31, 2024 3:22 am
Kungrad: Reports and Q&A
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steven »
Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:28 am
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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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Hi everyone.
I ask for help to understand how I can contact the accommodations indicated in the Kungrad guide as I cannot find valid references in...
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Last post by piesse
Thu Aug 29, 2024 11:23 pm
Trains for October (45 days out)
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traveler24 »
Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:37 am
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Hi,
I am trying to find train availability for 9 October, but nothing is available (no routes seem active). Same for 8 Oct. Have been checking for a...
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If tickets are available up to a certain date (which does not go forward day by day) there are likely some schedules not yet finished, might be due...
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Last post by Milad
Thu Aug 29, 2024 5:08 pm
Khiva - Moynaq - Nukus - Kungrad by public transport
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Rowan35 »
Fri Sep 30, 2022 5:29 pm
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Hi everyone,
A couple of days ago we travelled from Khiva to Moynak and back to Nukus by public transport. When trying to research the route we...
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Hello !
I would like to go to Moynaq from Khiva tomorrow (30/08). Someone would like too ?
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Last post by viniciushcsenra
Thu Aug 29, 2024 7:15 am
Khiva to Nukus
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chiarac »
Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:20 am
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Hello,
do you have any recommendation about how to go from Khiva to Nukus??
Thanks!
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From Khiva to Nukus, not sure if anyone mentioned, but if you are a group of 2-4, book a castle tour from your Khiva hotel to your Nukus hotel would...
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Last post by SasuraiJoe
Tue Aug 20, 2024 5:13 am
Yandex Go: what am I doing wrong?
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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 also got Yandex Go working with a UK phone number. I downloaded the app from the Play store, but couldn't make an account with my phone number.
I...
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Last post by PickledChris
Mon Aug 19, 2024 5:27 pm
Kyrgyz som to Uzbek sum
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agaragar »
Sun May 12, 2024 12:20 pm
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I have some Kyrgyz som with me, is it possible to change the currency to Uzbek sum in Uzbekistan? I’m crossing the land border from Bishkek to...
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Hi do you know where to change kyrgyz som to uzbek som in Tashkent ?
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Last post by monika
Wed Aug 14, 2024 8:45 am
Using a Drone in Uzbekistan
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JChase85 »
Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:33 pm
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Hi everyone! I wanted to ask if anyone has had any luck using a drone in Uzbekistan, from the travel advisory I saw this:
1. Due to the increasing...
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More rules and experiences gathered at
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Mon Aug 12, 2024 7:31 am
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