Uzbekistan travel restrictions/reopening Q&A
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wanneeke »
Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:05 pm
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Uzbekistan re-open border from 0ctober 1st: does anybody know how's traveling now in Uzbekistan after re-open the border (from 1st october) ? Are...
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On a US passport, I'm applying for an Uzbek single-entry e-visa on
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Thu Apr 15, 2021 5:44 pm
Tashkent for foodies
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steven »
Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:31 am
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A thread to gather up tips and reviews for restaurants and other food experiences in and around Tashkent .
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I made this thread to post about the Chinaz bazaar ( Gmaps ), 65 km south of Tashkent on the road to Samarkand. They are famous for their fish , so...
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Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:44 am
Tashkent changing...for the worse?
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Christian77 »
Sun Mar 28, 2021 9:21 pm
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I have been surprised in the past by the transformations in street safety/harassment/crime in certain cities in the region. Bishkek is light years...
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As I understand it, the mob was organised, or at least condoned, by high-level political figures because there is a push to decriminalise gay sex as...
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Last post by steven
Mon Mar 29, 2021 5:54 am
Special permit for Surxondaryo region
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bamboo »
Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:58 am
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Hello,
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@Christian: ohh I had no idea there are 2 historical sites near the border. I thought most of the historical sites are in Termez.
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Last post by bamboo
Tue Mar 23, 2021 10:42 pm
same-sex married travelers
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edward james »
Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:10 pm
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Hello. Should a same-sex married couple - two men - expect the same respect and courteous service as other travelers or should they expect some...
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thank you each and all for thoughtful responses
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Sun Mar 21, 2021 2:00 pm
lake tudakul
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wombat »
Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:49 pm
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Does anybody have any knowledge or experience of camping spots at lake tudakul, near Bukhara? Or lodges at the lake? Anybody been birdwatching there...
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Not sure where I once copied this from, but I found this in my notes. As I am working on our Bukhara guide , I thought I would share them here --...
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Last post by steven
Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:03 am
mubinjon
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mazeno »
Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:26 pm
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mubinjon has died in april 2020.
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Beautiful place, I don't immediately recognize it. Must visit next time.
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Last post by steven
Sun Feb 07, 2021 5:56 am
STIHIA festival Moynaq: Q&A
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ayala »
Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:04 am
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Someone here might be interested -
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Stihia Festival is supposed to happen from 14-15 May in 2021.
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Last post by steven
Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:39 am
Drones in Central Asia - rules Q&A
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captbeardsomme »
Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:49 pm
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Hi
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Sorry to hear everybody's bad experiences in Uzbekistan.
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Last post by Torotaxi
Thu Jul 02, 2020 10:31 am
Uzbekistan Airways official site?
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PamT »
Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:26 pm
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Hi, I'm trying to book flights from Tashkent to Urgench but there seem to be a number of websites for Uzbek airways. Can anyone link me to the...
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I booked on an on-line travel agency (BudgetAir) and it all went fine. Mind you, there was no online check-in.
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Last post by AreWeThereYet?
Sat May 02, 2020 3:00 pm
Meaning of this symbol?
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AreWeThereYet? »
Sat Apr 25, 2020 6:03 am
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Hi all
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I loved how much the Turks fretted and flexed their muscles over in Kyrgyzstan during the WNG. Bishkek airport was filled with Turkish military...
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Sat May 02, 2020 2:56 pm
Is it nowadays possible to visit Uzbek enclaves in Kyrgyzstan?
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Peter87 »
Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:13 pm
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Hello,
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I updated our article on the Ferghana valley enclaves:
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Last post by steven
Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:01 am
baggage allowance on Uzbekistan Airways domestic Flights
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PamT »
Mon Feb 10, 2020 2:11 pm
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Hi, Does anyone know if luggage placed in the hold is free from Tashkent to Urgench on Uzbek Airways? Or is it like Uk budget airlines where you pay...
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Thanks, that is helpful.
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Last post by PamT
Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:23 pm
Luggage storage near tashkent airport
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Lesleynb »
Sun Feb 09, 2020 10:51 pm
Our flight from the UK lands at Tashkent airport at 08.25 (September 2020) and we then fly to Urgench at 20.25. As far as I know, there is no left...
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Last post by Lesleynb
Sun Feb 09, 2020 10:51 pm
Boysun Spring festival 2020
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JanDeAlleman »
Wed Feb 05, 2020 1:21 pm
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So... I've been getting the itch again to travel to Central Asia. Last time was 5 years ago, so it would be the perfect time for a reunion. I...
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Thanks for mentioning the festival, hadn't heard of it before. The capture on one of the pics from your link led me to which seems to be offering a...
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Last post by puska
Wed Feb 05, 2020 2:09 pm
World Championship Kok boru 20-25 March 2020 - Guzar, Uzbekistan
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steven »
Mon Feb 03, 2020 11:36 am
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I have heard from kok boru connoisseur tothierenverder the World Championship kok boru / kupkari / kokpar is to be held 20 - 25 March 2020 in Guzar,...
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It's a one-hour drive from Shahrisabz, so I suppose that's where the fancy people will stay.
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Last post by Christian77
Mon Feb 03, 2020 7:46 pm
Itinerary suggestion
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aseemdeodhar »
Fri Jan 24, 2020 11:07 pm
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Hi all!
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I think most people would find some time in Tashkent to be better than 2 days in Termez.
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Last post by steven
Mon Jan 27, 2020 6:32 am
Khiva to Nukus
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chiarac »
Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:20 am
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Hello,
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Just flag down any car and ask em'. In Nukus I found a car that would take 2 of us for $15. It was not an official taxi, just a regular guy who...
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Last post by lakers6902
Mon Jan 27, 2020 4:05 am
Uzbekistan Railways don`t accept valid kazakh online-tickets
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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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Just saw this thread and wanted to share my experience from 2019. We purchased all tickets from Kazakhstani sites, and each of them had a warning...
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Last post by amerikelinka
Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:10 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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Confirmed by locals ATMs no longer dispense US dollars since October 1. ATM exchange rate was 9230 which is lower than current market rate of 9580....
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Last post by Bakhtiyark
Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:45 am
Uzbekistan to abolish foreigner registration from July 2020
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Milad »
Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:07 pm
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The absurd counting of registration slips will finally come to an end: (Link is in Russian)
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A draft presidential decree “On additional measures to increase the effectiveness of ongoing reforms in the tourism sector” was published on the...
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Last post by sanjarbek
Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:14 am
Finding driver in Kokand: Rishton>Margilan>Fergana
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northinsouth1 »
Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:34 am
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Quick question: Does anyone know if there's a place in Kokund. where folks can hire a car/find a shared taxi from Kokund to Rishton/Margilan/Fergana?...
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Just for info - you can download Yandex app and use it in Fergana and Margilan cities.
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Last post by sanjarbek
Thu Dec 19, 2019 7:01 am
Arriving with more than $2000USD
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Craigbo »
Sun Dec 15, 2019 12:05 pm
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Hi all.
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Thanks for confirming, everyone!
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Last post by Craigbo
Tue Dec 17, 2019 1:43 am
Fortresses near Khiva
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FRT15 »
Thu Dec 12, 2019 3:03 pm
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How do the ancient fortresses around Khiva ( Ayaz Kala, etc.) compare to that of Merv? I realize Merv was once a lot larger but overall is there a...
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Hi Steven, thanks for the input. You are correct in that I am trying to determine a route through Turkmenistan. I plan to fly into Ashgabat and then...
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Fri Dec 13, 2019 1:15 pm
Tashkent airport: reports and Q&A
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steven »
Tue Oct 11, 2016 3:53 pm
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Please read and share your experience and questions about Tashkent airport below.
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There are. At least in the International Terminal. unsure about over the domestic side. They are outside the building, after you go up the escalators...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:47 am
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