Shared Taxis as train alternative
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Toby_27 »
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:57 pm
Hi,
visiting Uzbekistan in May and was hoping to travel from Khiva > Bukhara > Samarkand > Tashkent via train.
I wanted to not book trains in...
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Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:57 pm
Soviet Souvenirs - Uzbekistan
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zebra12 »
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:49 pm
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I read that the Yangiobod Bazaar is the place to visit for old antiques/souvenirs from the soviet era. My understand is that this is only open on the...
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It depends what you mean with ‘soviet’. Quite a long era and it ranges from furniture to pins. Jangiobod would indeed be a good gamble since they...
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Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:09 am
Same day Uzbekistan Entry & Exit by Double Entry Tourist E Visa allowed?
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boundule »
Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:12 pm
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Next Month I want to visit Uzbekistan & Tajikistan. My Plan is Entry Uzbekistan by Flight on 15 April with Double Entry E-visa.
Then My trip Bukhara...
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Thanks a lot.
One another Query: on Eid Day (EId-Ul-Fitre) is Uzbekistan-Tajikistan Border Open or close?
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Last post by boundule
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:44 pm
Muynaq/Aral at the end of July
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dukefleed »
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:32 pm
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Hi everyone. We are a family of four and we'll be in Uzbekistan for a few days at the end of July. I know this is not the best time, but it was the...
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I didn't go there as a day trip. Its a very long drive, and its still going to be hot regardless of where you spend the night.
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Last post by netllama
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:06 pm
Rail travel in Uzkekistan
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Curious »
Fri Feb 16, 2024 2:26 am
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For commonly travelled routes, e,g. Tashkent-Bukhara-Samarqand, what is the difference between the cheapest economy seats and more expensive...
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I also discovered today that only HUMO and UZ is accepted by UZ Railways... when did that change? :(
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Last post by magdalena.broda
Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:37 pm
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Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:25 pm
Buying silkavia airplane tickets
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chris498 »
Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:38 am
Hello everyone,
Has anyone had some experience with SilkAVIA or the payment system clickup? I am trying to buy airplane tickets but it seems the...
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Last post by chris498
Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:38 am
Kok Boru around Nowruz
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algerian_rumba »
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:32 am
Hi everyone,
Does anybody have an idea if there are any major (or minor) Kok Boru games being held around the Nowruz holiday season? In the Fergana...
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Last post by algerian_rumba
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:32 am
Visiting Shohimardon / Shakhimardan
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Peter87 »
Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:13 pm
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Hello,
Since citizens of many countries don‘t need a visa for neither Uzbekistan nor Kyrgyzstan nowadays a visit to for example the Sokh enclave...
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Hi all,
I have been in contact with authorities in Fergana.
There is a process to gain permission from the Uzbek side but it is convoluted and...
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Last post by algerian_rumba
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:29 am
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Last post by leon1127
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:29 pm
Travel to Shohimardon exclave possible?
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stan.dby.mode »
Sun Mar 10, 2024 5:39 pm
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Hi,
we are currently in Uzbekistan and are considering visiting the Uzbek exclave of Shohimardon (Shakhimardan) in Kyrgyzstan. Unfortunately, I...
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There is some information in this thread:
Seems like a no. Of course, you can still try your luck at the border. I'd be interested to hear what you...
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Last post by Milad
Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:26 pm
Fergana valley from the city of Fergana
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Forest777 »
Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:57 pm
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If we decide to go to Fergana-the city I'd like to know how easy it is for get tours into the Fergana Valley, and possibly see some of the Tien Shan...
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You do know that you are asking strangers to provide you with free advice, right?
If you want helpful answers, it helps to make it as easy as...
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Last post by bwv812
Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:49 pm
Samarqand sights
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Curt »
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:48 pm
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I am on a really tight schedule and wonder what is the minimum time needed to see the sights of Samarqand? Can all the main sights be covered in one...
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I am on a really tight schedule and wonder what is the minimum time needed to see the sights of Samarqand? Can all the main sights be covered in one...
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Last post by steven
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:03 am
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Last post by JavaidAli
Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:01 pm
Interpretor for a couple of hours
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by
reneeineastbay »
Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:17 pm
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My sister and I will be in Bukhara in April. We plan to see the sights on a self-guided tour because we are not interested in too many facts and...
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How much should one tip a tour guide who has spent a day (about 6 hours) with you?
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Last post by Curious
Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:18 am
Tashkent: Gulnara guesthouse closed?
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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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They appear to have come back to life, on booking.com anyway.
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Last post by sah10406
Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:31 pm
UK Monzo debit card
by
Toby_27 »
Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:18 pm
Hi,
Anyone had any experience using uk monzo mastercard debit in Uzbekistan?
would mainly want to just withdraw som from ATMs
Cheers
Toby
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Last post by Toby_27
Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:18 pm
US$ or Som?
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by
daryl »
Thu Aug 24, 2023 4:25 pm
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We're Canadian and we're wondering if som or US $$ cash is cheaper and most convenient to make most purchases in Uzbekistan? In some countries you...
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Can one exchange USD or EUR into SOM (UZS) at better rates than what you would get at an ATM? Are there exchange kiosks for this purpose or os it...
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Last post by Curious
Fri Feb 16, 2024 2:19 am
Tour guide & tourist car costs
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Curious »
Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:44 am
What is a fair amount to pay for an English speaking local guides, in Tashkent Bukhara & Samarqand - for about 6 hours of touring? Can anyone...
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Last post by Curious
Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:44 am
Are Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Imodium legal?
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Ben0301 »
Mon Feb 12, 2024 7:00 pm
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Hello
Essentially, what if says in the tin, are Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Imodium legal to bring into Uzbekistan for a tourist visiting for one...
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If all that is giving you a headache: Why not just have an aspirin ? :roll:
(Apologies, just couldn’t help it)
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Last post by adi
Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:51 pm
Itinerary Advice and Questions
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by
basileus »
Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:41 pm
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Hi folks,
I am a new joiner to the forum and hoping you will share your collective wisdom with me. I have travelled a lot in Turkey, the Middle...
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Thanks, all!
Really appreciate all of the information. Kasia I will certainly be looking into the private transfer from Khiva to Bukhara via the...
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Last post by basileus
Sat Feb 10, 2024 1:58 pm
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Last post by thommy_tjk
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:13 am
First arrival observations
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by
DSO_Canuck »
Tue Apr 18, 2023 5:37 pm
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We just arrived into Uzbek a few days ago and I thought these observations might be helpful for others. This info is current as of Apr 14/2023....
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Hello Woody,
This is very useful info. I was not aware that perhaps we could have made these setting changes to get a hotspot even with the cheapest...
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Last post by Woody
Wed Feb 07, 2024 6:55 am
uzbekistan - navruz
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majk »
Fri Feb 02, 2024 3:18 pm
hej , i have some questions
neuruz - celebration, festival in which place (village) do you recommend visiting...
- 4 x 4 car rental which company
-...
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Last post by majk
Fri Feb 02, 2024 3:18 pm
Tajikistan or Kazakhstan after Uzbekistan?
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by
ChrisFitz2024 »
Mon Jan 29, 2024 7:38 am
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Hi everyone,
I'm in Central Asia in April/May for 14-days and need some help!
I'm 100% doing Uzbekistan (Tashkent-Khiva-Bukhara-Samarkand) as its...
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Thanks. I think I've decided to head into Tajikistan. It's cheaper (less flights) and I can see some nature after 10 days of Uzbek buildings.
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Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:04 pm
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