Air Samarkand: how to book a ticket?
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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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Mon Feb 03, 2025 11:25 am
Car insurance in Uzbekistan
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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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Hmm, and off booking. Com again. What other places are recommended for 2-3 nights in Tashkent- this sort of style?
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Last post by gilligroom
Sun Jan 19, 2025 2:01 am
dark sky hotel along the silk road
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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?
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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 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?
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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)
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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?
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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
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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Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:59 am
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Last post by sketchymarco
Thu Sep 12, 2024 5:00 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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Wed Sep 11, 2024 3:16 am
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