- Important points
- Choosing wings
- Hotel or apartment
- Transport subtleties
- Nightingales are not fed with fables
- Useful details
- Perfect travel to Uzbekistan
The most ancient states on the territory of modern Uzbekistan originated in the 8th century BC, and therefore the history of Central Asia can be studied here not from books, but from living preserved monuments of the magnificent past. Amazingly beautiful mosques and madrasahs, mausoleums and palaces have survived in Khiva and Khorezm, Bukhara and Samarkand, and a trip to Uzbekistan will help replenish the family photo album with unique views of world cultural values.
And also, according to the World Happiness Report, in 2016 the republic became "the happiest country in the CIS", which gives a reason to go on a trip and also become a little happier.
Important points
- To travel to Uzbekistan, a Russian tourist will only need a valid passport. You don't have to worry about getting a visa.
- Study the customs rules carefully so as not to become a victim of circumstances both when entering the country and on the way back. Pay special attention to the rule that does not allow you to take out more cash than was declared at the entrance.
- When buying antiques made 100 or more years ago, get an export permit from the Ministry of Culture.
- Officially, no bank changes rubles for Uzbek sums, but dollars and euros are sold and bought everywhere. For settlements in the provinces, it is better to have cash.
Choosing wings
The easiest way to get to the Uzbek capital and several other cities of the country is on the wings of Aeroflot. Travel time to Tashkent will be about 4 hours, and the ticket price will start from $ 350. The second permanent carrier Uzbekistan Airways also connects Moscow with Samarkand, Urgench and Fergana. Airports of several Russian cities also have Uzbek airlines flying to the Central Asian republic in their schedules. From Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk, Samara, Omsk, Krasnodar and St. Petersburg there is an opportunity to fly to Samarkand, Namangan, Andijan and, of course, to Tashkent.
If you are afraid of heights, travel to Uzbekistan can be undertaken using land transport. A direct train connects the two capitals and takes less than three days to travel.
Hotel or apartment
The traditions of oriental hospitality are reflected in the Uzbek hotel business. Hotels in the country are distinguished by a high level of service and cleanliness, and even in an inexpensive "three-ruble note" in Tashkent, guests are guaranteed daily perfect cleaning, breakfasts and air conditioning. The price of such a room will be about $ 40 in the capital, and in the provinces you can find a similar hotel for $ 30. Among other important options for the guest is free wireless Internet.
5 * hotels in Tashkent can be called ideal and fully corresponding to the assigned level of classification. A day in the "five" will cost about $ 110.
A significant place for tourists, the city of Samarkand does not lag behind the capital in terms of the development of guest infrastructure. When traveling in Samarkand, it is best to stay in a private boarding house, where visitors are guaranteed a set of necessary amenities, breakfast and an ideal location relative to historical attractions. The price of a hotel room in a boarding house of the level of a three-star hotel with breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking within a five-minute walk from Registan Square will be from $ 30 to $ 40.
Transport subtleties
Car rental services in Uzbekistan are still only in the plans of the ministry responsible for the tourist destination, but it is quite possible to order a car with a driver for trips to cities or provinces here. These machines are usually attached to large hotels. Taxi drivers are also not averse to making extra money on long trips. The main condition is to negotiate prices in advance. In addition, in remote provinces, the Russian language is not as widespread as in cities, and therefore taxi drivers often act as an interpreter on such excursions.
Local airlines have scheduled flights from the capital to most major cities in the country. Railways connect Tashkent with Andijan, Bukhara, Termez and Urgench, and high-speed express trains run between Samarkand and the capital, covering a distance of ------ km in 4 hours. Bus service is available between all major cities in the country.
The metro is open in the capital, and in other cities it is best to travel by taxi. Minibuses cannot boast of having an air conditioner, which in the Uzbek weather realities is fraught with health problems for an unaccustomed person.
Nightingales are not fed with fables
The main dish of Uzbek cuisine is the legendary pilaf, and you can try it here both in an expensive restaurant and at a snack bar on the market. The difference will be only in the cost of a portion, but the quality of the work of local chefs has remained unchanged for many centuries. You can have an inexpensive snack in canteens in the markets. The amount of the check will be minimal, and the tourist will feel not only the aroma of Uzbek spices, but also the national flavor and character of local residents.
"A modest snack" in Uzbekistan means spending a little money on a generous portion of pilaf, green tea and indispensable sweets. The price of the issue is from $ 5. Dinner for two in a city restaurant with local wine will cost $ 30, and a full dinner for two in a 5 * hotel will cost $ 40.
Useful details
- When choosing a taxi, even for short trips, look for an air-conditioned car. The climate of Uzbekistan is not conducive to opening windows for most of the year. Remember to remind the driver to turn on the air conditioner and be sure to bargain on the cost of the trip before the car starts to move.
- So that the local police do not have a reason for long conversations, carry a photocopy of your passport with you. It is better to leave the original in the hotel safe.
- The average price for taxi services for an 8-hour walk in the city or the surrounding area is $ 25.
- 4G mobile communication services are provided by Uzbek cellular operators UCell and UMS. 3G standard is also available from Beeline.
Perfect travel to Uzbekistan
The sharply continental Uzbek climate guarantees intense heat and drought in summer and a fairly cold winter, especially in the mountainous regions of the country. If the temperature + 42 ° C or higher is not your format, avoid trips in summer and late spring. It is best to book tickets to Uzbekistan for April or October, when even long excursions in the open air are comfortable and do not cause health problems.
