Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Uzbekistan
Why Go?
The region's cradle of culture for more than two millennia,
Uzbekistan is the proud home to a spellbinding arsenal of
architecture and ancient cities, all deeply infused with the
bloody, fascinating history of the Silk Road. In terms of
sights alone, Uzbekistan is Central Asia's biggest draw and
most impressive showstopper.
Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva never fail to impress visi-
tors with their fabulous mosques, medressas and mausole-
ums, while its more eccentric attractions, such as the fast
disappearing Aral Sea, the fortresses of desperately remote
Karakalpakstan, its boom town capital Tashkent and the
ecotourism opportunities of the Nuratau Mountains, mean
that even the most diverse tastes can be catered for.
Despite being a harshly governed police state, Uzbekistan
remains an extremely friendly country where hospitality re-
mains an essential element of daily life and you'll be made
to feel genuinely welcome by the people you meet.
Tashkent ......................139
Kokand ........................161
Fergana ...................... 164
Andijon ....................... 168
Samarkand .................169
Shakhrisabz ................181
Termiz .........................183
Nurata ........................ 186
Bukhara ......................187
Urgench......................200
Khiva ..........................203
Nukus ......................... 210
Moynaq .......................214
Best Places to Eat
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City Grill (p151)
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National Food (p150)
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Platan (p178)
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Minzifa (p197)
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Ogahiy Fish Restaurant
(p209)
When to Go
Tashkent
°C/°F
Temp
Rainfall
inches/mm
40/104
5/125
4/100
30/86
3/75
20/68
2/50
10/50
1/25
Best Places to
Stay
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Jahongir B&B (p176)
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Amulet (p196)
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Hovli Poyon B&B (p196)
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Komil Hotel (p196)
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Meros B&B (p207)
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Apr-Jun
Clear
skies, sunshine
and cool air
combine to create
perfect travel
conditions.
Jul
The extreme
heat of the
summer means
bargains can
be had at many
hotels.
Sep-Oct
Days
remain warm de-
spite the summer
having passed,
and it's yet to get
cold.
