Ahh reminded me of my stay in Tashkent some 30 years ago (spent 6 months there)

i loved uzbek pilau and shashlik

I assume it’s changed a lot now

INFO on Uzbekistan

Passport: British passport Holder

Visa: On arrival for 30 days

Taxi App: Yandex Go (very cheap)

Any other useful info:

- The best currency to exchange is in USD to get the best rate.

- Alternatively, you can exchange your GBP or other currencies in local banks to get the best rate

- You can also use cards like Monzo, etc where debit cards are accepted.

- Book train tickets using http://12go.asia&source=gmail&ust=1733821223888000&usg=AOvVaw35KLPULtq0eMpc2Tl4E8X l">12go.asia (minimum 2 weeks in advance). Book 1st class tickets to have a comfortable journey especially with kids. Train service is reliable and usually on time. Ensure you go to the station at least 50 minutes before departure.

- If you book a tour guide, always haggle at least 50% of the price.

- ⁠buy an Uzbek sim from the airport

Here’s my Uzbekistan Trip Itinerary:

Day 1: Friday, 25th October

- Fly to Uzbekistan

- Accommodation:

- Check-in: 25th October

Day 2: Saturday, 26th October

- Arrive in Tashkent at 01:20 AM

- Rest and acclimatize

- Morning: Visit Khast Imam Complex (see the Quran of Caliph Uthman)

- Afternoon: Tour Tashkent Metro (explore its beautifully decorated stations)

- Evening: Stroll through Broadway Street for cafes, street artists, and souvenirs

Day 3: Sunday, 27th October

- Tashkent to Samarkand

- Morning: Visit the Tashkent Tower for panoramic views

- Late Morning: Get the train from Tashkent to Samarkand (Approx. 3-4 hours)

- Check-out from AirBnB in Tashkent

- Check-in at accommodation in Samarkand

- Afternoon: Explore Registan Square and Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, visit Imam Bukhari complex

- Evening: Visit Siab Bazaar for local food and souvenirs

Day 4: Monday, 28th October

- Explore Samarkand

- Morning: Visit Shakhi Zinda Necropolis (famous for its beautiful mausoleums)

- Explore the ruins of the Bibi-Khanym Mosque

- Afternoon: Visit the Ulugh Beg Observatory (discover the history of astronomy)

- Evening: Explore Afrosiab Museum (dedicated to the ancient history of Samarkand)

Day 5: Tuesday, 29th October

- Full Day in Samarkand

- Morning: Visit more of Registan Square and the Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis

- Afternoon: Return to Siab Bazaar for a local market experience

- Evening: Free time for wandering around the historic city and relaxing

Day 6: Wednesday, 30th October

- Samarkand to Bukhara

- Morning: Take a train from Samarkand to Bukhara (Approx. 2 hours)

- Check-out from Samarkand

- Afternoon: Explore Poi Kalyan Complex (with its famous minaret)

- Evening: Walk around the historic Lyab-i-Hauz area (lakeside and tea houses)

Day 7: Thursday, 31st October

- Explore Bukhara

- Morning: Visit the Ark Fortress, the city's oldest structure

- Explore the Samanid Mausoleum

- Afternoon: Visit Bolo Haouz Mosque (known for its wooden pillars and painted ceilings)

- Visit Magoki-Attori Mosque, one of the oldest surviving mosques in Central Asia

- Explore the Char Minar, a picturesque mosque with four towers

- Visit the 3 historical places outside Bukhara - hire a local taxi driver

Day 8: Friday, 1st November

- Bukhara to Tashkent

- Morning: Free time in Bukhara for last-minute sightseeing or shopping

- Afternoon: Take a train from Bukhara to Tashkent (Approx. 7 hours)

- Evening: Arrive in Tashkent and head to the airport (no accommodation booked)

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