Uzbekistan travel guides
Practical answers from our team in Tashkent: when to go, how long to stay, which cities to choose and how to travel between them.
The best time to visit Uzbekistan
Spring and autumn are the two comfortable seasons in Uzbekistan. A month by month guide to weather, crowds, prices and festivals, written by a Tashkent based team.
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How many days do you need in Uzbekistan?
Three days covers Samarkand. Seven covers the Silk Road classics. Ten adds Khiva, fourteen adds the valleys and the desert. Realistic route lengths from a local operator.
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Samarkand or Bukhara: which city should you choose?
Samarkand overwhelms, Bukhara absorbs. A local comparison of the two great Silk Road cities: monuments, atmosphere, walkability and how long to stay in each.
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Travelling Uzbekistan by train
The Afrosiyob high speed train links Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and beyond. How the network works, which legs are worth taking by rail, and when to fly or drive instead.
Read the guide →Visas and entry rules for Uzbekistan
How entry to Uzbekistan works: visa free travel, the official e visa, what border officers ask for and how hotel registration is handled. Written by a Tashkent based operator.
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What to eat in Uzbekistan
Plov, samsa, bread from the tandyr, lagman and the bazaar fruit that defines a season. A local guide to Uzbek food, including what vegetarians can order.
Read the guide →First time in Uzbekistan: practical travel tips
Money, taxis, internet, dress, safety and etiquette in Uzbekistan. The practical briefing we give our own travellers before their first trip.
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