Uzbekistan Airways is the national airline of Uzbekistan, offering flights to various destinations worldwide, including the route from Delhi to Tashkent. We were supposed to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Tashkent, but due to a flight change and we did not want to miss two full days of our precious holidays, I rerouted to fly …
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Tashkent is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan, located in Central Asia. It has a rich history dating back thousands of years, with evidence of human habitation in the area dating as far back as the 5th century BC. Throughout its history, Tashkent has been an important cultural, economic, and political center in the …
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Central Asia’s holiest city, Bukhara has buildings spanning a thousand years of history, and a thoroughly lived-in old centre that has not changed too much in two centuries. It is one of the best places in Central Asia for a glimpse of pre-Russian Turkestan. Most of the centre is an architectural preserve, full of madrassahs, …
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No name is so evocative of the Silk Road as Samarkand. For most people it has the mythical resonance of Atlantis. Samarkand remains a breathtaking place to visit. On the ground the sublime, larger-than-life monuments of Timur, the technicolour bazaar and the city’s long, rich history work some kind of magic. Surrounding these islands of …
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Nestled within the golden sands of the Uzbek desert, Khiva emerges as a true gem of Central Asia, preserving its ancient charm amidst the modern world. This walled city, with its labyrinthine streets and stunning architecture, transports visitors back in time to an era of Silk Road caravans, fierce khans, and bustling bazaars. Once a …
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Exploring Uzbekistan over 7 days offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and stunning architecture. 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 …
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