Nurata city, the administrative and culture centre of the area in Navoi region is placed among the most famous Uzbekistan Destinations beacuse of the legendary Nurata Attractions like the ancient archaeological sights.
Nurata, the town in the Kyzylkum desert, is located 230 kilometres northwest of Samarkand and 75 kilometres northeast of the city Navoiy. The town was was founded in 327 BC by Alexander the Great and previously known as Nur.
Nurata Attractions include Alexander the Great Fortress, the religious Chashma complex with the holy spring, the Djuma Mosque, the Khamom bathhouse, etc. During Uzbekistan Tours, one can also go for the suzani silk, the great work using the cotton fabrics, decorated with wool or silk embroideries. Kariz, an underground water-pipeline system connecting the holy source of the spring water with several wells and places, established by Alexander, the Great, can be found in Nurata in Uzbekistan Tours. As Nurata is the only place in Uzbekistan for such a great work of water supply, it is counted among the major Attractions In Nurata.
The history of Nurata City is closely associated to the fortress Nur, which was founded by Alexander the Great in 4th century BC. But according to the archaeological excavations, the cultural layer of this area dated back to 40,000 years old.
As per the legend, a fire rock or meteorite fell from the sky and formed a spring with the water having healing power, by hitting to the ground. Nurata means as Ray of Father or as Ray-father. Today, the Chasma Complex, the Historical Centre of Nurata is known as one of the most important Islam centres in this region
Visit the remains of the Alexander the Great fortress and watch the water management system made by Alexander the Great. Visiting and exploring the religious Chasma Complex is one of the interesting Things To Do In Nurata. Included as one of the Nurata Attractions, Chasma complex has a mosque named Chilustun, which was built in 9th century and Cook gumboz built in 16th century.
Among the Nurata Attractions, Djuma Mosque is one of the best Places To Visit In Nurata to watch the decorated pillars and walls with the turquoise coloured dome.
Places To Visit In Nurata :
Sentob Village In Nurata
Nurata Natural Reserve
Nuratau Mountains
Namazgokh Mosque
Aidar Yurt Camp
Lake Aydarkul
Holy Mineral Spring Chashma
Taking Uzbekistan Travel Advice into consideration, the Best Time To Visit Uzbekistan for Nurata is May and September month with the temperatures of 25 to 30 degrees Celsius.
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There is nothing as per law in Uzbek that a woman must wear, so you can bring your clothes that you love to wear. However, the country has its own culture and we believe you won’t like to offend it. So, we recommend packing some light shirts, t-shirts, jeans and long-sleeved dresses covering knees. You need to wear a scarf or something that covers your head while entering a mosque. You can pack some swim-dress to wear near your pool at your hotel.
Well, it’s really up to you. Bring as much as you want to spend in Uzbekistan. The country is not much expensive but most for paying most of the things you will need cash. Cards are not much accepted here. You can exchange your money at the airport or in any hotel or banks of Uzbekistan (both in private & govt. bank). Keep in mind that you need to pay tips in restaurants and to porters (not mandatory, but expected as it’s almost a custom to tip).
No, drinking tap water isn’t considered safe in Uzbekistan. We highly recommend using bottled water while you are in Uzbekistan. Also, make sure to eat clean and well-cooked food. If you are visiting Uzbek inn hot time make sure to keep big water bottles as you will feel thirsty due to the hot climate especially in the day time.
Well, the answer is No. Uzbekistan is not only a magical country with a rich history and spectacular natural beauty but also a very friendly country to visit. If you are afraid of if it is safe, then let us tell you even the country is safe for solo woman travelers. Uzbek people are warm and friendly. They will easily welcome you as their guest. Choose a reliable tour operator and explore the best of the country without any fear.
Of course, you can avail alcohol in Uzbekistan. It is kind of part of their life. Alcohol is taken by many Uzbek people especially, the Russians. Soviet people introduced Vodka and other alcoholic drinks that are now a part of their life. However, some very strict Muslims don’t prefer drinking. However, it is allowed and legal in the country.
Uzbekistan is famous for its ancient cities like Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakhrisabz, Termez, and Tashkent that are explained in many historical stories. These places have some stunning old Islamic architecture buildings that make it famous. As well, the natural beauty, mountains, and rich history of the country usually fascinate its travelers.
Uzbek people eat many types of food in their daily life. The dishes of Uzbekistan are delicious. Mostly they eat and drink soups, meat dishes, floury dishes, bread, milk, and oriental sweets. They share their culinary style mostly with Turkic people. Mostly they have a whole meal in one pot. You can try some local cuisine during your visit to Uzbekistan like; Plov, Shashlik, Lagman Soup, Shurpa, Dimlama, Chuchvara, Samsa, and more.
While visiting to Uzbek you are recommended to have the following vaccination-
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Typhoid
Rabies
Meningitis
Polio
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
The country is best to visit at any time except the summer season (July & August). During these 2 months, the country is at its highest temperature that goes up to 40-degree Celsius. However, spring and autumn are a great time to visit Uzbek i.e. from April to May and September to early November. During this period the country remains dry with a clear sky and cool temp.
The tropical climate of the country is great for malaria mosquitoes; hence once malaria was the worst health threat in Uzbekistan. To protect people from falling ill in malaria the govt. of Uzbek has taken various steps and in 2010 the country became malaria-free. Now it has won the WHO certificate as a malaria-free country. Hence, you can stay stress-free about malaria.
In July 2018, Uzbekistan started an E-visa facility and there are 76 nationalists can apply for a visa online. You can go to the official E-visa site, and apply for your e-visa by filling a form online. The total cost is 20USD. It takes 2 to 3 working days for processing your visa and then you can get a confirmation in your mail. The payment you can do only in the working hours. If you are not from a country where you can go for e-visa, then you can go with the traditional way. You can book it from the embassy.
There are 21 countries that enjoy visa free entry to Uzbekistan. Here is the cost for Uzbekistan-
Cost for 30-days single-entry or multiple-entry visa- US$60 to US$100 for most nationalities
Cost for 30-days single-entry or multiple-entry visa - $160 for US nationalities
Additional entry cost- $10Per entry