Situated 30 km to the north of Ayadarkul Lake, Sentob Village is located in Nuratau Mountains. For the pure environment, incessant chant of birds, sunset view, murmur of mountain rill, fragrance of flowers, donkeys, friendly people, night sky full of stars, Shahrisabz Attractions famous as Nurata Attractions.
As the location of Sentob village in between Nuratau Mountains and Kyzylkum Desert, this is real peaceful corner on the earth to visit during Uzbekistan Tours. In the high mountains, like frozen, preserved the village where nobody lives already.
Located 80 kilometres from the south of Samarkand, Shakhrisabz's age 2700 years is hidden by its modern appearance. Listed under UNESCO world heritage site, the historic centre of Shahrisabz is one among all of the Uzbekistan Destinations which are the integral part of ancient famous trade route, the Great Silk Road.
Having a lot of archaeological sites as Shakhrisabz Attractions, this city is the birth place of Amir Temur, the founder of Timurid empire. On Uzbekistan Tours, you will witness ancient long surviving palaces, mosques and architectural complexes as Shakhrisabz Tourist Attractions.
According the history, Shakhrisabz was one of the Central Asian cities those were conquered by Alexander the Great. The culture and cult of Greek gods like Hellen were seen in the city after it was conquered by Alexander in 329 BC. This city was known as Kesh which was located in between Samarkand and Afghanistan and the capital of Sogdiana. The city was also the part of the Achaemenid Empire from the 6th to 4th'centuries BC and Timurid Empire from 14th to 16th century. So, it's worthy to explore the ancient archaeological sites as Shakhrisabz Attractions.
Endangered UNESCO Status : Though the construction has halted in 2016, the damage to 1.2 mile of the historic old town had already been done. So, the damaged site with other survived part of it gets the endangered UNESCO status and today, it is one of the best Places To Visit In Shakhrisabz.
OQ Saroy Majmuasi Complex : OQ Saroy Majmuasi Complex was built by the order of Amir Timur in 1380 to protect the famous white light magnificent palace, Amir Timur's summer palace, also known as Ak-Saray Palace. It has taken 25 years for the completion and exploring this complex is one of the Best Things To Do In Shakhrisabz.
The Gates of Ak-Saray Palace : Though the enormous gates of the palaces are ruined, the remaining places are well preserved. Covered in blue, white, and gold tile mosaics, the gate had the height of 65 meters high which is standing at a height of 32 meters tall. But, you can see the city from this wall during Uzbekistan Tours.
Chorsu Complex : Located a few distance from Abdushukur Agalik Mosque and the Koba Caravanserai, Chorsu Complex is a local crafts bazaar. You will find an art gallery representing the great art work done by young, local artists and artisans.
Kok Gumbaz Mosque : Kok Gumbaz Mosque is listed as one of the most beautiful UNESCO Heritage sites which is the resting place of Shayx Shamsiddin Kulol, the mentor of Amir Timur. Famous as one of the most charming Shakhrisabz Sights, Kok Gumbaz mosque has the largest beautiful blue dome in Uzbekistan whereas, it's interior are decorated in white, blue, and orange designs with the stars, trees, and scripture from the Koran.
Dorus-Saodat Mausoleum Complex :
Famous as one of the Shakhrisabz Attractions, the complex got its name Dorus Saodat Mausoleum which means Seat of Power and Might. It was built by the order of Amir Timur and the mosque inside of it is the burial place of Amir Kulal, a 13th-century imam and Persian Sufi Islamic scholar.
Medrese Chubin :
Whether visiting in the group or Private Shakhrisabz Tours, visit Medresse Chubin or Amir Timur Museum inside of the park. Several artifacts and the large throne in the central room can be found in this museum.
After exploring the sites, go to the Koba Caravanserai for traditional food of Uzbekistan like Koba salad, which is a beef salad with the composition of cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, sesame seeds, and balsamic vinegar. You will get Koba salad, fried dumplings and chicken, rice, potato, and carrot soup as the starters.
Do not miss the Uzbek Kebab which is totally different from others for its unique flavour. After the Kebab, you can relax by taking a glass of Uzbek wine in your hand.
To explore the Shakhrisabz Attractions along with other attractions, March, April and from September to November are the Best Time To Visit Uzbekistan as per the Uzbekistan Travel Advice from the experienced native tour operator in Uzbekistan.
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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
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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