Uzbekistan in Central Asia, not only famous for the historical monuments in its imperial cities, it's also boasts the great natural diversity including the Uzbekistan Deserts. The deserts covers 75% of the land of Uzbekistan and famous as the major Uzbekistan Attractions for the uniqueness and grandiose.
As the climate of Uzbekistan is sharp continental, the temperature of Uzbekistan Deserts fluctuates completely and one may face four seasons in just one day in desert during Uzbekistan Tours.
Major Uzbekistan Deserts to visit on Uzbekistan Tours are: Kyzylkum Desert, Aralkum and Ustyurt which were formed on the bottom of Aral Sea.
As one of the major Uzbekistan Attractions, Kyzylkum Desert lies in between Amu Darya and Syr Darya River with an area of 298,000 square kilometers. Kyzylkum Desert is the largest desert among all Uzbekistan Deserts and also known as red sands. Sands, sandstone, takyrs, small residual mountains can be seen in Kyzylkum Desert. The sand massifs with the height between 3 m to 30 m in height can be found in this desert. Having a sharp continental climate, the heat of summer is unbearable while in spring and winter seasons, it rains. With a highly natural diversity, Kyzylkum is the home to the antelope-gazelle, jerboa, various kinds of ground squirrels, the tolai hare, wolf, corsac fox, lark, jay bird, bustard, steppe eagle, owls, snakes, lizards, varans and even turtles.
Located in the place of the bottom of the former Aral Sea, Aralkum Desert also got the name, Akkum, which means white desert. Due to the abundance of salt, it named as white desert. Known as one of the major Uzbekistan Attractions, this desert has a sandy saline griound. The number of plant is only 300 species of shrubs and grass. The reason of less plant is because of the huge amounts of salts, pesticides and toxic substances, in the waters of the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers.
Usturt plateau located in between Mangyshlak and the Bay of Kara-Bogaz-Gol in the west, the Aral Sea and the Amu Darya delta in the east is a plateau in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The total area is approximately 200,000 square kilometres and it's a desert full of clay and rock debris.
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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