Geographically, most part of Uzbekistan lies between the two largest Uzbekistan Rivers in Central Asia. The rivers in Central Asia became a cradle of the ancient states and famous among the Uzbekistan Attractions which tells the story about ancient civilizations for several times.
However, all Uzbekistan Rivers were generated directly or indirectly from the mountain ranges. The great rivers fed by hundreds of small rivers which are flowing from Tien Shan and Pamir mountain ranges. From a long time, waters are used for irrigation, fishing and shipping.
This tour will take you to the Sufi holy places of Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara.
Amu Darya River
Formed by the junction of the Vaksh and Panj rivers in Tigrovaya Balka Natural Reserve, Amudarya River flows from north-west to south of Aral Sea Lake. Amudarya River is the largest and deepest river among all Uzbekistan Rivers in Central Asia and runs 1400 kilometres through the territories of Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. As per the name , Darya, means , River, whereas, Amu, comes from the ancient city Amul.
Syr Darya River
Syr Darya River was formed near Namagan, Fergana Valley at the junction of Kyrgyz Naryn and Kara Darya rivers. With a length of 2200 kilometres, Syr Darya flows through the Kokand region, ancient Khujand city of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Known as the Yaksart which means “pearl river”, Syr Darya River has a hydropower station and several reservoirs. On Uzbekistan Tours, the tourists love to visit the famous Kairakkum and Chardarya rivers.
Zerafshan River
Zerafshan River was formed in the depth of Zarafshan Moubtains and half of its length is in the territory of Tajikistan. With a length of 877 kilometres, Zerafshan means “gold-bearing” in Persian. On the river bank, major cities like Samarkand and Bukhara of Uzbekistan were founded.
Surxondarya River
With a length of 175 kilometres, Surxondarya River is the right affluent of Amu Darya River in Uzbekitsan.
Chirchiq River
Known as the left tributary of the Chirchiq River, Chatkal River runs through the Jalal-Abad Region of Uzbekistan and Tashkent River in Uzbekistan.
Qashqadaryo River
Qashqadaryo River is located in southern part of Uzbekistan and flows through Qarshi city, the capital of Qashqadaryo province with a length of 378 kilometre. It was formed from Zerafshan River.
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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