Visa & entry
Visa policy varies by passport. Check e-visa.gov.uz and official entry rules before booking.
Full visa guide · Official e-Visa portalSamarkand · Bukhara · Khiva · Tashkent
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Everything an independent traveler needs — UNESCO sites, local food, hotels, day-by-day routes, visa rules, emergency numbers, and offline city maps. Free app, 16 languages.
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Best time to visit
Apr–May & Sep–Oct: ideal for cities and Afrosiyob trains. Jul–Aug: hot — start early. Navruz (Mar 21) is peak festival season.
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Why Uzbekistan
A living museum on the ancient Silk Road
Blue-tiled madrasas, desert fortresses, warm hospitality, and food worth crossing continents for — all within a compact, safe, and increasingly easy country to explore.
UNESCO Silk Road cities
Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva — Registan, Kalyan Minaret, and Ichan-Kala are among the best-preserved Islamic architecture in Central Asia.
Food culture worth the flight
Plov, samsa, lagman, and tandoor bread — each city has distinct recipes. Our app maps where locals eat.
Warm, safe hospitality
Uzbekistan welcomes independent travelers. National Safe Tourism hotline 1173 operates 24/7.
Compact & well connected
Afrosiyob high-speed trains link Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara. Most highlights fit a 7–12 day loop.
Plan your trip
Three simple steps before you land
Most first-time visitors spend 7–12 days on the classic Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara → Khiva route. Here is how the app helps at each stage.
Where to go
Seven destinations, one app
Four Silk Road capitals with full guides — attractions, food, hotels, itineraries, and POI maps — plus Fergana Valley, Nukus, and Termez.
Tashkent
Modern capital — Chorsu Bazaar, metro art, museums.
Samarkand
Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, Ulugbek observatory.
Bukhara
Medieval UNESCO center — Kalyan Minaret, Ark Fortress.
Khiva
Ichan-Kala walled old city — Kalta Minor, Kunya-Ark.
Fergana Valley
Silk, ceramics, Rishton pottery workshops.
Nukus
Savitsky Museum — avant-garde art; Aral Sea region.
Termez
Buddhist ruins and Amu Darya borderlands.
Every full city guide includes
Before you go
Essential travel knowledge
Honest, practical answers — no fluff. Tap any topic in the app for full guides, checklists, and official links.
Inside the app
18 tools for real travel situations
Organized into five tabs — Explore, Tools, Experiences, Support, and Services — so you find what you need in seconds, not scrolls.
Travel styles
12 ways to experience Uzbekistan
From adventure treks and desert yurt camps to gastronomic tours, religious pilgrimages, and festival travel — each with curated tips and official resources.
Premium
Grand Silk Road Luxury
12-day private journey — 5★ boutiques, business Afrosiyob, Fergana silk ateliers, optional Registan helicopter. From $2,499 per person.
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Services when you need a hand
Licensed drivers, cultural evenings, luggage forwarding, souvenir delivery, tour packages, and local support — all reachable from the Services tab.
Quick answers
Questions every visitor asks
37 searchable FAQ entries and 27 local tips in the app. Here are the most common ones to get you started.
Do I need a visa to visit Uzbekistan?
Visa policy depends on passport and can change. Check the official e-visa.gov.uz portal and entry rules before booking.
Is Uzbekistan safe for solo travelers?
Generally very safe for independent tourists. Save hotline 1173 for any issue.
What is the best time to visit?
April–May and September–October offer mild weather. Summers are hot; winters are quiet in the old cities.
How many days do I need?
Minimum 7 days for Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara. Add 2–3 days for Khiva.
What is the classic route?
Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara → Khiva by Afrosiyob train and domestic flights.
Open the app → Support tab for the full knowledge base.
Take it with you
Your pocket guide to the Silk Road
Interactive maps with 550+ POI markers, favorites, trip planner, weather, phrases, and emergency contacts — even when Wi‑Fi is spotty.
- 16 languages including English, Russian, Korean, Uzbek, Chinese, Arabic, Turkish & more
- Free to download — no subscription required for core guides
- Official Safe Tourism hotline 1173 always one tap away
Uzbekistan tourism — Silk Road travel guide
Uzbekistan Tourism is a free travel companion for the ancient Silk Road: city guides for Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Fergana Valley, Nukus, and Termez. Plan visa entry via official sources, money, transport, food, hotels, and emergency contacts. Download the mobile app in 16 languages including English, Korean, Russian, and Uzbek.
Book curated tour packages online — eleven journeys from budget Tashkent breaks ($149) to luxury Silk Road tours ($2,499), with licensed guides, local food, transport, and cultural traditions. Korean: 한국어 · Russian: Русский · Uzbek: Oʻzbekcha · Chinese: 中文.