Uzbekistan Travel

[Farkhod K]

The Republic of Uzbekistan - a rich tapestry of architectural wonders, diverse natural reserves ranging from the sweep of the steppe and vast deserts of the Kyzyl Kul and Kara Kum to grandiose mountain ranges of the Tien-Shan and Pamir-Alai, has been top on travel agenda for adventurous people interested in exotic destinations.  Uzbekistan travel is truly an adventure with something for everyone!

The country boasts an invaluable heritage of historical centers dating back to the significant periods in the history of the Silk Road. Through centuries Uzbekistan hosted the ‘golden section’ of the ancient Great Silk Road. Oases, with supplies of food, water, and fresh horses and camels, vital for the smooth operation of the Silk Road. Such cities as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva marked the halfway breaks where caravans from the Levant met traders from China. Uzbekistan’s treasury of centuries-old history, traditions and cultures of the diverse population, make this destination top on travel agenda for adventurous people eager to follow the routes of the famous Silk Road.

Such cities as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva marked the halfway breaks where caravans from the Levant met traders from China. Uzbekistan’s treasury of centuries-old history, traditions and cultures of the diverse population, make this destination top on travel agenda for adventurous people eager to follow the routes of the famous Silk Road.
Travelling in Uzbekistan you have the opportunity to conjure up country’s fertile past and trace the development of artistic and architectural genius of its people: from antique fortresses of Khorezmian khans and noblemen (1st-6th centuries) to sober grandeur of Samanid decorative brickwork (9th century) and polychrome mosaic and tilework of the Temurid and Shaibanid dynasties (14th –17th centuries). Today the deep blue and turquoise of the domes, the bold silhouettes of towering minarets, the graceful arches of portals in such UNESCO World Heritage sites as Ichan-Kala complex in Khiva, and the historical centres of Bukhara, Shakhrisabz and Samarkand form some of the most evocative images a traveler will carry away with him.

Uzbekistan has every reason to be called a paradise for those who fancy decorative crafts. Souvenir boutiques and craftsmen’s workshop offer an impressive array of keepsakes: ceramics and carpets, artistically decorated knives and lacquered miniatures, gold embroidered garments and needlework articles, all created with love and skill from the Uzbek heart, to evoke long-lasting memories of your exotic tour to Uzbekistan.
As one of the main gateways to Asia, Uzbekistan has direct flights to the world's major cities. Uzbekistan’s National Air Company “Uzbekistan Airways” is the main international airline of the country that provides direct flights to Tashkent from 23 destinations in Europe, Asia and America and has an extensive network of domestic flights making Uzbekistan travel as easy as possible.

Alongside with Uzbekistan Airways, there are 18 other airlines operating in Uzbekistan, including Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Chech Airlines, AirBaltik, Kerean Air and others.
If you are keen about delighting in beautiful landscapes of the country, train or coach travel is the best solution. Domestic land transportation networks provide smooth and frequent connections to every part of the country.
Follow the routes of the famous Silk Road with its cities whose fascinating architecture introduces the visitors to centuries of history, put yourself in contact with unique wildlife and flora of the region, let yourself be taken through a most dramatic landscape and mountain scenery of the Tien Shan foothills, immerse in the lively atmosphere of the oriental bazaar, delight in delicious dishes of the national Uzbek cuisine accompanied by exotic Uzbek melodies,  and enjoy Uzbek hospitality at its best.

Source: Sairam Tourism

[David Paul Appell]

Fascinating infromation, Farhod!  Uzbekistan has long been on my "bucket list" -- maybe we can organize a Tripatini trip there later this year or in 2012.