Nukus Tourist Places to Visit in Nukus, Uzbekistan, Asia

Nukus Tourist Places to Visit in Nukus, Uzbekistan, Asia

The sixth biggest city of Uzbekistan country, Nukus lies in the Karakalpakstan Republic with a population of 271,600 (2012 statistics). Nukus city forms the center of administration of Karakalpakstan Republic. Towards the west of Nukus flows the river Amu Darya. Located at latitude 42028’ N and 59036’ E, Nukus is well known for its Museum of Art. Summer season begins in the month of April and ends in the month of September with an average of 330 C while winter season begins from October and last till March with an average drop of -0.30 C. the month from October to April is the best time to tour Nukus. Once dependent on the flourishing fishing industry, the economy is now seen growing due to the presence of agriculture industry with cotton, melon and rice cultivated at a large extent.

 

History of Nukus

In the year 1932, Nukus witnessed various developments taking place under the Soviet rule. The town changed to city with various infrastructures on the rise. Nukus being a remote location in Uzbekistan was used as a place for chemical weapon research by the Red Army.

 

People & Culture of Nukus  

Since Nukus is the capital city of an autonomous republic, Karakalpak language is spoken by the people. This language is closer to both the Kazakh and Uzbek language

Food and Shopping at Nukus

There are plenty of eatery joints specialized in the preparation of Kebab. One such famous eatery is located close to the Igor Satvisky Museum. There are restaurants in Nukus catering to various cuisines for the vary travelers.

 

Tourist Places in Nukus

  • Karakalpakstan State Museum of Art’s

 

Karakalpakstan State Museum of Art’s displays many collections of paintings both Russian and Uzbek created during the Soviet Union rule. The unique collections are named as Igor Savitzky Collection.

 

  • Museum Of Applied Arts

 

The various artifacts unearthed by archeologists such as ancient jewelry, costumes and instruments used to play music are on display at Museum of Applied Arts.

 

  • Karakalpak State Museum

This museum has statues depicting those of the real life forms of flora and fauna that once existed in Nukus such as the last Turan Tiger which was seen in the year 1972.

  • Aral Sea

Aral Sea is a major tourist destination located 200 km away from Nukus. It was once a major fishing town but these days one can view a graveyard of ships. A trip by taxi to this place from Nukus will cost $75.

Means of Commutation to Nukus

Airway:

At a distance of 3.4 km from Nukus city, Nukus Airport sees to the safe operation of flights in and out of the airport to destinations like Tashkent and Moscow. Flights to Moscow from Nukus Airport are available only on Monday and flights to Taskhent are available twice a day from Nukus airport.

 

Railway:

To make commutation easy and fast there are trains available at Nukus Railway Station running to places such as Tashkent, Kungrad and Samarkand two times in a week. There are direct trains moving from Nukus to Khiva which on a different rail link.

 

Roadway:

There are plenty of taxis in Nukus city charging tourists at a less price. There are also buses available for long distance journey from Nukus South Bus Station. Taxi rides to places such as Urgench will cost $13 per seat.

 

Accommodation Options at Nukus

Nice clean decent budget hotels as well as three star hotels are available at Nukus. The rooms are spacious and luxurious with 24 hour facilities offered such as free Wi-Fi, hot and cold showers, TV. A single bedroom in budget hotels at Nukus will cost $15 while double room costs $20. Rooms are priced $195 in three star hotels at Nukus. List of hotels in and around Nukus is as follows:

  • Jipek Joli Hotel
  • Nukus Hotel
  • Rahnamo Hotel
  • Hotel Tashkent
  • Darbent Motel
  • Azia Khiva Hotel, Khiva
  • Hotel Malika Khiva
  • Hotel Arkanchi, Khiva
  • Hotel Shaherezada Khiva
  • Hotel Sobir-Arkanchi, Khiva
  • Hotel Dashoguz, Dashoguz

Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Navoi, Uzbekistan, Asia

Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Navoi, Uzbekistan, Asia

During medieval period, Navoi was under the rule of Emirate of Bukhara and was then known as Kermine. In 1958 the place name was changed to the current name, Navoi in remembrance of the poet Ali-Shir Navoi. Navoi city is situated at the southwest end of Uzbekistan country in the province Navoiy. Navoiy is 382 meters above sea level and its coordinates are 4005’4” N and 65022’45” E. Navoiy province is rich in natural gas and precious metal such as gold.

 

People & Culture of Navoi  

Navoi has rich culture such as music, poetry, the dressing pattern and the various houses with wonderful architectures. People are religious and hardworking.

 

Food and Shopping at Navoi

Food items like the local specialties and those of the European cuisines are served in restaurants and hotels in Navoi. There are also coffee bars offering a range of coffee drinks with snacks at low price.

 

Tourist Places in Navoi  

  • Sarmyshsaya

46 km away from Navoi city located among the valley of Tau in the south is an excavated archeological site Sarmyshsaya where tourists can view ancient Cave paintings. There is also a gallery displaying various structures of rock art.

 

  • South Park

Spread over an area of sixteen hectares in the east of Navoi Province is one of the most cherished holiday destinations in Navoi Province, the ‘South Park’. The park has unique outdoor swimming pool, winter and summer theaters and various other amusements.

 

  • Caravanserai Rabat Malik

Caravanserai Rabat Malik was built in the 11th century along the Great Silk Road which was used by travelers and traders in ancient times for exporting and importing goods from faraway countries.

 

  • Kyaryzes

Kyaryzes is a system of galleries and wells through which underground water is brought to the surface using the effects of gravitational force. This well maintained system is found at Nurata which is 72.5 km away from Navoi.

 

  • Nur Fortress

Nur fortress located in Khiva is a magnificent fortress built by Alexander the Great in 327 B.C.

 

Means of Commutation to Navoi

Airway:

Opened in the year 1962, under the Soviet Union era, Navoiy International Airport operates passenger as well as cargo flights coming from and leaving to places such Mumbai, UAE(Dubai), Istanbul, Moscow, Vienna, Seoul-Incheon, Zaragoza, Tashkent, Brussels, etc,. The airport is 25 km away from Navoi city.

 

Railway:

There are trains commuting passengers from Navoi Railway station to places across Uzbekistan such as Tashkent, Bukhara, Urgench, Karshi, Kungrad, etc. There are also international trains traversing to destinations located in countries such as Moscow, Kazakhstan, Middle East, Iran and China. The railway station is located in Navoi city at Janubiy Street which is 2.9 km.

 

Roadway:

Connectivity from Navoi to various places in the country of Uzbekistan is well achieved through a network of roadways. There are agencies renting cars to tourists at a nominal charge starting from $60 per day to tourists. Tourists can also use the city bus in which the minimum fare for a ticket is priced at $1.

 

Accommodation Options at Navoi

To make a tourists vacation a memorable one in Navoi there are three star hotels with outstanding facilities in Navoi. Classically furnished spacious rooms, free parking, air conditioned rooms, car on hire, sauna, spa and beauty salons are some of the amenities provided in three star hotels at Navoi with a rental price of $ 200 per day. Economy hotels are also available at Navoi for a daily charge of $60 for single room and $80 for double room:

  • Silk Road Hotel
  • Grand-M
  • Hotel Zarafshan, Zarafshan
  • Hotel Yoshlik
  • Le Meridien Tashkent Palace Hotel, Tashkent
  • Amulet Madrassah Hotel, Bukhara
  • Bukhara Palace, Bukhara
  • Amelia Boutique Hotel, Bukhara
  • Malika Bukhara Hotel, Bukhara
  • Avicenna Hotel, Bukhara

Tourist Places to Visit in Namangan, Uzbekistan, Asia

Tourist Places to Visit in Namangan, Uzbekistan, Asia

In the country of Uzbekistan towards the northeast in the valley of Fergana, Namangan happens to be the second-biggest city and the center for administration of the Namangan province. Located at 41000’04” N and 71040’06” E, Namangan covers a landmass of 91 km2. Namangan is 476 meters above the sea level. Salt mines are found in most of the places of Namangan. The river Syr Darya is formed by the confluence of the two rivers Naryn and Qoradaryo at the outskirts of Namangan. During the summer period temperatures can soar up to 350 C while in winter the temperature can fall to -100 C. The onset of winter in the month of November and the beginning of summer season in month of February are most favorable for spending vacation at Namangan.

 

History of Namangan

In the medieval period, people from Iran migrated into Namangan and settled down. They were known as Soghdian Iranic. In the year 1867, Namangan was under the Khanate of Kokand after Russia invaded Uzbekistan. Many madrassahs were opened during the Russian settlement and hence Namangam became an important Islamic education center. After the year 1991, Islamic schools received funds from various Middle-east countries.

 

Food and Shopping at Namangan

Traditional food of Namangan especially in winter comprises of dry fruits, noodles, and vegetables blended with hot spices. Mutton, beef and horse meat form part of the non-vegetarian diet. In summer fruits such as lemons, apricots, grapes, etc. form part of the diet.

 

Tourist Places in Namangan  

  • Khudoyar Khan Palace

 

Created in the year 1870, Khudoyar Khan Palace took seven years into the making. Artists from neighboring places of Namangan were made to work on the construction of the palace.

 

  • Mosque of Ota Valikhan Tur

 

Mosque of Ota Valikhan Tur is the biggest of all mosques in the entire Central Asia.

 

  • Namangan Natural History Museum

 

This museum displays antiques and various relics of the past history of Namangan. As one walks into this museum history seems to come alive.

 

  • Hadja Amin Kabri Architectural Complex

 

Hadja Amin Kabri Architectural Complex was built using a material known as terra-cotta in between the 18th and 19th century.

 

  • Akhsykent Ruins

 

According to archeologists, civilization existed in the first century at Akhsykent, a place 26 km from Namangan.

 

Means of Commutation to Namangan

Airway:

The airport at Namangan is at a distance of 11 km from the main city of Namangan. Flights arrive at and depart from Namangan Airport to places in other countries such as Ekaterinburg, Moscow, St. Petersburg and Tashkent. There are also flights to places such as Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Krasnoyarsk-Yemelyanovo and Krasnodar.

 

Railway:

Till recent times there is no railway station or connectivity in Namangan. Plans are on to develop a rail link in Fergana city which is close to Namangan.

 

Roadway:

Namangan can be accessed via roadways from places situated within the country of Uzbekistan. Taxi and buses form the main mode of transport in and out of Namangan.

 

Accommodation Options at Namangan

Tourist can have a comfortable stay at hotels in Namangan. There are three star hotels with deluxe rooms as well as decent budget hotels in Namangan. Hotels at Namangan have various outstanding facilities such as free transport to and fro airport, flat screen TV, children amusement areas, medicinal massages etc. Rental charge on rooms in three star hotels in Namangan start at $180 per day and for decent budget hotels a single room will cost $60 to $80 per day:

  • Chorsu Hotel
  • Club Hotel 777, Fergana
  • Asia Hotel, Fergana
  • Vostok Hotel, Kirgili
  • Dangara Hotel, Kokand
  • Ziyorat Hotel
  • Dustlik Hotel
  • City Hotel
  • Hotel KSK
  • Asia Ferghana

Karshi Tourist Places to Visit in Karshi, Uzbekistan, Asia

Karshi Tourist Places to Visit in Karshi, Uzbekistan, Asia

Being the capital city of Qashqadaryo province, the woven flat carpets of Karshi is well known throughout the world. Karshi is situated towards the southern end of Uzbekistan country with coordinates 38051’ N and 65048’ E. The border of Afghanistan country is 336 km south from Karshi while Tashkent the capital city of Uzbekistan is 521 km. Natural gas production at Karshi is the main industry contributing towards the economical growth of Uzbekistan. Because of the fertile soil and the proximity with the river Amu Darya, agriculture involving production of cotton and wheat is another major occupation in Karshi. Karshi city has a population of 226,000. Summer season sees a rise in temperature up to 370 C while in winter temperatures drop to 60 C.

 

History of Karshi

“Karshi” or “Qarshi” when translated means fort. In ancient times Karshi was regarded as the oasis on the Silk Road which had connection to China and other Asian countries in the south. During medieval many rulers constructed forts and palace in places within present Karshi district. In the year 1873, a treaty was signed between the then King of Karshi and the invading Russian Empire.

 

Food and Shopping at Karshi

Restaurants at Karshi cook European and East Asian cuisines with exotic flavors. The food on the local menu are colorful, tasty and the names itself makes one mouth water.

 

Tourist Places in Karshi

 

  • Khoja Adbul Aziz Madrassah

 

Khoja Adbul Aziz Madrassah is the biggest madrassah in the whole district of Karshi. This madrassah is now a regional museum.

 

  • Rabiya Madrassah

 

Rabiya Madrassah was founded in the late 19th century and is the only madrassah dedicated to the female population in Karshi.

 

  • Kok Gumbaz Mosque

 

A small portion of a 16th century building was modified into what now is known as Kok Gumbaz Mosque.

 

  • World War II Memorial

 

During the rule of Soviet Union in Uzbekistan, a monument was built in Karshi which was dedicated to the lost army men of the Soviets in World War II.

 

  • Yer Kurgan Settlement

 

Archeological excavation in a town known as Yerkurgan has shed light on the beautiful wall paintings and monuments of the most ancient civilizations in Karshi district.

There are other places of tourist interest in Karshi such as:

  • Hazret-Hyzr Mosque
  • Ruhabad Mausoleum
  • Itchan Kala
  • Monument of Shakhrisabz

 

Means of Commutation to Karshi

Airway:

The Karshi-Khanabad being an air base sees to the landing and departing of flights to places such as Tashkent in Uzbekistan and places in Russia such as St. Petersburg, Moscow and Navoi.

 

Railway:

There is a single track rail link in Karshi connecting Tashkent to Almaty in Khazakstan. Train no. 7/8 “Nasaf” is the only passenger train commuting passengers from Karshi to Tashkent while making stops at Samarkand and Bukhara. The ticket fare also includes snacks.

 

Roadway:

Connectivity by road from Karshi to various other places in the country, Uzbekistan is well achieved.

 

Accommodation Options at Karshi

Hotels at Karshi aim at offering the best world class service to tourists. The interiors of hotel rooms in Karshi are uniquely decorated and facilities such as closed circuit TV, sauna, free Wi-Fi, etc is available in hotels across Karshi. There are budget hotels, three star and five star hotels in Karshi with room rents beginning from $45 to $190. List of names of hotels in Karshi are mentioned below:

  • Nasaf Hotel
  • Sarbon Hotel
  • Shodlik Palace Hotel
  • Le Grande Plaza Hotel
  • Hotel Asia Tashkent
  • The Park Turon Hotel
  • Tashkent Palace Hotel
  • Hotel Shakhrisabz Yulduzi
  • Grand Mir Hotel Tashkent
  • Dedeman Silk Road
  • Intercontinental Tashkent
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