Tashkent today is a city showcasing the perfect blend of Islamic and Western/Soviet culture. Having a population of approximately 2 million, it has a large ethnic Russian minority. Located in one of the most developed places in Uzbekistan, the city of Tashkent is the main economic and cultural center of Central Asia. It has some beautiful architectural structures which are sights not to be missed by tourists. With its rich heritage it is no wonder that this city has lots of museums, buildings and monuments from the Soviet era. The city’s industry is involved with manufacturing textile and agricultural machinery, as well as producing cotton te
• Aqua Park Pool and Recreational Area is a good way to relax with kids during a hot summers afternoon. Let the kids slide around in the water while you soak in the sun. Other places that are child friendly include: • Tashkent Land • Japanese Garden • Tashkent Zoo • Amir Temur Park
Chorsu Bazaar is a farmers market located on the southern edge of Old Town. Spices, grain, fruits and dairy products are sold here and tourists can experience a typical Central Asian day since all sorts of people can be seen as hurrying about in the market doing their work.
Kukuldash Madrassa is a Quran school built by the poet and scientist Kulbobo Kukeldash during the reign of Abdulla-Khan in the 16th Century. It is one the largest and best preserved Quran schools in Central Asia.
Ensemble Khazret Imam is the tomb of one of the first Imams of Tashkent. It has a library which displays some of the remaining pieces of the world’s first Quran, which was written 19 years after the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) death.
Tellya Sheikh Mosque is a beautifully designed mosque with an Islamic library containing ancient manuscripts and the Osman Quran, which is one of the early copies of the Quran stained with the blood of Hazrat Osman (R.A).
History Museum of the People of Uzbekistan. It contains artifacts from Buddhist times and the Zoroastrian times. Location: Sharaf Rashidova 30, Tel: 2391779. Opening Times:Tue to Sun 10AM until 5PM, closed Mon.
Fine Arts Museum of Uzbekistan: Contains art from over 1500 years ago. Location: Movarounahr 16, Tel: 2367436. Opening Times: Mon 10AM to 2PM, Wed to Sun 10AM unto 5PM, closed Tue.
Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theater was built by the Japanese prisoners of war during the second world war. The architectural splendor is worth a visit, even if you’re not in the mood for the Opera or Ballet. Address: Ataturk Kochasi 28, Tel: 2339081. Opening Times: Mon to Fri 6PM, Sat and Sun 5PM
Illkhom Theatre is a progressive theatre where the performances are in Russian. They are sometimes accompanied with English subtitles. Location: Pakhator 5 Tel: 2422241, Ticket: Ticket counter is open from 11AM until 6PM. Opening Times: Performances are from Tue to Sat 6.30PM. Fee: 2500-5000S.
Tashkentland is an amusement park with rides and games. This is a good place to go to have some fun with friends and family. Location: Near Aqua Park, Tashkent TV Tower.
Al Delfin: has sheesha an great Arabic food.
Cuisine: Greek Cuisine. Location: Near junction of Shahrisabz Street and Movarounnakhr Street.
Excellent food and cabaret entertainment, Family restaurant. Location: Sabir Rahimov, st.Lashkarbegi, 2 (Off of Pushkin street) -
One of a few good places to eat in Boghi Eram Recreation Park
It has live music and an art gallery. It can get pretty crowded so reservations are recommended. Cuisine: European and Uzbek cuisines Location: A Khalkat kochasi 22a, Tel: 1507555, 1506606, 150395
It is a college student hangout as students stop by throughout the day. Right next to Salvador Dali night club. Cuisine: International cuisines from Russia, Korea, Italy as well as fast food.
Cuisine: South Korean Cuisine.
Located on Tashkent Broadway, it is Turkish version of McDonald’s.
Cuisine: Japanese and Korean Cuisine Tel: +998 71 2320105. Location: 24 Bukhara Street, near Alisher navoi Theatre and Broadway.
A small reasonably priced pizza place that has great atmosphere and is suitable for families as well, they also do free home delivery. Address: 63, U. Nasir Street Tel: 2539183, 2539184. Opening Time: 11AM-11PM
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A luxury hotel for people on business trips. Wireless internet connection is available. Rates include the free use of a fitness centre services and a healthy breakfast. Address: 2 Kunaeva Street, Tashkent Tel: +998 71 140 20 00 Fax: +998 71 140 20 40.
A new hotel in the city centre with free Internet connection provided in rooms. Rack rates from $160/night but booking through an agent will get a double for $105 with breakfast. The deluxe double rooms are relatively the best and will cost $130 with breakfast. Address: Amir Temur St Tel: +998 71 23401 Fax: 234242
Markaziy Hotel was opened in 1999 by Sheraton and was run by them until a few years ago, when they left having lost money after some alleged financial irregularities. The hotel is one of Tashkent's tallest buildings. The rooms are still very good, but service and maintenance are not quite up to Sheraton standards. Standard Single room 85$. President 1000$. Bar/restaurant bills must be paid in cash. Address: Amir Temur St Tel: +998 71 2383000.
Traditionally styled and visually impressive hotel. Address: 56, Buyuk Turon Street. Tel: 1205800, fax 1204401
Formerly BUMI. Single/double US$150/200. Executive floor with lounge, outdoor pool, South Indian restaurant. 10 km from airport. Address: 2 Uzbekiston Ovozi Street.
Location: Amir Temur St. About 2km from the city center just opposite Intercontinental. Yunusabad Region - Amir Temur Street, 88 - 700084 Tashkent - Uzbekistan Phone: +99 871 1204 900
The only five-star hotel in Uzbekistan. Standard Room - Single 181$. Standard Room - Double 200$. Executive Deluxe Suite 900$. Presidential Suite 2200$. Address: Amir Temur St. Next to Tashkent Funland, Japanese Garden. phone: 1207000 Fax: 1206459
Probably the best you can get for a reasonable price in Tashkent. Well-equipped and nicely outfitted, with room rates from 35-45 USD including breakfast makes Malika a good value for money. The Hotel is part of a local chain, with branches in Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. Tel: +998 71 1730203
Built in 2004, this moderately priced hotel is located just next to the Uzbek Exhibition Center. The hotel offers the standard ammenties and guests can choose to stay in the single, double or apartment suites. Address: Hotel EXPO 107, Amir Temir Street 100080, Tashkent Uzbekistan
This older hotel provides you with the basics and adds to your experience with courteous staff. The hotel is centrally located and neighbours the Turkmen embassy. Hotel Rovshan was founded in 1999, it was one of first private hotels in Tashkent. Cozy location, reasonable prices, good conditions of stay, pleasant and polite staff attract many tourists and businessmen. Address: 118, Mirabad St., Tashkent - 100015 Uzbekistan Reservation Number: (998-71) 120 0050 (9.00am-18.00pm) Reception: (998-71) 1207747 (24 Hours) Fax: (998-71) 1207747
The best time to visit Tashkent is from April or mid March till early June (spring) and in between September and November (autumn) as the weather is pleasant. Tashkent has extremely severe winters. For those who want to go trekking, July/August are the best months to visit.
-Location: Located in the Tashkent Province in Uzbekistan -Dialing code: 009871-X -Emergency numbers: The emergency number for police, fire, and medical services is 103. -Population: Approximately 2.2 Million -Languages: Uzbek, Russian. -Time zone: UTC/GMT +5 hours -Average January temperatures: High→ 5.8ºC (42.4ºF) Low→ -3.1ºC (26.4ºF) -Average July temperatures: High→ 35.7ºC (96.3ºF) Low→ 19.4ºC (66.9ºF) -Annual rainfall: 418.8mm (16.488 inches)
The local currency is the Uzbek Som. Bank notes are of 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 som. Always exchange money at official exchange offices - there are many of them. Few ATM's (known as Bankomat) work with foreign cards.
January 1 New Year: March 8 Women's day March 21 Navruz (Asian New Year) May 1 Labor Day May 9 Day of memory and honor September 1 Independence day October 1 Teachers day 8 December Constitution day; There are two religious holidays with varying dates:: Eid-Al-Fitr Eid-Al-Adha
January: High→ 5.8ºC (42.4ºF) Low→ -3.1ºC (26.4ºF); February: High→ 7.9ºC (46.2ºF) Low→ -1.5ºC (29.3ºF); March: High→ 14.3ºC (57.7ºF) Low→ 4.2ºC (39.6ºF)
Uzbeks are very friendly and hospitable people who welcome tourists with open arms. Uzbeks make up 80% of the total population of Uzbekistan; Russians make up 5.5%, Tajiks 5%, Kazakhs 3%, Karakalpak 2.5%, Tatar 1.5% and other nationalities make up 2.5%. 74.3% of the population speaks Uzbek while 14.2% speak Russian. 88% are Sunni Muslims, 9% are Eastern Orthodox and the rest are different religions.
Tashkent today is a city showcasing the perfect blend of Islamic and Western/Soviet culture. Having a population of approximately 2 million, it has a large ethnic Russian minority. Located in one of the most developed places in Uzbekistan, the city of Tashkent is the main economic and cultural center of Central Asia. It has some beautiful architectural structures which are sights not to be missed by tourists. With its rich heritage it is no wonder that this city has lots of museums, buildings and monuments from the Soviet era. The city’s industry is involved with manufacturing textile and agricultural machinery, as well as producing cotton textiles. Tashkent is well known for its fountains, parks and tree lined streets.
Know as ‘Chach’ in the pre-Islamic era, it started out as an Oasis on the Chirchik River. Only after the 16th century, the name slowly evolved in Tashkand. In1865, it became the new capital of Russian Turkistan. After the fall of the Russian Empire in 1917, the Uzbeks started taking control of the government and establishing it. On the 26th of April, 1966, an earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale destroyed the city, leaving more than 300,000 homeless.
The shopping destination features huge quantiesy of the most beautiful carpets, caps, drapes and fabrics of the region along with a host of stylish boutiques stocking contemporary fashions merged with local patterns and designs. It also stages many fashion shows. Location: Usmon Nosir 30/9 (not far from the Grand Mir hotel), Tel: 3613838 Opening Time: Mon to Sat 10AM until 7PM
Tezykovka is the most popular flea market in the city and sells almost everything you can think of. It has the feel of a typical old style bazaar where merchants and customers fight for space and bargain fiercely while negotiating prices. Carpets, artificial jewelry, ceramic figurines, scarves, traditional footwear and bags as well as a whole lot of other local artifacts and souvenirs are sold here. The market is housed in the Khanza district and can be accessed by bus from the Mustaqikkil metro stop.
Turkuaz Hypermart is the largest hypermarket located in the heart of Tashkent. Western style clothing and accessories can be found here. Location: Akhunbabaev Square (at the west end of Navoi, across the street from Hotel Chorsu). Opening Time: 9AM until 8.30PM.
Eski Juva bazaar is the biggest and oldest bazaar in Central Asia, and has been in the same place for over 2000 years. It was reconstructed in the 1980s.The stalls of the bazaar stand under seven huge domes covered with colored glazed tiles. The biggest dome contains cooking herbs and spices. It is famous for peanuts boiled in sugar or honey, covered with sesame seeds. Under the small domes, craftsmen make and sell jewelry, painted cradles, Uzbek chests with metal decorations, embroidered tapestries and jiyak (lace for trimming the lower edges of women's trousers), quilted men's (chapan) and women's (yashmak) caftans; kurpacha quilts and pichok knives in leather or brass sheaths and national musical instruments. You will also find carpets from Khiva, Samarkand, Bukhara, Afghanistan and Turkey.
There are souvenir shops in the Grand Mir, Intercontinental, Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent, Tashkent Palace and Uzbekistan Hotels.
Abdulkasym Madrassah: lacquer paintings with oriental motives
Address: Kukchka Dabaza 15 Tel: 1490435 Note: by appointment only.
Location: Amir Temur Street 51 Tel: 2355833, 2356164
War memorial eternal flame and park has the names of all the fallen Victims of 2nd world war. Located in the Sharof Rashidov Avenue (City center)
Tashkent TV Tower: The TV Tower has an observation deck offering spectacular views of the city, and was built in 1981 is the highest building in Central Asia. It is 375 m high. It is the 10th highest building in the world and has a revolving restaurant 110 meters above the ground.
The water park has several pools, one with a wave machine, different types of slides. Well worth a few hours in the hot weather. It is advised to take your own footwear as the paths to get really hut during the summers. There is a restaurant and lots if bars inside. Adult 7000 Sum, Child 4000 Sum for 3 hours Location: Aqua Park, Amir Temur road, near TV Tower.
Navruz is a national holiday celebrated all over Uzbekistan including Tashkent. It is the celebration of spring and it marks the start of the Persian New Year in Central Asia. People from all kinds of ethnic backgrounds take part in the festivities. Since the start, it has been a pagan and a folk holiday and it is has been celebrated for more than 3000 years. People prepare for it by cleaning their towns and cities and huge feasts are prepared. Navruz is celebrated over the period of one month, starting 21st March.
Independence Day is celebrated on the 1st of September and marks the gaining of freedom from the Soviet Union. Outdoor events, fairs and concerts take place around the city and in parks on this day. The country’s best singers, actors and dancers come together to perform at the Alisher Navoiy National Park in celebration. At night the sky is lit up with a fireworks display that can be seen all around the city.
A 14day/14night tour of Uzbekistan, where you will visit all the cities in Uzbekistan lying on the Silk Route. The package includes tours of Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz and Charvak, along with Tashkent.
This is tour for those architectural enthusiasts who want to see great monuments, palaces, mosques, mausoleums and lots of buildings, made by famous architects of ancient times. Cities included in this tour are Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Shakhrisabz, Samarkand and Termiz. It’s a 14day/14night long tour.
This is shorter tour, only 7days/7nights. This tour covers all the major cultural, historical and agricultural sites in Uzbekistan. Cities include Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand and Shakhrisabz.
Offering many types of tours around Uzbekistan, their packages are reasonably priced. “The Great Silk Road” tour is for 8days/7night and it includes tours of 4 cities; Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. Accommodation provided will be in tourist friendly hotels that have plenty of facilities. “Pearls of Uzbekistan” is a 7 day long tour in which you get to visit the famous museums, mausoleums, mosques and architecture in Tashkent, Bukhara, Shakhrisabz and Samarkand.
Al-Kharizmi St, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Mannon Uygur St, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Chilonota Mosque
There are three types of buses in which one get around in; Buses, Trams and Trolleybuses. They cost 160 S to 200 S; this amount can be paid on board to the driver or the conductor. The next stop or destination is written on the window of each bus. Private buses leave from a lot which is 7km South-West of Navoi Park. The lot is on Halqlar Dustigli kocahsi and these buses go to Samarkand, Bukhara and Urgench. Tashkent’s public bus station (Halqlar Dustligi) is opposite the Sobir Rahimov Metro and serves the regions around Tashkent.
The easiest way to get around in Tashkent is by using the Metro. It is opened from 5am till Midnight and costs 140S per trip. The stations are safe and clean, and since the metro was originally designed as a nuclear shelter, it is prohibited to take photos inside.
Major international rent-a-car companies cannot be found in Tashkent, but some local places do offer vehicles for rent, including local taxi companies that will rent out cars with drivers. The rates for rental can be negotiated.
Finding a taxi at the airport to take you to the city centre is easy. Like all taxis, their rates can be negotiated as well. Most hotels will send their cars to pick you up from the airport and this can be arranged when the booking for the hotel is made.
Cars are driven on the right hand side in Uzbekistan, and registration and insurance papers must be carried all the time. UK driver’s licenses or International Driving Permits are needed to drive. Be careful while driving as some of the roads are bumpy and poorly lit at night. The driving style is the typical Central Asian style: harsh, rare use of seatbelts and plenty of road rage. It is safer to always have an experienced chauffeur take you around.
Taxis are cheap and rates can be negotiated with the driver. Apart from official taxis, almost everyone with a car acts as a taxi. While these private taxis are safe to use, most embassies discourage using them. Here are the numbers for taxi service providers in Tashkent :
Tashkent is a safe place but like in any other country, visitors should take care of their belongings and always travel with caution. In big bazaars, pick-pockets are very common and so personal belongings should be kept safe and hidden. Travelling alone during night time is not advised as robbery and assault incidents do take place but they are very rare. Confrontations should be avoided, if you see one then move away.
