Friday 17 August 2018

Tashkent: A Historic & Cultural City


Independence Square

Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is a Central Asian country which has recently become a Popular Tourist Destination. It has been just 2-3 years since Tourism started in Uzbekistan. Earlier, the country was not attracting tourists due to Political and Safety concerns. Also, some people had unnecessarily criticised the country for its Economic condition. Uzbekistan is now on the path of becoming a popular tourist spot. The government and people of Uzbekistan have managed to improve their reputation among Foreign Travelers. Though there are many famous places in Uzbekistan, but in this Blog, we will discuss about Tashkent. Let’s get started…..




Tashkent Metro

The city of Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan, and its biggest city. It has a population of around 4 Million with majority from Russia or other nearby countries. As Uzbekistan was a part of Soviet Union, it gained its independence late. As a result, development was delayed and the country had to wait for attracting tourism. Tashkent is a fairly developed city. The Public Transport is Good and cheap. In fact, Uzbekistan overall is a very cheap country. You just need around 200-300 Dollars for a 3-4 days’ vacation, excluding Air Fare. When it comes to cost, it is even cheaper than Thailand.


Weird Statues


Getting around Tashkent is very easy. The city has Bus and Metro services everywhere. Taxis are also super cheap to travel around. The city is mostly covered with Gardens and Green spaces. It has attractions such as Independence Square, President House, Eco Park, Aqua Park, Shastri street, Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent Metro, Weird Statues, Tashkent TV Tower, Hazrat Imam Complex, etc.  Tashkent is a very calm and peaceful city. You will not find a lot of people around. People are very friendly and welcoming here. They have developed the city like any developed city in Europe or Asia.


ECO Park


Food and shopping is good in Tashkent. Local Uzbek Food is very popular among tourists. Local and International Restaurants are all over the city. Uzbekistan doesn’t have that European cafĂ© culture, but it is famous for Gala Dinners. Gala Dinner with Local and International Belly Dance is famous among Asian and European travellers. When it comes to shopping, it is famous for Cotton and Textile items. Apart from that, Dry Fruits and Spices are very popular among shoppers. There are Malls and Shopping areas all over the city. Cheap Prices make it more attractive among travellers.


Chorsu Bazaar


Tashkent is a fairly connected city with a small Airport. It has flights all over Asia and Europe. Uzbekistan Airways is the National carrier. It has services to a lot of Asian Destinations. If you are travelling from North America, Europe, Africa, South America or Australasia, consider travelling with other carriers. Some big carriers with services to Tashkent include Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot, Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, China Sothern and Malaysia Airlines. If you are visiting other nearby countries, consider a Road journey from there. The Desert countryside is worth the effort.

 So, pack your Bags and leave for a relaxing Holiday in Tashkent


TV Tower




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