samaRKAND TRAVEL GUIDE
THE JEWEL OF UZBEKISTAN
Being the most well-known Silk Road city in Uzbekistan, Samarkand is an absolute must-see on any travel itinerary. The Registan and Shahi Zinda are two of Samarkand’s most visited tourist destinations. Furthermore, direct international flights make it simple to get to Samarkand from a variety of locations.
How to get to Samarkand?
Excellent air and rail connections make it simple to travel throughout Samarkand and Uzbekistan. In particular, Samarkand’s bigger airport and frequent foreign flights make it accessible. Thus, you may choose to take a plane to or from Samarkand instead of stopping at Tashkent. Especially if you want to save some time on your itinerary, it is a great option so you don’t have to head back to Tashkent.
By Aircraft: Samarkand has a bigger airport that serves domestic routes throughout Uzbekistan. Additionally, there are flights from other countries, such as Saudi Arabia, China, Italy, and Istanbul.
By Train: Uzbekistan has an excellent rail system. You may easily travel to this distinctive Silk Road city from a variety of locations thanks to the numerous fast trains (Afrosiyob) that operate between, for instance, Bukhara and Samarkand as well as Samarkand and Tashkent. Through the Uzbekistan Railways website, you may purchase train tickets and view the timetables.
It cost me $16 to take the Afrosiyob from Tashkent to Samarkand.
How do I navigate Samarkand?
Samarkand is a really large city, so getting around on foot can be a little difficult. When your hotel is centrally located, there are many locations you can walk to, but taking Yandex is a better option. Firstly, we read that every fare within the city centre should only be 10.000 som-20.000 which is really convenient
How many days in Samarkand?
We had three nights in Samarkand, which gave us plenty of time to see the city. Samarkand is the most popular tourist destination and has a lot to offer. Consequently, I would advise spending two full days exploring, which would equal two to three nights in Samarkand.
How to dress in Samarkand?
Similarly to other cities in Uzbekistan, please be mindful when exploring and make sure to cover your knees and shoulders.
