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The Aral Sea today: how to see what is left of it
The shoreline is now hundreds of kilometres from Muynaq, but you can still reach the water. What the Aral looks like today, whether you can swim in it and how to prepare for a drive across the former seabed.
Sarmishsay: Petroglyphs and a Gorge in the Navoi Region
Thousands of rock drawings under the open sky: how to find the gorge, the best time to visit, what to do besides sightseeing and what you must bring.
The Arashan Lakes: A Hike to Mountain Lakes Beyond Chimgan
The route to the turquoise Arashan lakes: approximate length, elevation gain, overnight camping and trail hazards worth knowing about in advance.
The Nurata Reserve and Its Mountain Villages
The nature of the Nuratau range, mountain argali, guesthouses in the villages and walking routes between settlements for those who want to see Uzbekistan away from tourist trails.
Aydarkul: A Lake in the Desert and Its Yurt Camps
How a stay at Aydarkul works: swimming, fishing, a night in a yurt and camel rides, plus how to get there and what to consider so you do not regret the trip.
Zaamin National Park: Trails, Juniper Forests and Yurts
A guide to Zaamin: the nature of its juniper forests, routes of varying difficulty, seasons and where to stay if you want more than a day in the mountains.
Amirsoy in Summer: What to Do at a Ski Resort Without Snow
Trails, the gondola, bicycles and restaurants at the top: how to spend a summer day at a mountain resort when the skis are put away but the mountains stay beautiful.
Beldersay and Kumbel: Cable Car and Views of Charvak
What awaits at the top of Kumbel, how the lift works, roughly what the trip costs and how to combine it with a walk on the slopes and time by the water.
Charvak Reservoir: Beaches, Guesthouses and Time on the Water
How to choose a Charvak shore, where to swim, roughly what a stay costs and what to do besides the beach: walks, boats, fishing and mountain views.
Climbing Big Chimgan: Route, Difficulty and Gear
The climb to the 3,309 m summit: the trail, time needed, dangerous sections, the season and when it is wiser to go with a guide than alone.
Chimgan: A Guide to Tashkent's Main Mountain Resort
What to do in Chimgan in any season: the cable car, trails, horse rides, where to stay and what to bring so that the trip goes smoothly.
A Southern Route: Qarshi, Guzar and Termez in 4 Days
How to drive through Kashkadarya and Surkhandarya with stops and overnight stays: distances, what to see on the way and where to break the journey.