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Buddhist Uzbekistan: A Route Through Termez and Surkhandarya
Stupas, cave monasteries and Kushan-era cities in the far south: what to see in Termez and around Denau, and how to fit it all into two or three days.
In Timur's Footsteps: Jizzakh, Samarkand and Shahrisabz in 3 Days
Tamerlane's Gate near Jizzakh, the Gur-e-Amir mausoleum in Samarkand and the ruins of Ak-Saray in Timur's home town, arranged into a logical three-day trip.
The Seven Saints of Bukhara: A Route Through the Pirs' Mausoleums
The traditional pilgrim route around Bukhara: who the seven pirs were, the customary order of visiting them, the distances and how to organise a day or two.
Ziyarat Tourism: A Route Through Uzbekistan's Holy Places
A pilgrim's route through Bukhara, Samarkand and Termez: which shrines to visit, in what order to travel and how to behave so that your visit is respectful.
A Craft Route: Rishtan, Margilan, Chust and Gijduvan
A route for lovers of ceramics, silk and knives: where the workshops are, how to arrange visits and how to bring home a real piece instead of a souvenir.
Transit Through Tashkent: 24 Hours in the City
What to do with a 24-hour layover in Tashkent: where to leave luggage, what to see in the centre, whether the mountains are worth it and how to reach the airport on time.
Day Trips from Fergana Without a Tour
Margilan, Rishtan, Kuvasay and Shakhimardan: how to organise a day around Fergana on your own, without paying extra for a group tour.
Day Trips from Tashkent: Mountains, Orchards and Reservoirs
What you can fit into a day without an overnight stay: Chimgan, Parkent, Charvak, Ugam and Bekabad. Distances, travel times and tips for choosing by season.
Day Trips from Bukhara: Palaces, Shrines and Gijduvan
A day-long plan around Bukhara: the emirs' summer palace, the Naqshband mausoleum, the potters of Gijduvan and a trip to Navoi, with heat and transport in mind.
Day Trips from Samarkand: 6 Ideas Worth Your Time
Urgut, Shahrisabz, the Imam Bukhari complex, Konigil, Kattakurgan and mountain villages: where to go for a day from Samarkand and how to fit it in without rushing.
Samarkand and Shahrisabz in One Day
A day trip over the Takhtakaracha Pass: timing, stops and getting back for dinner. What to fit into Tamerlane's hometown and how not to wear yourself out.
Kashkadarya in 2 Days: Shahrisabz, Kitab and Qarshi
An unhurried route through Timur's homeland: the ruins of Ak-Saray, the mountains and latitude station of Kitab, and old Qarshi with its brick bridge and domes.