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Samarkand to Bulungur: A Short Hop to the North of the Region
Bulungur is a district town half an hour from Samarkand on the road towards Jizzakh. How to get there, what to see as you cross the Zeravshan valley and where to buy orchard fruit.
Bukhara to Nukus: 600 km Across the Desert in One Go
The direct road from Bukhara to Karakalpakstan across the Kyzylkum and along the Amu Darya. Train or car, where to stop overnight and how not to run short of fuel and water.
Andijan to Jalaquduq and Qurgontepa: Reaching the Eastern Districts
Jalaquduq and Qurgontepa are two district towns in eastern Andijan where people travel daily for work, family visits and the bazaar. Transport options, travel times and costs.
Andijan to Khanabad and Khojaobod: Day Trips to the Region's East
Two towns in eastern Andijan: Khanabad near the reservoir on the Kara Darya and orchard-filled Khojaobod. How to get there, how long it takes and how to return the same day.
Gulistan to Khavast: A Railway Junction on the Road to Jizzakh
Khavast is a small town in the Syrdarya region where trains and cars heading south pass through. How to get there from Gulistan and how to make an easy onward connection.
Andijan to Qorasuv: The Road to the Kyrgyz Border
Qorasuv is a border town in the east of the valley, and many people pass through it on the way to Osh. How to get there from Andijan and what to know about crossing the border.
Nukus to Beruni: reaching the fortresses of Ellikkala
Beruni is a convenient base for exploring the desert fortresses of ancient Khorezm. How to get there from Nukus or Urgench and how to organise a day by car.
Nukus to Chimbay: a short road across Karakalpakstan
Chimbay is a small town north of Nukus on the way to Kungrad and Muynak. How to get there by minibus, taxi or shared ride and what to consider on the road.
Nukus to Kungrad: the way to the Ustyurt plateau
Kungrad is one of the largest towns in northern Karakalpakstan and a handy base for trips to the Ustyurt plateau and Muynak. How to get there from Nukus and what to see around.
Qarshi to Kasan: how to get there and where to go next
Kasan is an important junction in north-western Kashkadarya, with roads to Bukhara and towards Muborak. What to know about the short trip from Qarshi.
Qarshi to Muborak: the road to Kashkadarya's gas capital
Muborak is known for its gas processing plant and shift-work rhythm of life. How people travel between Qarshi and Muborak, how long the road takes and how it differs from tourist routes.
How to get to Kitab from Samarkand and Shahrisabz
Kitab lies at the foot of the mountains in Kashkadarya, very close to Shahrisabz. Two main routes: over the pass from Samarkand and a short hop from the neighbouring town.