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Travel to Tashkent

Discover Tashkent

The capital city of Tashkent is the liveliest and the largest city of Uzbekistan and the most populous in the Central Asian region. Over the years, this city has witnessed major growth and cultural changes. It may not be brimming with historic charm and silk route architecture but is famous for its warm hospitality and delicacies, with a touch of Modern Soviet influence - which is altogether a taste of unique culture.

The buildings and streets are decorated with colourful murals weaving beautiful tales about the city. From traditional tea houses to vibrant street art, Tashkent offers you one of a kind experience. Come discover the best of Tashkent and walk through the perfect blend of art and architecture with Jazeera Airways.

Essential Facts

Time/Date
Time Zone
+05:00
Language
Uzbec
Currency
Uzbekistani Som
Electricity
220v/50Hz
Best Time To Visit
April to May and September to early November

Things To Do

Amir Timur Museum

Tashkent is home to the famous Amir Timur Museum. The blue domes, ornate interiors, and extravagant designs from the medieval times are a sight to behold.

The Museum of Applied Arts

From collections of traditional handicrafts to carved wooden furniture, traditional instruments to ceramics - the Museum of Applied Arts truly holds the spirit of Uzbekistan’s art and culture.

Tashkent metro

The Tashkent metro is famous for its flamboyant art and architecture of the stations all over the city. Each station is intricately designed with unique themes and motifs from the Uzbek culture.

The Tashkent TV Tower

The Tashkent TV Tower is the tallest building in Central Asia and the 10th tallest in the world with an overall height of 375 meters. The architecture is a fine blend of traditional Uzbeck and contemporary sophistication. The tower has a revolving restaurant at the top floor and the view from there is simply breathtaking.

Western Tian Shan Mountains

In Tashkent, one can go trekking to the most spectacular spots in the Western Tian Shan Mountains. The enchanting valleys, the luscious greens and crystal clear waters along with diverse flora and fauna is one of a kind experience.

Shopping

Chorsu Bazaar located in the center of the old town is Tashkent’s biggest open market with almost anything and everything on sale. From fresh produce to traditional artifacts, clothes to kitchenware - Chorsu Bazaar has it all. The aroma of fresh bakes and brick ovens to the freshest of produce is truly a major point of attraction for every tourist.

Food And Drink

One cannot go to Tashkent and not have the Plov. For the uninitiated, plov is basically a dish of carrots, tender-lamb spiced with cumin, raisins and sometimes dried fruits, onion and boiled quail eggs for the final finesse. It us usually cooked in a huge vessel over open fire. Plov is considered to be the signature dish of Uzbekistan, there are several regional recipes for the Plov as well.

Things To Know

Visa Requirements

  • A visa is compulsory for almost all nationalities. All visitors must obtain the visa from the Uzbekistan diplomatic mission or online. A system of obtaining electronic-visa is also available, however one has to apply for e-visa at least three day prior to the date of travel.

Getting Around

  • The best way to get around Tashkent is the metro, as it connects all across the city. The mural art in these stations help one to understand the spirit of the city. Tashkent has an excellent network of buses and trams as well. Taxis are also available at a reasonable fare, but public transport is usually prefered among tourists, what better way to discover a city one place at a time.