INTERESTING PLACES
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is home to some marvellous pieces of architecture. The Poi Kalyan Complex and Chashma Ayub in the city of Bukhara are a must-visit.
Samarkand, the second largest city in the country, is home to several places of tourist interest. These include Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, Bibi-Khanym Mosque etc. The State Museum is an excellent place for the history lovers as it has a great collection of artefacts, handicrafts, paintings and much more.
Tashkent’s Chorsu Bazaar is the favourite place for those fond of shopping. Here, one can get anything from clothes to handicrafts to food etc. Yunus Khan Mausoleum, Romanov Palace, and the Fine Arts Museum of Uzbekistan are some of the most visited tourist spots in the capital city.
Uzbekistan will be loved by the nature lovers due to its unique landscape. The country is also a popular place for those who are fond of adventure sports. There are numerous places for trekking, rock climbing, hiking etc.
Samarkand
Samarkand is the capital of the Samarkand Province of Uzbekistan. The city is famous for its central location on the Asian Silk Road between China and other western countries. With a population of over 400,000 permanent residents, Samarkand is the second largest city in the country and a listed World Heritage Site.
The climate of Samarkand is continental in nature with dry, hot summers and cold winters. July is the hottest month whereas January is the coldest. Occasional snowfall is experienced in the city. The best time to visit the city is either in spring or in autumn.
Historically, Samarkand is about 2,500 years old and is regarded as one of the oldest cities in the world. Today, Samarkand is a rapidly developing city with tourism as the main component of its economy.
Bukhara, the capital of the Bukhara Province, is the fifth largest city in Uzbekistan. Apart from being rich in its culture and architecture, Bukhara is a major industrial centre. It is home to a population of over 250,000 inhabitants.
The continental climate of Bukhara is characterised by hot summers and cool, wet winters. Summers and winters occasionally witness extreme temperatures. Sufficient rainfall is received throughout the city with most of it concentrated in winters.
The city was founded in 500 BC and has been a major trade centre of the Iranian civilization. Today, the city’s economy is based on agriculture, handicrafts, textiles, jewellery, rugs and natural gas.