Uzbekistan, when we hear about this place, we have a lot of questions like, should we travel to this place? Is it safe for women travellers? How well is the accommodation? and many more.
There are a lot of preconceived notions about this place, which are obviously not true. Uzbekistan is a pretty safe and friendly country to travel to. The place is a beauty and offers many things to do.
Knowing a few things in advance is better to make the journey more convenient.
Here are 15 travel tips to Uzbekistan to make your journey enjoyable.
- Carry Some Cash: Although plenty of ATMs are available except Khiva to withdraw money, they sometimes don’t work. To avoid wasting time finding working ATMs, you should carry some cash. Also, some hotels and shops do not accept credit cards. It is better to have some money handy.
- Many People Talk only in the Local Language: Most locals do not know English. They converse either in Uzbek or Russian. You will find a handful of people who understand and speak English. Therefore, you will have to use google translate to communicate complex sentences.
- Road Signs are in Native Language: Most of the signs in the country are in Uzbek. Even the announcement which they do happens in their native language only. Therefore, you will have to plan your trip meticulously.
- Uzbekistan is a Progressive Country: The country is perceived as conservative and Muslim-dominant. And it is assumed that you will have to cover your body from head to toe. But people in the country do wear western clothes. You only need to cover your head if you go to a mosque; otherwise, casual dressing like pants, jackets, long dresses, etc., is acceptable in the country.
- Locals Love to Dress Up: Women and men love dressing up even for Casual Dinners. Some restaurants have dress codes, but people love wearing suits, ties, and dresses.
- The Winter Gets Extremely Chilly: Check the weather before arriving at this place, especially during the winter, as it gets really chilly. Even during spring or fall, evenings become cold. Therefore, carry appropriate warm clothes.
- Always Book Your Accommodation Well in Advance: Though plenty of hotels are available to stay. However, popular hotels like Orient Stay, L’Argamak, and Bukhara Boutique get booked early. All these hotels are beautiful and set inside traditional old buildings. Therefore, you should book months in advance if you want to stay in any of these.
- Difficult Travel Destination for Vegetarians: Finding food options is pretty challenging for a vegetarian or vegan. All the food contains animal chunks. Even salads have a dressing of meat sauce/mayonnaise. Stick to tourist restaurants to find some vegetarian menus. Also, all local outlets and menu cards are in Uzbek, and servers know any other language other than their native. Therefore, it would be difficult to find veg options even if they have them.
- Uzbekistan has the Best Liquor: There is a misconception that liquor is not served in this country. However, you will get some of the best liquor here due to Russian influence on the country. Also, you can get some of the best wines her.
- Do not Tip Here: Tipping is not appreciated in the country. Be it taxi, restaurants, or any other service-related job. They will insist on taking the change back.
- Buy a Local SIM Card to Communicate: When you arrive in the country, buy a local SIM card. You can check options like UMS, BeeLine, or UCELL. To communicate in Uzbekistan, it is better to have a SIM card.
- Paid Public Bathrooms: They are chargeable if you have to use public washrooms. The standard rate is around 1000UZS.
- Domestic Tourism is Equally Popular: Locals love to travel; therefore, expect a crowded weekend, especially in popular tourist places. Most people travel during holidays and weekends with their family and kids.
- The Internet is not that Good: Most hotels claim that wi-fi is available, but they do not work properly. You can only do some basic work.
- You Will Simply Love this Place: people in the country are kind and caring. Most people greet you with a friendly smile and can go out of their way to help you.
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