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Mountain Villages of Kitab and Shahrisabz: Gorges, Juniper and Hamlets
After Ak-Saray and Dorut-Tilovat in Shahrisabz, head for the hills: the Takhtakaracha pass, Hissar gorges, Miraki and juniper slopes, all doable in a day.
The Mountains Around Urgut: Villages, Springs and Trails
Urgut is known for its huge bazaar, but above town lie orchards, ancient plane trees, springs and Zarafshan range trails, an hour from Samarkand.
The Bakhmal Mountains and Apple Orchards of Southern Jizzakh
Apples, mountain villages and cool air on the slopes of the Turkestan range: what to see in Bakhmal and how to get there from Jizzakh and Samarkand.
The Orchards of Parkent and the Kurama Foothills
Blossoming apricots, mountain streams and quiet trails an hour from Tashkent: why Parkent is a calm alternative to crowded Chimgan.
Camping in Uzbekistan: Where You Can Pitch a Tent
Where a tent makes sense and where it is better not to risk it: Charvak, Chimgan, Zaamin and the desert, plus water, campfires and national park rules.
Horse Trekking in Uzbekistan's Mountains: Where to Go and What It Costs
Chimgan, the Ugam-Chatkal park, Zaamin and the Nuratau range: where to ride for an hour or several days, and how beginners should prepare.
The Kyzylkum Desert: How to See a Real Desert
Dunes, saxaul and a night under the stars: the most convenient places to see the Kyzylkum, how to choose a format and how to avoid risk where there is only sand around.
Shakhimardan and the Blue Lake
Lake Kulikalon among the mountains, the fast Sokh river and a shrine in the enclave: what to see in Shakhimardan, how to prepare for the road and what to ask in advance.
Kasansay and Chartak: Mountains and Springs of the Namangan Region
Cool gorges, a reservoir and mineral springs north of Namangan: what to see, when to go and how to organise a day or a weekend.
The Andijan Reservoir and the Mountains of the Valley's East
Nature in the east of the Andijan region: the reservoir, foothills and picnic spots, and how to get there from Andijan, Khanabad and Qurgontepa.
Kattakurgan Reservoir: The Uzbek Sea
Rest and fishing on the largest body of water in the Samarkand region: shores, season, where to stay and how to combine a trip with sightseeing in Samarkand.
The Jeyran Eco-Centre Near Bukhara
Where to see goitered gazelles, wild asses and Przewalski's horses not far from Bukhara: how a visit works, the best time to go and what to consider when planning.