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Gulistan to Jizzakh: the road across the Hungry Steppe
About 80 kilometres of steppe separate two neighbouring regional capitals. How to travel this road, how the transport options differ and what to know about the route.
Tashkent to Gulistan: getting to the Syrdarya region
Gulistan is only a couple of hours from the capital along the steppe highway towards Samarkand. Commuter trains, trains, cars and the neighbouring towns of Yangiyer and Khovos.
Jizzakh to Samarkand: Through Tamerlane's Gate
The road between two regional capitals through a famous gorge with ancient inscriptions: transport options, travel time and where to stop safely for photos.
Tashkent to Jizzakh: a Short Trip Along the M39
How to reach Jizzakh by train or car, how long it takes and the easiest way to continue to the Zaamin mountains or Lake Aydarkul.
Samarkand to Navoi: the Road Along the Zeravshan
How to travel from Samarkand to Navoi via Kattakurgan, how long it takes and where to stop by the reservoir that locals call the Uzbek Sea.
Navoi to Bukhara: Getting There in an Hour and a Half
A short hop along the Zeravshan: trains, minibuses, taxis and shared rides in both directions, plus a stop at the Rabat-i Malik caravanserai on the way.
Tashkent to Navoi: Train, Car and What to Know on the Road
How to get to Navoi and back: high-speed trains, the highway via Samarkand, shared rides for business trips, and what to see if you have a free evening.
Shahrisabz to Qarshi: a Short Hop Across Kashkadarya
The daily connection between the two main towns of Kashkadarya: minibuses, taxis, shared rides, travel time and how to pick the option that suits your plans.
Tashkent to Shahrisabz: Reaching Timur's Hometown on Your Own
An independent trip from the capital to Shahrisabz: via Samarkand and the pass, or by train to Qarshi. We compare the options, travel times and where to stay.
Samarkand to Shahrisabz over the Takhtakaracha Pass
The country's most scenic short drive: hairpin bends, viewpoints, winter restrictions on the pass, and the lowland detour for when the mountains are closed.
Qarshi to Termez: Heading South via Guzar
The route from Kashkadarya to Surkhandarya: the mountain stretch near Derbent, checkpoints between regions, summer heat and shared rides in both directions.
Bukhara to Qarshi: 2.5 Hours Across the Steppe
How to travel directly between Bukhara and Qarshi without going back through Samarkand: transport, filling stations on the steppe road and where to take a short break.