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How to get to Nurata and the villages of the Nuratau mountains
Transport to Nurata from Navoi, Samarkand and Bukhara, and on to the mountain villages with guesthouses where you can spend a few quiet days.
How to get to Lake Aydarkul: two roads to a desert sea
Two roads lead to Aydarkul — through the Jizzakh region and through Nurata. We compare them by time and road quality and explain how to reach the yurt camps.
How to get to Zaamin National Park
Through Jizzakh to the juniper forests of the Turkestan range: the road from Tashkent and Samarkand, park entry and finding a car for the last stretch.
How to get from Tashkent to Amirsoy ski resort
Shuttle, taxi, your own car or a shared ride: how long it takes to reach Amirsoy in winter and summer, where to park and how to plan a day in the mountains.
How to get to Charvak Reservoir from Tashkent
The road to Charvak's beaches and resorts via Chirchik, Iskandar and Gazalkent: transport options, weekend traffic and where to park by the water.
How to get from Tashkent to Chimgan and Beldersay
Car, taxi, shared ride or bus with a change in Gazalkent: we compare the ways to reach the mountains and explain how to handle the road in winter.
Fergana to Kuvasay: Reaching the Mountains on the Valley's Southern Edge
Kuvasay is a small town at the foot of the Alay foothills, half an hour from Fergana. How to get there by minibus, taxi or shared ride, and how to continue to the reservoir.
Namangan to Kasansay: Into the Foothills and Up to the Reservoir
Kasansay is Namangan's closest gateway to the mountains: a cool valley, a reservoir and recreation areas. How to get there, where to go next and what to bring.
Namangan to Pap: Getting There and Connecting to Tashkent
Pap is the western gateway of the Namangan region on the road to the Kamchik Pass. How to get there and why it is a handy place to set off for Tashkent by car or train.
Namangan to Chust: A Trip for Knives and Skullcaps
Chust is known across Central Asia for its pchak knives and black-and-white skullcaps. How to get there from Namangan, where to find craftsmen and how to get back.
Andijan to Shahrihan: Getting to One of the Valley's Great Bazaars
Shahrihan is famous for its huge bazaar that draws people from across the area. How to get there from Andijan, when to arrive and how to get back with your shopping.
Andijan to Marhamat: The Road to the Ancient Site of Mingtepa
Marhamat is a quiet district town south of Andijan, and nearby lies Mingtepa, one of the valley's most intriguing ancient sites. How to get there and how much time to allow.