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Thanks, buddy! do you live there?

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I lived there for 6 years. It will be cold, but I like cold weather. Rain is a whole different topic. Cold, winter rain can be miserable. A gortex shell with a hood is a must. I'm sure you know cotton does not dry well or quickly, think wool instead. There are routine but unpredictable gas, electricity, and water outages. city hot water heating systems are old and not dependable. The entire hot water systems are shut down for maintenance around this time. It is not as cold as Siberia, but if you get wet and cold it can feel that way. I wore an old pair of ski bib-overalls and was warm most of the time; they were light, synthetic, and very warm.
I cannot help you with hotels.
Fresh produce will become scarce, but there will be plenty of food.
Don't forget a roll of toilet paper. You'll only make that mistake ONCE!
I lost a good tooth to rocky rice so if your rice crunches when you chew either spit it out or swallow; save yourself some pain.
One last tip from my U.N. doctor. If, really, when you get diarrhea wait 3 days to take meds. It is your body's way of perging your system. The only caveat is if you develope a high temp, then better visit a doctor.
These people are spitters and nose pickers so watch where you step and wash your hands often.

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Thanks for sharing. But... damn! Is it really that bad in early November?
I was hoping for some warm days out there, like +15-20 degrees or something around that.
As you described it, it's gonna be more like a survival out there :) anyway, I will definitely think about taking some warm clothes. Thanks again.
P.S. toilet paper and rice - that's something ))

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I was there in 2008 in November and yes, it gets very cold. And it did snow when I was there. Once in Khiva the day that I travelled by bus to Bukhara, and again New Years Eve in Tashkent.
Definitely take a warm coat.

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No need to struggle to survive out of cold wather )) but take some warm clothes. As our weather is sharp continental and weather changes day by day. In Khiva will be windy at time of the year. Wather will be likely +10-15 max during the day time. Accommodation depends on your budget.
Good luck!

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thanks every one! I really appreciate your help. I'll try to write a review on my trip after I come back.

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We are waiting your reports about travel with interest ;)