Bukhara Practical information

Money & costs

Money

Changing more than US$50 at a time can be a problem in the high season so stack up on wads of sum before you arrive. If you buy souvenirs in dollars do your vendor a favour and be discreet.

National Bank of Uzbekistan (223 69 73; M Ikbola 3; 9am-4pm Mon-Fri) Changes travellers cheques and gives cash advances on Visa cards.

Taqi-Sarrafon (Bakhautin Naqshband; 8.30-6pm Mon-Sat) Exchange booth next to ‘moneychangers’ bazaar.