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  1. willywins avatar

    RE: Roads in the Fergana Valley

    by willywins 01 June 2012

    Hi all, Talking about taxis to fergana... how much did you pay for the trip from tashkent? My idea was going one day, visit Kokand and…

  2. anaya avatar

    RE: clothing for travel in the Stans

    by anaya 31 May 2012

    No worries, T-shirts, shorts, short dresses (many places), no need for a skirt to go below the knee maybe except in Andijon in Fergana.…

  3. pglennie avatar

    Guide to Budget Accommodation in Uzbekistan

    by pglennie 27 May 2012

    I've just finished a 15-day trip through Uzbekistan. My route was Andijan, Fergana, Tashkent, Samarkand, Shakrisabz, Termez, Bukhara,…

  4. Huggeri avatar

    Re: Fergana Valley by shared taxi

    by Huggeri 16 May 2012

    Also took me around 5 hours last year... I think I left within 5 minutes of arriving there, the taxi driver who took me there knew where…

  5. Fauchelevent avatar

    Fergana Valley by shared taxi

    by Fauchelevent 13 May 2012

    Hello, I'll be in Uzbekistan later this year and I want to include a short visit to the Fergana Valley. I would leave early in the mornin…

  6. jillback avatar

    Good route through Kyrgyzstan to UZ, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan to Iran

    by jillback 13 May 2012

    we are looking at traveling the silk route through the Stan's. starting at Torugart Pass to Naryn, to Issy Kul, to Bishkek, to Osh and…

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    Re: Border Crossing from Uzbek > Kyrg and road condition in Kyrg

    by emmeff 10 May 2012

    When you say, alamode11, that you're crossing the border near Ferghana, do you mean the main international crossing to the east on the…

  8. alamode11 avatar

    Border Crossing from Uzbek > Kyrg and road condition in Kyrg

    by alamode11 08 May 2012

    Four of us are planning to cross into Kyrgystan at the border near Fergana (in Uzbekistan) at the end of June. Two questions: 1 Has…

  9. GussieG avatar

    RE: fergana valley in uzbekistan

    by GussieG 22 April 2012

    Kumtepa Bazaar, approx 5km outside Margilan. You can get marshrutkas directly there from Fergana on market days.

  10. jaoto avatar

    RE: 12 days in October - car and driver through a TA or on the ground?

    by jaoto 15 April 2012

    >I certainly intend to see as many bazaars as possible but I don't care what they're selling. I'm there for the experience, not the shopping…

  11. GussieG avatar

    RE: Nice B&B guesthouse to stay in Fergana city

    by GussieG 14 April 2012

    Unfortunately Sonja's B&B is currently closed for renovations. It would be worth checking by phone to see if they're open again before…

  12. atomgirl23 avatar

    Re: 12 days in October - car and driver through a TA or on the ground?

    by atomgirl23 12 April 2012

    Dear Jahlie, B & Bs in Uzbekistan are not the same as in Europe. Essentially they are small hotels with very personal service. (I have…

  13. atomgirl23 avatar

    Re: 12 days in October - car and driver through a TA or on the ground?

    by atomgirl23 10 April 2012

    Hello, My husband and I (neither of us backpackers) have travelled several times to Uzbekistan independently. We've hired a car and drive…

  14. Huggeri avatar

    RE: fergana valley in uzbekistan

    by Huggeri 30 March 2012

    Hi Willy, I agree with anaya that it depends a bit on your interests. I went there in October 2011 and really enjoyed it. Not necessa…

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    RE: fergana valley in uzbekistan

    by uzb 28 March 2012

    whats up Will fergana valley is worth a visit! cuz its very old style still! old places, in Margilan they have a silk factory! plus…

  16. anaya avatar

    RE: fergana valley in uzbekistan

    by anaya 28 March 2012

    Well, depends on your interests. I did visit Fergana Valley on my tour last year. The ride to Fergana is beautiful through the mountains…

  17. cwrigh13 avatar

    RE: Uzbek-Kyrgyz border in Osh

    by cwrigh13 07 March 2012

    As of March 2012: Catch a taxi from Osh to the Dostyk border, should only cost 350 som ($7USD). You will have to hop off at the border…

  18. turkturizm avatar

    Re: UZBEKISTAN IN JANUARY

    by turkturizm 06 December 2011

    Hello, I'm from guest house in Tashkent. If you want we can help you for your travel. We have a guesthouse in Tashkent and have a partner…

  19. emmeff avatar

    Re: getting in a mess re borders and visas OSH

    by emmeff 10 November 2011

    It's not nearly as fraught as you make it sound. The FCO advice is two years out of date. Just make the crossing from UZ to KG via Ferghana.…

  20. barrycrisps avatar

    getting in a mess re borders and visas OSH

    by barrycrisps 10 November 2011

    I hope someone might be able to give me some advice. We got turned down today for a triple entry Kazakh visa as we didn't have an invitation…

  21. martiny avatar

    RE: Where to exchange money in Urgench & Khiva

    by martiny 27 October 2011

    Back in Denmark, and everything worked just fine. Upon arrival in tashkent, I was approached by som taxi drivers who offfered to exchang…

  22. MikeJones avatar

    RE: My trip to Uzbekistan

    by MikeJones 26 October 2011

    The best way to travel is from Iran to Uzbekistan is flight http://www.visit-uzbekistan.com/uzbekistan/flights/index.php?city=tehran…

  23. turkturizm avatar

    Re: Accommodation in Tashkent

    by turkturizm 27 August 2011

    Hello, I'm manager "Mirzo" Guesthouse in Tashkent. If you want we have a room for you. We can find you hotel from Samarkhand, Bukhara,…

  24. Mountolive avatar

    Overview of trip to Uzbekistan in 2009

    by Mountolive 13 August 2011

    I have just joined this Forum and, to give something back to the traveller community, here is an overview of my trip to that country in…

  25. Michael777 avatar

    Transportation to Fergana, Kokand

    by Michael777 05 August 2011

    I am heading to Fergana tomorrow morning with the car. I am looking to share the cost of petrol and get a company for the road. I have…

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