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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…
RE: Fergana Valley by shared taxi

by Giora 14 May 2012

Hi, Four hours seems slightly optimistic, I would think 5-6 is more likely, but 4 is certainly the right ballpark. The shared taxi depot…
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…
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.
Re: fergana valley in uzbekistan

by uzb 21 April 2012

Yes in Margilan they have a big Bazar open on Thursday and saturday! only! it's called KUM BAZAR
RE: market days in Fergana valley

by CentralAsia_traveler 20 April 2012

When you are in Margilan, do try to make a trip to visit the Silk Workshop, where silk is spun by hand and woven on hand looms as it has…
RE: market days in Fergana valley

by Danielannie 19 April 2012

Hello Giora, Many thanks for your information which are very useful for us. We shall visit the Margilan market on Thursday
RE: market days in Fergana valley

by Giora 19 April 2012

Hi, Of the markets I've visited, I think the most interesting one in the Fergana Valley is the Sunday market in Andizhan. It's only held…
market days in Fergana valley

by Danielannie 18 April 2012

Hello, the most interesting market is during the week end in Margilan. But Saturday or Sunday or both days ? I heard that there is on…
Re: fergana valley in uzbekistan

by Danielannie 18 April 2012

Hello, I read that there is an interesting market in Margilan on thursday too. But this should be checked. If somebody could confirm it…
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…
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…
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…
RE: fergana valley in uzbekistan

by dremarek 28 March 2012

hi will i think the fergana valley is definitely worth a visit. especially if you can make it over a weekend. the kuntepa bazaar, on…
Re: Uzbekistan beyond the obvious?

by daniviyana 10 September 2011

Hi, Urgut market close to Samarkand is really worth to see. You can make a trip by Taxi or Marschroutka from Samarkand. Surchandarya…
RE: Uzbekistan beyond the obvious?

by Giora 17 August 2011

Hi Hugo, Nukus is an interesting town, it's a little like the wild west of Uzbekistan. There's a random art museum here, and there's…
RE: No LOI needed for US citizens?

by danielsprague 24 June 2011

Yes, the Fergana Valley is open for tourists and a popular place to visit. That said, there are no 'must see' sights in the area; Kokand…
RE: Current security situation in Uzbekistan?

by celticbhoy7 13 May 2011

Warnings from the State Dept. should be looked at carefully as many are wildly overstated. All of what is said is in the warning is true,…
Travel Blog from Uzbekistan

by mikeprince 21 February 2011

My wife is currently in Uzbekistan, with a focus on seeing (and buying!) lots of handicrafts, including Rishton ceramics and Margilon…
RE: Tashkent - Taxi from Airport to Hotel & Accomodation

by travelwerner 05 February 2011

Oh, I forgot to say thanks for all your helpful suggestions. Here my feedback: - it took about 1,5 hrs. to pass custom and so on - by…
Re: How much time for Uzbekistan required?

by janeywhite 04 December 2010

I liked Tashkent and the 2 days I spent there. This was in May so it was warm and humid and OK for strolling around. The subway system…
Re: STICKY: The Situation in Kyrgyzstan: Safety & Travel Updates

by teamwanderlust2010 15 July 2010

Also, this was translated from an interview with a guy from the Russian Federation in charge of borders. Clearly expecting massive militant…
Re: Uzbekistan Textiles

by janeywhite 07 June 2010

I was really looking forward to getting some silk from the highly recommended Yogdorlik Silk Factory in Margilan but though the tour…
RE: Uzbekistan - some questions

by Giora 04 May 2010

Hi, I'd just like to add some comments to the discussion about Fergana. I think it's a very interesting part of Uzbekistan, and well…
RE: Hotels prices

by CentralAsia_traveler 16 April 2010

For staying quite near Fergana, you can contact the Yodgorlik Silk Factory in Margilan. The director of the factory (who speaks very…