Only with an organized tour group. “Independent visitors” are almost not of interest to them — practically at all.

Thanks, everyone! Your insights are incredibly helpful. I think I’ll go with Termez/Shahrisabz for its historical depth and unique cultural layers.

One more thing to be cautious about: last year, many travelers reported a glitch in the booking system. Trains between Khiva and Bukhara often show as...

That’s likely because tickets can only be purchased 45 days in advance. And just a reminder, the high-speed train doesn’t operate between Khiva and Bu...

Hi there! I recently bought tickets from Tashkent to Kokand, and it was a pretty straightforward experience. There’s a separate ticket office to the...

I visited Dushanbe, Panjakent, the Seven Lakes, and Iskanderkul, and I felt safe in all these places. What stood out to me was Panjakent—despite havin...

Totally doable. We did the reverse—Dushanbe to Khujand—and didn’t even pay extra. The whole taxi cost us 900 somoni, but you could probably negotiate ...