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Uzbekistan as a country has started to come into its own and is fast becoming a hotspot for tourism. People seeking a holiday different from the run-of-the-mill types of vacations are making a beeline for this former Soviet Union country. The Central Asian culture is still alive and kicking in Uzbekistan and travel is relatively safe but a local guide is recommended. Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and its religious, economic and political centre. Most travellers have to enter and leave from Tashkent. Although it is often overlooked in favour of the more exotic Samarkand or Bukhara on the ancient Silk Road, tour tashkent can be equally interesting. After the 1966 earthquake, Tashkent was largely rebuilt with Soviet style apartments but the ‘old city’ can still be discovered around Chorsu. The huge and covered Chorsu Bazaar is a colourful and vibrant farmers and crafts market. Tashkent has many attractions which includes the Moyie Mulbarek Library Museum. This museum houses the oldest Quran (going back to the 7th century) in the world. Other attractions of tour Tashkent include Sheihantaur or Mausoleum of Zangiata and the Mausoleum of Sheikh Zaynudin Bobo. Tashkent is a complex city with a mix of different cultures. Marxism, Capitalism, Sufism, the East and the West all blend effortlessly in Tashkent and it is a unique mixture of tradition and modernism. There is no dearth of good hotels in Tashkent and they range from the luxury ones to small, cosy hotels. All modern amenities are provided in these hotels and tourists can have a comfortable stay. Samarkand is one of the oldest cities of Uzbekistan and was founded sometime in 2000 B.C. It grew to be an important trade centre on the route between the Mediterranean and China and hence tour Samarkand is often associated with the fabled Silk Route. It was absolutely destroyed by Genghis Khan but was revived by Tamerlane or Timur who made it the capital of his empire in 1369. Most of the architecture standing today had been erected by Timur and his descendants. The showpiece of tour Samarkand would undoubtedly be the Registan, a square which is surrounded by three beautiful pieces of Islamic architecture. With delicate plasterwork and gold-plated tiles, the buildings look imposing and very striking. The other major attraction would be the tomb of Timur at Gur-Emir and it one of the most visited sites in Samarkand. The ancient necropolis of Shakh-i-Zinda and one of the biggest mosques, Bibi-Khonym are also well-known. Ulug Beg, Timur’s grandson built an observatory and the remains of it are a fascinating example of a bygone era. Modern hotels abound in Samarkand and they are equipped with all facilities and amenities to see to the comfort of the visitor. Although luxury hotels are not very many, small, comfortable hotels are aplenty and are adequate enough. Tour Tashkent will definitely give you the experience of a lifetime as you soak in the magnificent culture of Central Asia and gaze in wonder at the remains of architecture dating back to thousands of centuries.
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