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What
is the best time to go to Uzbekistan?
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Spring (April to June) and Fall (September
through October) are in general the most pleasant times
to travel. The weather is mild and in April the desert
blooms briefly. In Fall it's harvest time, and the markets
are full of fresh fruit. If you're interested in trekking,
then summer (July and August) is the best time, because
summers are almost dry.
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Passports
and Visas: What is required?
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All foreign nationals are required to
have a visa to enter Uzbekistan. To obtain a visa you
need visa support from national tourism agency or from
one of authorized independent travel agencies. US and
German citizens are not required to have a visa support,
although they still need a visa to enter the country.
Read more.
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What
is the voltage in Uzbekistan?
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The voltage is 220 V. To use a 110/120
volt appliance (U.S. appliance) where there is only
220/240 power available, you must use a step down or
combination converter. Your appliance's wattage and
circuitry will dictate the converter you need to purchase.
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Do Women
have clothing limitations?
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In general, there are no strict limitations
on clothing, especially in Tashkent and other major
cities, where particularly young people enjoy full liberty
with clothing. You can frequently encounter young ladies
wearing traditional Islamic covers, but this is a personal
preference rather than a must.
In some provinces, however, such as Ferghana Valley,
it would be better to avoid wearing shorts. Same rule
is applied when visiting religious places, mosques,
mausoleums, etc. Also, ladies should cover their shoulders
and chest and preferably wear a hat or a headscarf.
In summer time it would be advisable to follow the
above recommendation to protect yourself from the sun.
Also, sun protection lotions can be used.
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Is it possible to
drink alcoholic beverages?
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It is not forbidden to have alcoholic
food or beverage, to trade with alcohol, and to serve
alcohol.
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Is it possible to
bring alcoholic beverage to Uzbekistan?
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Entering Uzbekistan, you can bringing alcoholic beverages
up to two bottles per person. It is also possible to
get alcoholic beverages almost all over the country.
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Is it safe to drink
the water from the tap?
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Drinking the water directly from the tap
is not recommended, but it can be used after it has
been boiled. Bottled water is widely available throughout
the country. During our tours bottled water is provided
free of charge.
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What kind of vegetarian
food is available in Uzbekistan?
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Vegetarians have to order specially prepared
food, as there is usually no vegetarian food available.
There is a big selection of fresh vegetables and fruits
in local markets.
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Is there coffee in
Uzbekistan?
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Unlike tea, coffee is not popular among
Uzbeks. In certain places it is not possible to get
coffee. There are rarely hotels offering french coffee,
instead there is instant coffee available.
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What kind of bread
do the Uzbeks have?
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Uzbek bread is flat, and varying. Different
sorts of flat bread, baked in traditional ways, is available.
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What is the Uzbek
currency?
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Uzbekistan's official currency is Som.
Soms come in banknote denominations of 100, 200, 500,
and 1.000. Coins, although exist, are rarely used.
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Is it possible to
pay by a credit card?
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In some places, it is possible to pay
by credit cards. Master Card and Visa are accepted.
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Why don't you offer international flights with your tours? |
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We believe that offering a tour without the flight
gives you several advantages. You are able to look around
for the best deals on offer, probably saving yourself
a lot of money. Also you have far greater flexibility
in deciding which airline you might prefer to book with,
where you want to come from, or where you might want
to stop off en-route. As well as these, many people
join our tours when they are already in the country,
removing the need for a flight altogether.
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Like your tours
but would like to d o something different. Do you do
tailor-made tours?
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If you have a group who are interested in some form
of adventure travel linked to the activities or destinations
in which we operate, please contact us and we will try
to work together to create exactly what you are looking
for. We are keen to help in this way, as in some cases
in the past, this has given us new ideas for tours to
run permanently.
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I'm really interested in one of your packages; I'm just not sure whether I'm fit enough or if it's right for me? |
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Each of our tours is graded, enabling you to determine prior to booking whether or not it's suitable for you. You should be fairly confident that you match our criteria for taking part in that particular activity.
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What are the Uzbekistan phone code and city codes?
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Uzbekistan phone code is +998. Click here for city and mobile phone codes.
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