There is an old saying that goes: "Expensive and tasty, cheap and nasty."
The saying is generally true. However, it is not always profitable to be guided
by the proverb for those who plan a trip and deal with tourism. Customers are
too clever nowadays. They want services of finest quality so that they would
low-cost and good. If it is also your mode of a trip, if you want to take a trip
to Uzbekistan on the low-cost, come and join me, because I know secrets of the
cheap trip.
Cheap travel
information
Now learn more about the country. This web-site will help you to discover
significant information relative to
Uzbekistan
sights and attractions in
Tashkent,
Samarkand,
Bukhara,
Khiva - on five maps with descriptions and the many photos.
It also provide you with the links to Uzbekistan hotels in
Tashkent,
Samarkand,
Bukhara,
Khiva.
I would not say that this information is free; it is actually cheap, because you
have to pay for something, for example for Internet access. However, not to me,
I cost you nothing, although I continue to spend my resources in order to
provide you with this cheap, fresh and trustworthy information.
It is only the beginning of the tale; the rest is still to come.
What else do you need to know to
take a cheap trip to Uzbekistan?
Even if you have traveled the world over and think, you know it all, before you
leave us, read on and discover essential information for an easy, safe and
low-cost trip around Uzbekistan.
Parus - Uzbekistan trip advisor
Parus is an Internet trip advisor with wide experience in cheap, low-cost and
unrestricted traveling. There are many experienced Travel specialists in
Uzbekistan, but Parus the
only one of its kind.
Visa
Everyone, who takes a trip to Uzbekistan must receive visa for entry to
Uzbekistan before arrival, whether by plane, train, bus, car or camel. You will
be refused entry without a visa. The only exception is if you are arriving from
a country that does not have an Uzbek embassy or consulate. In this case, if you
follow the correct procedure for obtaining a visa (apply before arrival and
receive an invitation), you may receive a visa at the Tashkent Airport. To
obtain tourist visa foreign nationals of the most countries need visa support
from a local travel agency. Refer to my Visa page
for more information or send me an
e-mail.
What should include a fair and
vital service for your trip?
As I believe cheap minimal service for individuals should include:
- Visa support;
- Making arrangements for accommodation;
- Meeting at the airport;
- Making arrangements for a transfer to a place of stay;
- Consulting and supporting onward your trip.
My desire is for you to have freedom to explore Uzbekistan. I provide you with
all necessary information to meet your desires whether it is a planned tour of
the country or freedom to explore on your own.
Useful information: If you stay in Uzbekistan less than 72
hours, you do not have to be registered and may rent a budget private
accommodation like the one I have.
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Useful information: If you have a business visa, you also may
rent a budget private accommodation, like the one I have,
with the legal registration.
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Hotels for your trip
Today in Uzbekistan there are many big hotels, convenient B&Bs and low-cost
private inns where you can stay while in Uzbekistan. All places of stay include
necessary registration. Click 'Hotels'
to get a list of hotels recommended.
Useful information:
Pagetour, I cooperate with, includes IT Marketing system for a booking of
accommodation at the hotel's prices. It gives all rates of accommodation without
commission. Using
Pagetour Booking System, you have a honest opportunity to control the cost
of your low-cost trip to Uzbekistan.
Money to spare needs good care, does it not?
Registration during a trip
Registration is essential and unavoidable. To enjoy your stay, follow the rules
and make sure you are registered.
The general rule is you must be registered within 72 hours of entering the
country. Every tourist as a rule must be registered at some hotel. You may not
stay in someone's house without registration, as this is illegal. If caught you
will cause yourself difficulties as well as those you have stayed with, unless
you manage to stay with an OVVIG (Office of Visas and Registration) official. In
that case, have a great time!
If you have a private visa you must register at the local OVVIG, and the
registration must be done in the home of the person you are visiting.
If you obtained a business visa and you prefer to stay in rented private house,
it is allowed. However you must register at the local OVVIG. The local host
company usually takes care of all the details.
Useful information: If you stay in Uzbekistan less than 72
hours, you do not have to be registered and may rent a budget private
accommodation like the one I have.
More >>>
Useful information: If you have a business visa, you also may
rent a budget private accommodation, like the one I have,
with the legal registration.
More >>>
Useful information: Even if you do not need visa support for
entry, if you have private visa, multiple entry visa, moved to other place of
stay and so on, you must be registered or re-registered. We can assist you in
it. Apply for information via e-mail or, you can put a question to my
Internet forum.
Accessibility of the country
Most trips involves entering and leaving
Uzbekistan through
Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. The city is serviced by an
international airport, a domestic airport, two Vokzals (train stations), and
numerous bus stations. Tashkent is serviced by
Uzbekistan Airways,
British Airways,
Asiana Airlines,
Turkish Airlines,
Transaero,
Aeroflot, and so on.
Consult each airline for schedules.
There are more airports of Uzbekistan, which have international status. Those
airports are of
Samarkand,
Bukhara
and
Urgench.
Besides local flights and regular international flights (not numerous), the
charter flights
on demand of local and foreign tourist agencies fly in/out of those airports.
You can book all international and domestic flights of Uzbekistan Airways, which
start from Tashkent. Apply for information via e-mail or, you can put a question
to my Internet forum.
Uzbekistan Customs Control
When entering the country you must fill out two customs declaration forms. The
customs officer will keep one, the second you must keep and present at customs
when leaving the country. Do not lose this form. You are required to declare
your currency when entering and leaving the country.
- You may bring in unlimited of cash.
- If you leave the country with more cash than you have brought in, you must
have a receipt that proves you withdrew money from a bank.
Be aware though that occasionally visitors are required to show their cash to a
customs officer. (And on a side note, we have nothing to do with these rules,
which often change, but please feel free to ask any clarifying questions).
Customs officers are also looking for these items when you leave the country:
metal items (swords, samovars and works of art), paintings, carpets, and other
objects of value. No antiques may be taken out of the country. If you buy
something that is new, you will have no problems, especially if you request a "spravka,"
or document showing that your item is new. This especially goes for carpets.
Videocassettes are also illegal to take out of Uzbekistan without prior approval
from the Ministry of Culture.
Money
Local currency is
Uzbek "Som". US Dollars are preferable and all bills must be relatively new,
and without blemish: no tears or marks.
Safety of your trip
Uzbekistan is probably the most organized and safest of all the former Soviet
Republics. There are police on every corner, every station, every bus stop,
every bazaar, and every traffic light, almost everywhere. The police structure
is alive and well and for good reason. Anti government activity and Islamic
fundamentalism have resulted in stricter controls. You have little to fear from
most people. Women travelers should not walk around alone at night but it is
safe to walk the streets in groups. You will perhaps be questioned by police
late at night but they are generally not out to harass you. Usually they are
concerned that if something happens to you, they themselves will be reprimanded
and punished. As in most countries, a little friendliness and generosity by
yourself will go a long way to making your stay enjoyable.
Health
Bring your personal basic health supplies with you - medicines and vitamins.
However, most medicines are available over the counter at local pharmacies
called "Dorixona" (Uzbek)
or "Apteka" (Russian).
There is an International Clinic run by the
United Nations in Tashkent. It is advisable to include evacuation insurance
with your trip insurance as if something serious happens to you it could cost
USD 30,000 to get you to a hospital in Europe.
Only one of its kind.
Parus is the
Christian WEB resource. I am glad to be of service to anyone who desires to
visit Uzbekistan, however I ask you to follow rules of moral living while
visiting, first because I am Christians, secondly, because Uzbekistan is a
predominantly
Muslim country holding strict moral rules compared to the West.
Nevertheless, everyone is welcomed to use all information provided on this WEB
site.
Christian Fellowship
For the Christian whose desire is to learn more about the Christian life in
Uzbekistan and have fellowship with other believers, I am able to arrange this
kind of program. Please refer to my Fellowship
page for more information about Christian organizations or send us me
E-mail.
See also.
* What makes Uzbekistan interesting?
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Tourism in Uzbekistan
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