How To Reach Tashkent, Uzbekistan From India? Cities With Direct Flights, Budgets And More

Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan, should be on every travel lover’s bucket list this year. A part of the famous Silk Route, this vibrant city beautifully amalgamates impressive highrises with historical monuments. Tashkent has several prominent Islamic architectures, fascinating culture, and art that is bound to leave you in awe. So, if you are planning to visit this city soon, then here’s a quick guide to make your travel easier.

How To Apply For Uzbekistan Visa?

In 2024, Tashkent saw a massive influx of Indian tourists who were eager to explore the beautiful culture of the region. And the craze has still not died down. Uzbekistan has a straightforward e-visa policy for Indian travellers and that means minimal documentation. Having an e-visa for a country means you don’t have to provide your airline tickets, hotel bookings, or bank statements. Here’s how you can apply for Uzbekistan’s e-visa –

1. Visit Uzbekistan’s e-visa website.
2. Create an account and fill out the application form with all the necessary personal information, passport details, and travel plans.
3. Upload a scanned copy of your passport and a recent passport-sized photo
4. Pay the visa fee.
5. Wait for the e-visa to be sent to your email.
6. Print a copy of the e-visa and bring it with you during your trip.

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Direct Flights From India

Uzbekistan is huge and Tashkent is the gateway to this fascinating place where culture overlaps art and architecture. Tashkent is hardly 3-3.5 hours away from the major cities of India, so you don’t have to worry about connectivity. These Indian cities have direct flight connections with Tashkent –

1. Delhi – IndiGo flies one flight to Tashkent on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Uzbekistan Airways JSC flies daily flights between Delhi and Tashkent.
2. Mumbai – Uzbekistan Airways JSC flies biweekly flights from Mumbai to Tashkent every Tuesday and Saturday.
3. Goa – Uzbekistan Airways also operates direct flights on Sunday and Wednesday.

Things To Do In The City

While you’re in Tashkent, don’t forget to do these things –

1. Walk around the vibrant Chorsu Bazaar and explore exotic spices, handwoven textiles, and local dishes.
2. Discover the charm of Old Tashkent.
3. Explore the city in Tashkent Metro.
4. Visit the famous Amir Timur Square to pay tribute to the iconic historical figure.
5. Head to Independence Square to witness the symbol of Uzbekistan’s sovereignty and pride.
6. Visit the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre, a cultural gem in the city.
7. Try delicious local dishes like plov, baked somsas, manti laghman, shashlik, and khanum.
8. Visit Hazrati Imam Complex, a religious complex with several well-restored mosques, madrasas, museums and other pilgrimage sights.

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Must-Visit Places In Tashkent

The incredible beauty of Tashkent lies in its beautiful monuments and museums that perfectly capture the city’s essence. Here are some places that you must visit in the city –

1. Minor Mosque
2. Qaffol Shoshi Mausoleum
3. Palace of Prince Romanov.
4. Fine Arts Museum of Uzbekistan
5. State Museum of History of Uzbekistan
6. Amir Timur Museum
7. Navoi Literary Museum
8. Dumbirabod Mosque
9. Kukeldash Madrasah
10. Mustaqillik Maydoni

Cost Of Travel

Now that we have enticed you enough to travel to Tashkent, we’re sure you must be thinking about how much this trip will cost you. Well, Uzbekistan is one of the most affordable countries to travel from India. ₹1 fetches you around 147 Uzbekistani Som (UZS). Hence, Indians have more spending power!

So, here’s a budget breakdown for a 6-7 day trip that will help you plan your travel better –

1. Round-trip flights cost around ₹20,000-25,000, depending on the city you’re travelling from, season, and availability/
2. The visa costs about ₹1,800.
3. A local SIM card will cost about ₹750 with internet data.
4. While you’re in Tashkent, you can stay in hostels, homestays, or family-owned boutique properties for comfortable stays at affordable prices. It usually costs between ₹1,500-3,000/night.
5. Also, eating at restaurants is also quite inexpensive in this city. You will have to pay ₹500-800/meal.
6. For internal travel, you can opt for taxi services like Yandex Go. They are easy, cheap and cost about ₹60-200/trip. Train travel costs around ₹800-2,500, depending on where you’re travelling to.
7. The entrance fees of the popular attractions are nominal, so you don’t have to worry about that either.
8. However, you will have to make time for shopping as bargaining is a must while street shopping.

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We hope this information will help you plan a memorable trip to Tashkent in Uzbekistan!

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