Samarkand's Registan, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis and Bibi-Khanym Mosque, plus Bukhara's old town and Khiva's walled city, form the heart of the Silk Road. April to June and September to October are the best months.
Month by month
Best: April, May, June, October, November, December
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
How long to stay
5–8 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 17h from the US East Coast, 7h from Europe, 4h from South Asia.
Good to know
- The high-speed Afrosiyob train links Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara.
- Haggle politely at bazaars; prices are negotiable.
- Dress modestly at religious sites.
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