Four Reason's Now Is The Time To Visit UZBEKISTAN!!!!!!!!!

4 REASONS WHY NOW IS THE TIME TO VISIT UZBEKISTAN

Uzbekistan combines everything that makes for a fan-favorite in the travel space. Incredible architecture from the Silk Road? Check. A mixture of fascinating Soviet, Islamic and Asian cultures and histories?                    

1. The new e-visa is simple and affordable

                                    Gur-e-Amir was the precursor to the Taj Mahal (Getty/iStock)

In years gone by, getting a visa into Uzbekistan for most nationalities involved getting an official ‘Letter of Invitation’, which was time-consuming and tedious. However, since July 2018 a 30-day e-visa has become available for 51 different countries. All you need to do is fill out basic information and upload a digital passport-quality photo – the whole thing only takes about 20 minutes. It costs USD20 and will arrive in your inbox in a matter of weeks . 

2. A number of airlines fly in and out of Tashkent

No matter where in the world you are based, there are a number of different ways to get to Uzbekistan. Both Korean Air and Turkish Airlines fly directly in to Tashkent and are great options for international flights. Otherwise, if you want to fly with national carrier Uzbekistan Airways, there are flights from major airports like  Dubai daily. 

3. The new president is changing things for the better

The combination of a controversial president and a hangover from the Soviet-era security contributed to some archaic social stances. While things are by no means perfect yet, the death of President Islam Karimov in 2016 and a new, more liberal successor in Shavkat Mirziyoyev, means Uzbekistan is making steps towards being more open and progressive. Noticeable differences for travelers would include relaxed security in regard to photography of icons like the Tashkent metro stations and a welcoming attitude towards foreigners.

4. The borders have opened up

As anyone who traveled to the ‘Stan's before 2016 will tell you, crossing borders in Central Asia used to be quite tricky. Many borders were closed completely but have reopened in the last year or so. This includes the border with Tajikistan, meaning many popular routes out of Uzbekistan’s stunning city of Samarkand are accessible again.
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