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Bokhara (also spelled Bukhara Bukhoro or Buxoro) in Uzbekistan was historically one of the great trading cities along the Silk Road. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

Uzbekistan Airways [[1]] operates flights form Tashkent to Bukhara and back on Mondays, Tuedsays and from Thursday to Saturday (by IL-114, flying time: 1:25 hrs) and on Wednesdays and Sundays (by B-757, flying time: 1:05 hrs)

[edit] By train

Trains run from both Samarkand and Tashkent regularly. The trains themselves are comfortable ex-Soviet type things, with cabins usually accommodating 4 people.

There are two daily trains between connecting Tashkent with Bukhara via Samarkand.

Train 9/10 is a daytime express train linking Tashkent and Bukhara in just six and a half hour.

Train 10: Tashkent dep. 8:15 - Samarkand dep. 12:00 - Bukhara arr. 14:45

Train 9: [[Bukhara dep. 8:05 - Samarkand arr. 10:50 - Tashkent arr 14:40

Train 661/662 is a slower overnight train with sleeping waggons:

Train 662: Tashkent dep. 19:50 - Samarkand dep. 1:40 - Bukhara arr. 6:55

Train 661: Bukhara dep. 19:15 - Samarkand arr. 0:40 - Tashkent arr. 6:30

[edit] By road

Bukhara is 560 km from Tashkent, 270 km from Samarkand, 470 km form Khiva, 920 km from Andizhan, 900 km from Fergana, 160 km from Karshi, 800 km from Kokand, 560 km from Nukus, 280 km from Shahrisabz, 380 km from Termez and 440 km from Urgench.

[edit] Get around

The Old Town is where you want to be. The beauty of it is that there is no need at all for any form of transport other than your feet as the town is so small. Also, many of the streets are far too slim to allow cars down them.

[edit][add listing] See

• Kalyan Minaret.  edit
• Ark citadel. From the most ancient times the Ark was the fortified residence of the rulers of Bukhara. Everything could be found there - palaces, temples, barracks, offices, the mint, warehouses, workshops, stables, an arsenal, and even a prison. Nowadays there is a museum inside. edit edit  edit
• Lyabi-khauz. The Lyabi-khauz is considered to be the center of the Old City. Plaza Lyabi-khauz is derived from Persian and means “ensemble near the pool”. The main element of this ensemble is the pool. Ensemble Lyabi-khauz is comprised of three monumental structures. These are: * Kukeldash madrassah (16th century) built by Abdullah II was, at the time, the biggest Islamic School in Central Asia. * Nadir Devanbegi Madrassah (16th century) was inteded to be a caravan saray, but according to the order of the ruler Imam Kulimkhan, was reconstructed into a Madrassah. * Nadir Devanbegi Khanaka (winter mosque) was built at the same time as the Lyabi-khauz (16th century).  edit
• Ismoil Somoni mausoleum. The mausoleum was built during the reign of Ismail Samani, one of the most outstanding members of the Samanids dynasty, who ruled Bukhara from 892 until 907. Originally, the mausoleum was intended for the grave of Ismail Samani’s father, Akhmad, but later became the burial vault of the Samanids.  edit

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

There are numerous bed and breakfast places around the Lyabi Hauze complex. These are excellent for independent travellers. Rooms can be had quite cheap (less than $20 per person but standards and prices vary place to place), but make sure you look at a few before you make your choice. Some of them are amazing houses set round courtyards and provide an unforgettable experience much better than any hotel. You can also expect some top quality breakfasts with fruit, bread, cheese, yoghurt, and an unlimited supply of tea!

• Amelia Boutique Hotel, 1 Bozor Hodja Street, ☎ +998 65 2241263 or 998 65 2242631, within Uzbekistan 8 365 2241263 or 8 365 2242631, [2]. All rooms have a A/C, satellite TV, bathroom facilities, fridge, hairdryer, phone. US$ 20 per person with full breakfast.  edit

• Hotel Grand Nodirbek, 10 Sarafon Street (25 meters from the Lyub-i-hauz ensemble), ☎ +998(65) 224-3446, [3]. Nice Interior Courtyard, friendly receptionist named Fahreddin, satellite television (great if you understand Uzbek, Russian, or Turkmen), a/c. Bathrooms are extremely clean and modern. US $20-30 with breakfast.  edit

• Hotel Malika, 25 Shaumyana Street, ☎ +998 65 2246256 (info@malika-bukhara.com), [4]. checkout: Air conditioning and satellite TV.. US $35-45 with breakfast.  edit

• Hotel New Moon, Eshoni pir str., 8, ☎ 998652244442 (info@hotel-newmoon.com, fax: 998652242034), [5]. Located in centre of town. US $20-30 with breakfast.  edit

• Madina & Ilyos B&B, Mehtar Anbar St. 18, ☎ +998-65-224-6162. Located in centre of town. US from $12 with breakfast.  edit

• Hotel Amulet [6] located in the old city of Bukhara, just next to the ancient Lyabi Khauz ensemble (16-17th century). It was built in the early 19th century by a famous merchant, Said Kamol, as a madrasah where students lived and studied everything from philosophy to religion. Today it remains a national monument that has been reconstructed to allow others the chance to experience the traditional life of years ago. Room facilities: bath room with the shower; air conditioning; heating; satellite TV; hair-drier.
• B&B Komil Hotel, 40 Barakyon Street. located in the old city of Bukhara, about 5 minutes walking distance from Lyabi Khauz, 8 richly decorated double rooms wit private bath, air conditionning, satellite TV and minibar, windows facing to an inner terrace, small restaurant with local and European cuisine.  edit

[edit] Get out

Khiva - another silk road city

Samarkand

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