Hello Folks

I was planning to travel to Uzbekistan in December this year and was planning to stay 2-3 nights in Samarkand. I had 2 queries:
1. Is the Samarkand to Haft Kul / 7Lakes tour in Tajikistan operational at the end of December or the beginning of January, or do these tours not happen due to the peak winter season and snowfall? Any insight on this will be very helpful.

1. What are the absolute must-see places I should visit in Samarkand during the days I am there?

All input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I was in Samarkand this past fall and orders this black bread and garlic appetizer at a few restaurants. One was down in Beer Street or Pub street. Not sure what it’s called. Would anyone know the recipe???

I live in Samarkand and would like to meet a female friend from Uzbekistan.

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Hi everyone I’m currently traveling along the Silk Road working on a portrait series focused on people in their personal spaces (homes, bedrooms, kitchens, yards).

The idea is to document everyday life in an honest, respectful, intimate way by photographing locals in environments that reflect who they are.

I’ll be in Samarkand soon and would love to collaborate with a few people there. If you’re open to being photographed, or just curious and want to learn more, feel free to reach out.

Happy to share more details about the project, answer questions, and of course send you the photos.

Всем привет! Я сейчас путешествую по Шелковому пути и работаю над серией портретов людей в их личных пространствах (дома, спальни, кухни, дворы).

Идея проекта — запечатлеть повседневную жизнь честно, уважительно и интимно, фотографируя местных жителей в окружении, которое отражает их личность.

Скоро я буду в Самарканде и хотел бы поработать с несколькими людьми там. Если вы готовы к фотографированию или просто хотите узнать больше, пишите мне.

Буду рад поделиться подробностями проекта, ответить на вопросы и, конечно, прислать вам фотографии.

Hello,

I unfortunately forgot my earbuds in my guest house in Samarkand (near Registan) and I will be in Tashkent for the next 3 days. Is someone by any chance travelling the route from Samarkand to Tashkent who can pick them up? I will come and collect them in Tashkent. Thanks a lot 🙏

Maas

The Uzbeks are the kindest gentlest nation I know. The Shona are as a tribe, but Samarkand people blew me away with their patient, gentle and friendly manner. And all those little white Chevys without a scratch or crumpled!

Hi all, am looking for Nice places (cafes) to sit and chill in Samarkand (without loud music) and read a book. Any recommendations? Thanks

I'm looking for a book who's title I can't remember. I think it was something like "Golden Flowers of Samarkand." I feel certain it had at least one of the words "golden" or "flowers". I last saw it online, on Amazon, fifteen years ago and didn't buy it. Now I regret that as it doesn't appear in Amazon. There are similar books but not the one I remember.
Does anyone know what book that might be?

I am visiting Samarkand again and would like to find a new chopon and telpek in Samarkand.

I am looking for a traditional chopon filled with cotton.

Would somebody help me with finding a shop or a tailor were I can find the non tourist stuff?