There is an old saying that goes: "Expensive and tasty, cheap and nasty."
The saying is generally true. However, it is not always profitable to be guided
by the proverb for those who plan a trip and deal with tourism. Customers are
too clever nowadays. They want services of finest quality so that they would
low-cost and good. If it is also your mode of a trip, if you want to take a trip
to Uzbekistan on the low-cost, come and join us, because we know secrets of the
cheap trip.
If you are ready to start your cheap trip to Uzbekistan from this web site,
we advise you to learn more about the country first. You may discover
significant information relative to 204
Uzbekistan
sights and attractions (not counting the hotels) on five maps with descriptions
and with 448 photos, including
Tashkent - 83 photos;
Samarkand - 141 photos;
Bukhara - 198 photos and
Khiva - 26 photos.
In addition, we provide you with descriptions of 74 Uzbekistan hotels (including
Tashkent - 27 hotels;
Samarkand - 14 hotels;
Bukhara - 28 hotels;
Khiva - 5 hotels) with 554 photos.
In all 983 photos.
Moreover, the
photo clipart "1000% of Uzbekistan" with high-resolution photos is also
available via this web site.
Altogether more than 2000 photos! Seeing is believing!
We would not say that this information is free; it is actually cheap, because
you have to pay for something, for example for Internet access. However, not to
us, we cost you nothing, although we continue to spend our resources in order to
provide you with this cheap, fresh and trustworthy information.
Another moment: we disclose to you all rates of accommodation without
our commission. It gives you an honest opportunity to control the cost of
your cheap trip to Uzbekistan.
It is only the beginning of the tale; the rest is still to come.
What else do you need to know to take a cheap trip to Uzbekistan?
Even if you have traveled the world over and think, you know it all, before you
leave us, read on and discover essential information for an easy, safe and
low-cost trip around Uzbekistan.
Parus - Uzbekistan trip advisor
Parus is not simply an ordinary travel agency. It is a trip advisor and expert with wide experience in the industry.
We earmark for a special role to your cheap, low-cost and unrestricted trip.
There are many experienced Travel agencies in Uzbekistan, but Parus the
only one of its kind.
Visa
Everyone, who takes a trip to Uzbekistan must receive visa for entry to Uzbekistan before arrival,
whether by plane, train, bus, car or camel. You will be refused entry without a
visa. The only exception is if you are arriving from a country that does not
have an Uzbek embassy or consulate. In this case, if you follow the correct
procedure for obtaining a visa (apply before arrival and receive an invitation),
you may receive a visa at the Tashkent Airport. Refer to our Visa
page for more information or send us an
e-mail.
To obtain tourist visa foreign nationals of the most countries need visa support from a local travel agency. If you need Uzbekistan visa for tourism, we recommend you to fill a
visa support form on this WEB-site of
licensed travel Agency.
Note: Our desire is for you to have freedom to explore Uzbekistan. We will provide you with all necessary information to meet your desires whether it is a planned tour of the country or freedom to explore on your own.
Some of our consultations are services for a fee. Therefore if you didn't pay in advance, when you arrive in Uzbekistan, you should visit our office in order to pay. Click 'Find
Us' for more contact information.
What should include a fair and vital service for your trip?
As we believe cheap minimal service for individuals should include:
- Visa support;
- Making arrangements for accommodation;
- Meeting at the airport;
- Making arrangements for a transfer to a place of stay;
- Consulting and supporting onward your trip.
Note: Additional consular fees are paid at the Embassy /
Consulate with your visa application; it may cost about US$40 - $250 depending
on the length of your stay in the country, quantity of entries/exits and your
nationality.
Note: Our desire is for you to have freedom to explore Uzbekistan. We will provide you with all necessary information to meet your desires whether it is a planned tour of the country or freedom to explore on your own.
Note:Some of our consultations are services for a fee. Therefore if you didn't pay in advance, when you arrive in Uzbekistan, you should visit our office in order to pay. Click 'Find
Us' for more contact information.
In 1993, Uzbekistan had only 20 hotels, and today their number exceeds 300. There are many big hotels, convenient B&Bs and low-cost private inns where you
can stay while in Uzbekistan. All places of stay include necessary
registration. Click 'Hotels' to get a list of hotels recommended.
Note: We give you all rates of accommodation without commission. It gives you an honest opportunity to control the cost of your
low-cost trip to Uzbekistan. Money to spare needs good care, does it not?
Registration during a trip
Registration is essential and unavoidable. To enjoy your stay, follow the rules
and make sure you are registered.
The general rule is you must be registered within 72 hours of entering the
country. Every tourist as a rule must be registered at some hotel. You may not
stay in someone's house without registration, as this is illegal. If caught you
will cause yourself difficulties as well as those you have stayed with, unless
you manage to stay with an OVVIG (Office of Visas and Registration) official. In
that case, have a great time!
If you have a private visa you must register at the local OVVIG, and the
registration must be in the home of the person you are visiting. With a business
visa you can be registered anywhere and your company usually takes care of all
the details.
Note: Even if you do not need visa support for entry,
if you have private visa, multiple entry visa, moved to other place of stay and so on,
you must be registered or re-registered. We can assist you in it. Apply for information via
e-mail or, if you know some Russian, you can put a question to our expert on
Internet forum.
Three more airports of Uzbekistan have international status. Those airports are
of Samarkand,
Bukhara and
Urgench. Besides local flights and some regular
international flights (not numerous), the charter flights
on demand of local and foreign tourist agencies fly in/out of those airports.
The tickets for domestic flights cannot be reserved or purchased until 14 days prior to departure due to the specific rules of Uzbekistan airlines. You can book all international and domestic flights of Uzbekistan Airways, which start from Tashkent.
When entering the country you must fill out two customs declaration forms. The
customs officer will keep one, the second you must keep and present at customs
when leaving the country. Do not lose this form. You are required to declare
your currency when entering and leaving the country.
- You may bring in unlimited of cash.
- If you leave the country with more cash than you have brought in, you must
have a receipt that proves you withdrew money from a bank.
Be aware though that occasionally visitors are required to show their cash to a
customs officer. (And on a side note, we have nothing to do with these rules,
which often change, but please feel free to ask any clarifying questions).
Customs officers are also looking for these items when you leave the country:
metal items (swords, samovars and works of art), paintings, carpets, and other
objects of value. No antiques may be taken out of the country. If you buy
something that is new, you will have no problems, especially if you request a
"spravka," or document showing that your item is new. This especially goes for
carpets. Videocassettes are also illegal to take out of Uzbekistan without prior
approval from the Ministry of Culture.
Uzbek "Som" may be purchased at official currency exchanges located almost
everywhere. US Dollars are preferable and all bills must be relatively new, and
without blemish: no tears or marks.
Safety of your trip
Uzbekistan is probably the most organized and safest of all the former Soviet
Republics. There are police on every corner, every station, every bus stop,
every bazaar, and every traffic light, almost everywhere. The police structure
is alive and well and for good reason. Anti government activity and Islamic
fundamentalism have resulted in stricter controls. You have little to fear from
most people. Petty theft is alive and well, so be sure to be streetwise. Women
travelers should not walk around alone at night but it is safe to walk the
streets in groups. You will perhaps be questioned by police late at night but
they are generally not out to harass you. Usually they are concerned that if
something happens to you, they themselves will be reprimanded and punished. As
in most countries, a little friendliness and generosity by yourself will go a
long way to making your stay enjoyable.
Health
Bring your personal basic health supplies with you - medicines and vitamins.
However, most medicines are available over the counter at local pharmacies
called "Dorixona" (Uzbek)
or "Apteka" (Russian).
There is an International Clinic run by the
United Nations in Tashkent. It is advisable to include evacuation insurance
with your trip insurance as if something serious happens to you it could cost
USD 30,000 to get you to a hospital in Europe.
Parus is made up of staff that follows the
Christian
worldview and live moral lives. We are glad to be of service to anyone who
desires to visit Uzbekistan and ask that you follow rules of moral living while
visiting, first because we are Christians, secondly, because Uzbekistan is a
predominantly
Muslim
country holding strict moral rules compared to the West. Therefore, we ask those people who share different viewpoints to refer to another
organization in Uzbekistan. Nevertheless, everyone is welcomed to use all information provided on this WEB site.
Parus is also able to assist the development of Christian / Charitable
projects and Christian Businesses in Uzbekistan. One of such projects is
eyesight disabilities rehabilitation program
started by Parus in 2005.
Christian Fellowship
For the Christian whose desire is to learn more about the Christian life in
Uzbekistan and have fellowship with other believers, we are able to arrange this
kind of program. Please refer to our Fellowship
page for more information about Christian organizations or send us an
E-mail.
