The Journal.

Destination Guides · 3 min read

Tashkent or Almaty for an Indian family holiday? Compare pace, travel and budget

Two Central Asian capitals, both direct from Delhi in about 3 hours - but Almaty is mountains and visa-free entry while Tashkent is Silk Road architecture on a $20 e-visa. Pace, budget and family-friendliness compared.

31 Oct 2026

Day Trips · 2 min read

Tashkent to Samarkand as a day trip: what a realistic itinerary looks like

Afrosiyob high-speed trains do Tashkent-Samarkand in 2h13-2h30, economy UZS 311,000. A realistic day: 7 AM train, Registan (UZS 100,000), Gur-e-Amir, Bibi-Khanym, bazaar lunch, evening train back.

31 Oct 2026

Senior & Family Travel · 2 min read

Is Tashkent Metro manageable for senior travellers? Walking, steps and practical alternatives

Mostly yes for steady walkers: every station has escalators, rides cost UZS 2,500, and stations double as art galleries. But it is not reliably step-free - many installed lifts don't work - and the escalators are long. The honest picture plus alternatives.

31 Oct 2026

Food & Dining · 2 min read

Tashkent vegetarian food guide: finding vegetarian Uzbek plov alternatives without menu surprises

Yes, vegetarian plov exists - ask for fruit plov. Plus pumpkin samsa, potato manti, achichuk salad, non bread and the C1 cafe district, with the broth-and-lard traps that catch vegetarians in Uzbek kitchens.

31 Oct 2026

Weather & Best Time · 2 min read

Tashkent in April to June: weather trade-offs, crowds and what to book first

Tashkent's best quarter: averages climb from 16.1C in April to 26.3C in June while rain collapses from 60.5mm to 15.9mm. Tulip season, Navruz's spillover crowds, and what sells out first.

31 Oct 2026

Money & Payments · 2 min read

How much should an Indian couple budget for Tashkent? Hotels, transport and activities

Mid-range Tashkent for two: hotels UZS 375,000-875,000 a night, plov UZS 25,000-50,000 a plate, metro UZS 2,500 a ride. A realistic Rs 9,000-18,000 per couple per day, plus flights and the $20 e-visa.

31 Oct 2026

Senior & Family Travel · 3 min read

A comfortable 3-day Tashkent itinerary with parents: Chorsu Bazaar without the rush

Three unhurried days: Chorsu Bazaar and the old town, the Khast Imam complex, Tashkent's palatial metro stations, Amir Temur Square and the parks - with metro fares (UZS 2,500), rest breaks and senior-friendly pacing built in.

31 Oct 2026

Getting Around · 2 min read

Getting from Tashkent airport to Amir Temur Square: taxis, costs and what to check before landing

Terminal 2 arrivals: Yandex Go to the centre runs UZS 40,000-70,000 (about $3-6), licensed taxi firms quote from UZS 50,000. What to check before you land - SIM, the app, and the solicitors to skip.

31 Oct 2026

Flights & Airports · 2 min read

Delhi to Tashkent: flight, train and road combinations that actually make sense

Direct flights are the only sensible Delhi-Tashkent option: IndiGo daily at 07:05, Uzbekistan Airways about six times a week, ~3 hours. The e-visa ($20), fares, and why trains and road don't enter the picture.

31 Oct 2026