Uzbekistan was once part of the Soviet Union since 1924. It ceased to be a member in 1991. It is part of the 5 stans of Central Asia, where the Silk Road once was. This is a landlocked and dry country with a continental climate. Its key exports include cotton, corn and gold. They have started to export natural gas as well. This country does not exactly have a flourishing tourism industry. But because it is part of the 5 stans, a lot of people visit this country as part of the central asia tour. An uzbekistan tour will take you to Samarkand, Khiva and Bukhara. These places have the madrahssas and mosques that were once part of Silk Road.
A trip to Uzbekistan will not be like your usual vacation. This place is quite rich in culture and history. In fact, this country is known as the symbol of oriental mystery and beauty. Four days is enough for an Uzbekistan tour. But there are also eight and ten day tours available. If you plan to travel to 5 stans, you will need to set aside at least three weeks. A complete tour takes about 19 days. You will visit all the 5 countries namely: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. You will find lots of details about visiting these countries through the Internet. You can also book travel arrangements online through travel agencies.
Plan a trip to Uzbekistan. It will be one of your most memorable vacations for sure.
