Traveling the Silk Road with InfinBLACK

Traveling the Silk Road with InfinBLACK

History begins with a story.

What does it take to make your trip not just a “vacation” but a real experience? Good company, a little organization, a lot of excitement - and surprisingly, not a lot of money.

And how to calculate the costs, what to include in the itinerary and whether you can go with a 50-day deferred payment - now we'll tell you all about it.

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Samarkand - the “heart” of Uzbekistan.

The core of the Great Silk Road is Samarkand. A place where oriental architecture and the spirit of Tamerlane's empire literally envelope you from the first steps. Even just standing here is beautiful, especially on Registan Square. The atmosphere of this place simply captivates and delights!

What to see?

A must-see is undoubtedly Registan - three madrassahs: Sher-Dor, Tillya-Kari and Ulugbek. All this is in one architectural circle. Entrance fee: from 50,000 UZS

The second must-see place is Shahi-Zinda - a tomb, which is called “the pearl of Samarkand”. In fact, Shahi-Zinda is a tomb for 11 great generals and their wives.

Entrance: from 40,000 UZS

Gur-Emir Mausoleum - the burial place of Amir Temur and his children: Shahrukh and Miran Shah, as well as grandsons - Ulugbek and Muhammad Sultan.

Ulugbek's Observatory - created in the XV century and made Central Asia famous as a center of science.

Entrance: from 25,000 UZS

What to eat in Samarkand?

This dish is legendary - it is a UNESCO cultural heritage site. It has been cooked for centuries, and each family passes its own recipe from generation to generation: its majesty is pilau! As in any other region, Samarkand has its own recipe for pilau: it is not stirred, but laid out in layers - the first layer of rice, the second - carrots and at the very end meat. And all this on linseed oil, rich in vitamins and minerals.

Average hotel price per day in Samarkand: from 550,000 UZS

Travel from Tashkent to Samarkand: from 160,000 UZS

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Bukhara is an open-air museum.

Bukhara is like a cozy courtyard where every corner is filled with meaning. Here you want to drink tea under the shade of plane trees and just walk around. One of the most ancient cities of Uzbekistan, filled with traditions and art at every step.

What to see?

Ark Bukhara - the main fortress of the city, formerly served as a citadel for the emirs of Bukhara. See and feel a thousand years of history: from 60 000 UZS

Kalyan Minaret and Kalyan Mosque - built back in the XII century and is 47 meters high. The Kalyan Mosque, which is still functioning today and can accommodate more than 12,000 people at a time, also evokes impressive emotions. Entrance to the complex: from 50,000 UZS

Lyabi-Hauz - a green pond framed by madrasas and teahouses. An excellent option for lunch or rest between visits to historical sites. The visit is free and lunch can be paid for with an InfinBLACK credit card.

What to eat in Bukhara?

Bukhara is famous for the most delicious charcoal meat - shashlik! From classic lamb kebab to real delicacies from liver: all this while preserving the traditions of Eastern culture.

Average hotel price per day in Bukhara: from 500 000 UZS

Travel from Tashkent to Bukhara: from 175 990 UZS

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Khiva is a real oriental fairy tale.

If Samarkand is the “heart”, Bukhara is the “museum”, Khiva is a real oriental fairy tale where time is frozen.

What to see in Khiva:

Ichan-Kala is the old city of Khiva surrounded by walls. Most of the buildings of the citadel have preserved their pristine appearance. Ichan-Kala is a UNESCO heritage site.

entrance ticket: from UZS 100,000

Kalta Minor or short minaret, which never became an addition to the madrasah of Muhammad Amin Khan, is located right in the fortress of Ichan-Kala, known for its unusual architecture: the foundation of the minaret goes deep underground for 15 meters, and the diameter of the structure is 14.2 meters. According to the Khan's order, the minaret was to be 80 meters high, but his dreams were not allowed to come true.

What to taste in Khiva?

Shivit osh is the most authentic Khiva food! It is lagman made of dill noodles served most often with meat and vegetables.

Tukhum barak is another popular dish from Khiva. These are dumplings stuffed with whipped eggs.

Average hotel price per night in Samarkand: from 550 000 UZS

Travel from Tashkent to Samarkand: from 160 000 UZS

Please note that these prices are average and may vary depending on the level of comfort selected.

In order to feel comfortable while traveling around the country or abroad, it is important to have additional funds with you. InfinBANK offers a great tool for free travel - the InfinBlack credit card with an interest-free period of up to 50 days. Revolving credit limit - up to 50 000 000 UZS. Interest rate from 25.55%. You can order the card in the bank's application: InfinBank.

Besides traveling, the credit card is perfect for everyday spending: paying for cab services, food delivery and online shopping. Go on a trip, and you can pay from your salary (within 50 days)

Travel without borders, allow yourself a real oriental fairy tale.