Uzbekistan Opens 30-Day Visa-Free Travel for Indians

Indian travellers can now visit Uzbekistan without getting a visa first for trips of up to 30 days.

Uzbekistan is a country in Central Asia with many old Silk Road cities.

Samarkand has grand buildings and famous squares.

Bukhara has an old town with mosques, markets and historic schools.

Khiva is a small walled city with colorful towers and mud-brick buildings.

Tashkent is the modern capital and a common starting point.

The Fergana Valley offers countryside, crafts and smaller towns.

Spring and autumn are usually the most comfortable seasons to go.

Travellers should carry Uzbek som and some US dollars, and remember that English may be limited outside tourist areas.