Samarkand Travel Blogs

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)   On the five hour bus journey to Samarkand we didn't stop for a break, so we took the opportunity to buy some samosas through the bus window, when we stopped to drop off some passengers. This would prove to be a cost…

This is old style islamic school or Madressa where most of the students study Quran and islamic studies. In 17th century Till-Kari mosque and Madrassah. This is one of the biggest mosque in Samarkand and this complex is used as mosque. From the beginning of 20th century till now they serve as monuments. located at the heart of Samarkend in Ragistan area. the madresa hes a gold plated area and decorated with quranic verses.

This is one of the big Bazars in Samarkend, mainly food items are sold here, vegetables and furits meat and fish, also other grocceries are sold. This place is cheaper compare to other small supermarkets. but generally everything is expensive in Samarkend, also there is no plenty there, choice…

I don't think it really dawned on my until I was nearly dozing off on the airplane-like seats in the Samarkand-bound train that this is truly the beginning of my journey, now that the wedding festivities and host family portion of the trip had ended. I quickly transitioned when I got off the train …

Samarkand is de meest tot de verbeelding sprekende naam van alle steden aan de Zijderoute. De stad is al meer dan 25 eeuwen oud en werd nog veroverd door Alexander de Grote. In deze parel van de Zijderoute is het Registanplein zonder meer het grootste juweel van Centraal-Azië. De drie schitte…

This again is one of the famous bazars in Samarkend

There are very few places that offers nigth entertainment in Samarkend. Most of these places are in the form of retaurents and bar. There are few discos, such as the Afrosid and president hotel. But I was told that these places are bit violent and doggy. drugs and fighting are common there. So the best places to enjoy are few classy restaurents in the town. These retaurents are good for dininng and entertainment, some even have streptease dancing shows