Kokand
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Tips
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Lavish 19th-century palace of the last Kokand khan, tiled in blue and green.
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Houses the regional museum
- Allow an hour inside
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Friday mosque with a long iwan of 98 carved and painted wooden columns.
- Tip: Dress code
2 tips
- Small museum of crafts on site
- Climb the minaret area for photos
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18th-century working madrasa, one of the few active during Soviet times.
- Tip: Dress code
2 tips
- Respect students at prayer times
- Next to the royal tombs
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Royal necropolis of the Kokand khans with a finely carved wooden portico.
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Short walk from Narbutabey Madrasa
- Look at the carved doors
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Tiled mausoleum built for the mother of Umar Khan in the royal cemetery.
3 tips
- In the same complex as the royal tombs
- Admire the majolica tilework
- Combine with Narbutabey
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Before you go: Kokand tips
Transportation
- Take the train from Tashkent: Trains run from Tashkent through the Kamchik Pass to Kokand; book on the Uzbekistan Railways site or app.
- Use shared taxis: Shared taxis link Kokand with Fergana, Margilan and Rishtan; they leave when full from stands near the bazaar.
- Use Yandex Go: Ride-hailing via Yandex Go is common in the Fergana Valley and avoids haggling over taxi fares.
Security
- Carry your passport: Police may check documents; carry your passport and any registration slips from hotels.
- Watch belongings at the bazaar: Keep valuables close in busy markets.
- Agree taxi prices: Agree fares with taxis before starting your ride, unless using an app.
Saving
- Eat at choyxonas: Local teahouses serve plov, shashlik and tea at low prices.
- Change money officially: Use banks or ATMs for som; card use is growing but cash is still common.
- Visit Rishtan by shared taxi: Rishtan, famous for blue ceramics, is a cheap shared-taxi ride away.
Weather/Clothing
- Summers are hot: June to August is very hot and dry; bring light, loose clothes and a sunhat.
- Winters are cold: December to February can be freezing; bring warm clothes.
- Dress modestly: Cover shoulders and knees, especially at mosques and madrasas.
Cultural
- Visit Khudayar Khan Palace: The colourful tiled palace of the last khan of Kokand is the city's top sight.
- See the Jami Mosque: The Friday mosque has a large ayvan veranda supported by carved wooden columns.
- Respect tea customs: Accept tea when offered; hosts refill small amounts often as a sign of hospitality.
Local Hacks
- Day trip to Margilan: Visit the Yodgorlik silk factory to see traditional ikat weaving.
- Taste Kokand halva: Kokand is known for its sweets; pick up halva or nisholda at the bazaar.
- Visit the Norbutabi Madrasa: This historic madrasa still functions as a religious school; dress modestly.
1-day itineraries in Kokand
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