Ferghana is a city in the Ferghana Valley, Uzbekistan.

A pass from Kashgar (now in China's westernmost province, Xinjiang) to Ferghana was an important link on the main course of the historic Silk Road. From Ferghana, westbound caravans would proceed along the Ferghana valley to Kokand (where they might branch off toward Tashkent) and Khujand, then continue toward Samarkand.

Get in

By plane

Uzbekistan Airways [1] operates flights form

• Kazan on Fri,
• Moscow Domodedovo International Airport on Fri,
• St. Petersburg on Sun,
• Tashkent on Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun (flying time: 1 hrs.) (Summer Timetable 2010).

By car

It's 360 km from Tashkent through Kamchik mountain pass. Takes 5 hours with experienced driver. Taxis run from Kuyluk bazaar and Severniy (nord) train station in Tashkent. Taxi costs about $10 (as of october 2009) per seat.

Sleep

Budget

Sonya's Guesthouse Fergana Tel: 998-373-2246431. Very cozy, clean and comfortable place. It is located right in the center of Ferghana and very close to Bazaar and Ferganiy park. Rooms are $10-15 per person, breakfast included.

Mid-range

Asia hotel located in front of hokimiat (city government). Very clean and comfortable. Single rooms starting from $40. Breakfast included. swimming pool is available.

Go next

By plane

Uzbekistan Airways [2] operates flights to

• Kazan on Fri,,
• Moscow Domodedovo International Airport on Fri,
• St. Petersburg on Sun,
• Tashkent on Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun (flying time: 1 hrs.) (Summer Timetable 2010).