Tashkent guide
Packing List
What to pack for Tashkent
In April, Tashkent is typically mild, 13 to 23°c (13 to 23°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Tashkent essentials
- Weather: Mild, 13 to 23°C
- Smart casual. More cosmopolitan than other cities.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light jacket for evenings
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Do NOT drink tap water in Uzbekistan. Use bottled water throughout. Plov (rice pilaf) served from large kazan (cauldrons) is usually freshly made and safe. Avoid raw salads at street stalls.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Check local plug type before travel
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Uzbekistani Som (UZS)