Navoi & Nurata Travel Guide

A vast region that is mostly Kyzylkum desert. Travellers come for the yurt camps near Lake Aydarkul, the holy spring and the fortress of Alexander the Great in Nurata, the Sarmishsay gorge with thousands of rock carvings, and the Rabati Malik caravanserai on the old road to Bukhara.

Regional centre: Navoi
Area: 110,800 km²
Population: 1,000,000

Top places to visit in Navoi and Nurata

Aydar Lake — Zarafshan
Kyzylkum Desert Camel Safari — Nurata
Nurata Pilgrimage Complex — Nurata
Nurata Eco Yurt Camp — Nurata
Nurata Fortress and Sacred Spring — Nurata
Nurata Mountains Eco Trek — Nurata
Lyavlyakan Plains — Navoi
Third Renaissance Park — Navoi
Nurata Lake Fishing — Nurata
Zarafshan Gold Mine — Zarafshan
Karmana Ancient Town — Karmana
Navoi City Tour — Navoi
Khatirchi Archaeological Site — Khatirchi
Tamdy Desert Wells — Tamdy
Navbahor Gas Field Museum — Navoi

Plan your trip to Navoi and Nurata

When is the best time to visit Navoi & Nurata?

Spring (April–May), when the desert briefly turns green, and autumn. Desert summers are extremely hot.

How do I get to Navoi and Nurata?

Navoi lies on the railway between Samarkand and Bukhara and has an international airport; Nurata and Lake Aydarkul are reached by car, about 2–3 hours from Navoi or Samarkand.

How many days do I need in Navoi and Nurata?

One or two nights at a desert yurt camp, often as a stop between Samarkand and Bukhara.

Where to stay in Navoi and Nurata

Nurota Hotel — Nurata
Riad Nur Nurata — Nurata
Volidam Hotel — Navoi
Zarafshan Grand Hotel — Navoi
Anor Hotel — Navoi
Shedevr Plaza Navoiy — Navoi
Royal Hotel Navoiy — Navoi
Art Hotel Navoiy — Navoi
Tinchlik Plaza Hotel — Navoi

Where to eat in Navoi and Nurata

Camping Garden & Cooking Class Nurata — Nurata
Yangi Zamin — Navoi
Apexpizza Navoiy — Navoi
Humo — Navoi
Panorama Navoiy — Navoi