Syrdarya Region Travel Guide
A green farming region along the Syr Darya river between Tashkent and Jizzakh, with its centre in Gulistan. It suits travellers curious about rural life, river landscapes and local history on the road between Tashkent and Samarkand.
- Regional centre
- Gulistan
- Area
- 5,100 km²
- Population
- 900,000
Top places to visit in the Syrdarya Region
- Syr Darya River Tour — Gulistan
- Gulistan Central Bazaar — Gulistan
- Sirdarya Food Experience — Gulistan
- Kyzylkum Desert Edge — Gulistan
- Akaltyn Biosphere Reserve — Akaltyn
- Gulistan City Parks — Gulistan
- Sirdarya Cotton Farm Tour — Gulistan
- Bayaut Lake — Bayaut
- Gulistan Museum of History and Culture — Gulistan
- Yangiyer Railway Museum — Yangiyer
- Khavast Historic Mausoleums — Khavast
- Mirzaabad Medieval Fortress — Mirzaabad
- Syr Darya Hydroelectric Plant — Shirin
- Bakht Archaeological Sites — Bakht
- Sardoba Reservoir Memorial — Sardoba
Plan your trip to the Syrdarya Region
When is the best time to visit Syrdarya Region?
Spring and autumn; summers are hot and dry.
How do I get to the Syrdarya Region?
Gulistan lies on the railway and highway from Tashkent to Samarkand, about 2 hours from Tashkent.
How many days do I need in the Syrdarya Region?
Usually a stop of a few hours or one night on the way between Tashkent and Samarkand.
Where to stay in the Syrdarya Region
- Sayhun Hotel — Gulistan
Where to eat in the Syrdarya Region
- Navruz Restaurant Gulistan — Gulistan
- Yagona Restaurant — Gulistan
- Shukran Restoran — Gulistan
- Darxon Toyxonasi — Gulistan
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