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Voykit pocket guide · Uzbekistan
Andijan
Spend 1 day in Andijan to see its main park, mosque and museum; add a half‑day if you want a relaxed coffee break.
Andijan is a mid‑size Ferghana Valley city with a compact historic centre, a few parks and museums, and cheap local transport. One full day covers the key sights; a second day lets you explore cafés and nightlife at a relaxed pace.
- Country
- Uzbekistan
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, occasional dust storms)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- UZS
- Money
- Soʻm in small notes for bazaars, taxis and tea houses; the largest note is worth little abroad.
- Daily spend
- Budget 12,000–20,000 som excl. bed · Mid 20,000–35,000 som excl. bed · High 35,000+ som excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Beeline, Ucell, Mobiuz and Uzmobile sell SIMs with a passport at the airport and city shops; registration takes a few minutes.
- Emergency
- Police 102 · Fire 101 · Ambulance 103
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 220 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin plugs fit; bring an adapter for UK or US plugs.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: A 10–15% service charge is often added; if not, 5–10%.; Taxis: Round up; no tip on app fares.; Guides and drivers: US$5–10 a day for a guide, a little less for a driver.
- Water
- Not safe from the tap; bottled water UZS 3,000–6,000 in shops. Boiled tea is always safe.
- Toilets
- Squat toilets at bazaars and bus stations, sometimes a small fee; carry tissue. Hotels and restaurants have Western toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | 5 000–8 000 som |
| Lagman (noodle soup) | 8 000–12 000 som |
| Taxi ride (city) | 5 000–10 000 som |
| Damas minibuses | 3 000–5 000 som per short trip |
| Museum entry | 500–1 000 som |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- AZN · Andijan Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Airport → city centre (taxi)
- ≈15 000 som round‑trip (check)
- Intra‑valley train to Kokand
- 8 000 som, 30 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Taxis (metered, 5 000–10 000 som per ride) and Damas minibuses (3 000–5 000 som per short trip). No ride‑share apps yet.
See and do
Known for
- Bog'ishamol park
- Devanoboy Friday Mosque
- Andijan Regional Museum
- 2005 unrest site (Bobur Square)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kokand | Intra‑valley train, 1–2 times daily, 8 000 som | ≈30 min |
| Fergana | Taxi from Avtovokzal, 30 000–40 000 som | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Vella Elegant
- Cheapest double rooms around $30/night
- Oriental Hotel
- Mid‑range option near city centre
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Kechirasizkechirasiz |
| Thank you | Rahmatrahmat |
| How much is it? | Narxi qancha?narxi qancha? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Hojatxona qayerda?hojatxona qayerda? |
| Can I pay by card? | Karta bilan to‘lash mumkinmi?karta bilan to‘lash mumkinmi? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Right hand on heart with 'assalomu alaykum'; men shake hands with men; avoid: Offering a hand to a woman unless she offers first
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring sweets or fruit; sit where the host shows; avoid: Sitting with feet pointing at people or at the table spread (dastarkhan)
- Tea: Accept at least one bowl; avoid: Refusing everything offered
- Bread: Break it by hand, place it face up; avoid: Throwing bread away where people can see
- Dress: Long trousers or skirts in old towns and villages; avoid: Shorts and bare shoulders at religious sites
- Elders: Stand when they enter; let them eat first; avoid: Interrupting
Scams and watch-outs
- Taxi fares are metered on the driver’s phone; confirm price before boarding.
- Damas minibuses wait at intersections; allow extra minutes for boarding.
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water and sun protection.
Andijan is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic when crossing streets and keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Andijan yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Bog'ishamol park
- Devanoboy Friday Mosque
- Andijan Regional Museum
- 2005 unrest site (Bobur Square)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Andijan, revision 5251449 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5251449
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/andijan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.