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Things to do in Bukhara
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in April, May, September and October.
Things to do
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The Poi Kalyan ensemble
A minaret from 1127 that Genghis Khan spared, a mosque and a madrasa still in use. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument2 hr≈ €3best in the morning
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The Ark citadel
The fortress of the emirs of Bukhara, its earthen walls and its reception halls. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMuseum1 hr 30 min≈ €4best in the morning
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Lyab-i Hauz at dusk
A pool shaded by centuries-old mulberry trees, surrounded by madrasas and teahouses. On Wikipedia
FoodRelaxation2 hr≈ €10best in the evening
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Chor Minor
Four small towers with turquoise domes, the gateway to a vanished madrasa. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument30 min≈ €1best in the afternoon
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The Samanid Mausoleum
A 10th-century brick cube whose patterns change with the light. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument1 hr≈ €2best in the afternoon
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The trading domes
The covered bazaars of the Silk Road: knives, carpets, suzanis and astrakhan hats.
ShoppingMarket1 hr 30 minFreebest in the afternoon
When to go
The most pleasant months in Bukhara: in April, May, September and October, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in April, where to go in May, where to go in September, where to go in October.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 °C / 45 °F | -4 °C / 25 °F | 4 |
| February | 10 °C / 50 °F | -1 °C / 30 °F | 6 |
| March | 20 °C / 68 °F | 7 °C / 45 °F | 5 |
| April ideal | 27 °C / 81 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F | 4 |
| May ideal | 32 °C / 90 °F | 18 °C / 64 °F | 3 |
| June | 38 °C / 100 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | 0 |
| July | 40 °C / 104 °F | 26 °C / 79 °F | 0 |
| August | 37 °C / 99 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | 0 |
| September ideal | 31 °C / 88 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F | 1 |
| October ideal | 24 °C / 75 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | 3 |
| November | 18 °C / 64 °F | 4 °C / 39 °F | 3 |
| December | 9 °C / 48 °F | -1 °C / 30 °F | 5 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €25
- Mid-range
- €45
- Comfort
- €80
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Plane
- 1.6 t
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- KKday Activities and tours, especially in Asia
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Uzbekistan
- Plugs
- Type C, F, 220 V
- Emergencies
- 102 (police), 103 (ambulance), 101 (fire)
- Driving
- On the right
Near Bukhara
- Samarkand Uzbekistan, 220 km
- Khiva Uzbekistan, 390 km
- Tashkent Uzbekistan, 440 km
- Bishkek and the Tian Shan Kyrgyzstan, 910 km
- Almaty Kazakhstan, 1,100 km
- Baku Azerbaijan, 1,240 km