Major city · Uzbekistan
Qarshi
Spend a half‑day to see the main mosques and bridge; add a night if you want a relaxed stay in a budget hotel.
Qarshi is a modest southern Uzbek city with a handful of historic mosques, a 16th‑century bridge and a WWII memorial. The sights cluster near the centre, so a few hours suffice; an overnight lets you explore nearby rural sites without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- UZS
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (very hot)
- Airport
- KSQ
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5Land borders between Central Asian states open and shut w…
- Central Asia ↗Keep every hotel registration slip or its e-registration record until you leave Uzbekistan and Tajikistan; border officers can ask for proof of where you slept and fine gaps.
- Central Asia ↗Land borders between Central Asian states open and shut with politics and demarcation deals; confirm the exact post is open to foreigners the week you cross.
- Uzbekistan ↗Check entry rules on the official e-visa portal only; many nationalities enter without a visa for a limited stay, others need an e-visa. Lookalike sites charge extra.
- Uzbekistan ↗Foreign visitors are registered by hotels; keep any registration slip you are given and ask for one if you stay in a private home.
- Uzbekistan ↗Carry Uzbek soʻm in small notes; bazaars, taxis and small cafés are cash-first, and cards are accepted mainly in hotels and larger shops.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Qarshi102 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Qarshi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Soʻm in small notes for bazaars, taxis and tea houses; the largest note is worth little abroad.Uzbekistan-wide
- SIM or eSIMBeeline, Ucell, Mobiuz and Uzmobile sell SIMs with a passport at the airport and city shops; registration takes a few minutes.Uzbekistan-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap; bottled water UZS 3,000–6,000 in shops.Uzbekistan-wide
- TippingRestaurants: A 10–15% service charge is often added; if not, 5–10%.Uzbekistan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Uzbekistan-wide
- SafetyQarshi is generally safe for tourists; petty theft is rare but keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets.
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- RestroomsSquat toilets at bazaars and bus stations, sometimes a small fee; carry tissue.Uzbekistan-wide
- Emergency numbers102 police · 101 fire · 103 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSome museums close on Monday or Tuesday; madrasas and mausoleums usually open daily with ticket offices closing about 1 h before dusk.Uzbekistan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKSQ Karshi Airport (Domestic flights from Tashkent, Navoi and international from Moscow, St Petersburg (Uzbekistan Airways).).
- Getting aroundTaxis and shared minibuses (marshrutkas) serve the city centre; the railway station offers regional trains.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city centre 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city centre 3.1 mi (5 km))≈20 000 UZS
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (regional museum)≈10 000 UZS
- Budget bedBudget hotel double, a night, per roomUZS 550,000
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double, a night, per roomUZS 650,000
- High-end bedBudget hotel double, a night, per roomUZS 800,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget UZS 25,000 · Mid UZS 40,000 · High UZS 70,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KSQ Karshi Airport (Domestic flights from Tashkent, Navoi and international from Moscow, St Petersburg (Uzbekistan Airways).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Qarshi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
5 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis and shared minibuses (marshrutkas) serve the city centre; the railway station offers regional trains. Walk between most sights (5–10 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sultan Mir Haidor complex
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Taxi or hired car, about 30 km (19 mi) southeastTaxi or hired car, about 19 mi (30 km) southeast
Historic complex with ruins; good for a quick visit.
Khasim Ata Ensemble (Pudina village)
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Taxi, ~30 km (19 mi) south‑westTaxi, ~19 mi (30 km) south‑west
Remote; limited facilities, consider a guided tour.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Afshona Hotel
2‑star, 40 A/C rooms, double $50/night (2024 price).
Nasaf Travel (Ex Hotel Tong)
2‑star, double $65/night (2024 price).
Nasaf Hotel
3‑star, limited rooms, price check.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ≈25 000 UZS excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈40 000 UZS excl. bed
- High
- ≈70 000 UZS excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel double1 × 1 night × UZS 550,000 | UZS 550,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × UZS 25,000 | UZS 25,000 |
| Taxi from Karshi Airport to city centre1 × UZS 30,000 · check | UZS 30,000 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × UZS 120,000 · check | UZS 120,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | UZS 72,500 |
| Trip total≈ UZS 797,500 per person per day, bed included | UZS 797,500 |
Afshona Hotel rates, 2024 price converted.
2026 estimate in UZS; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea with pastries (café) | ≈30 000 UZS |
| Plov (rice pilaf) plate | ≈40 000 UZS |
| Taxi (city centre 5 km) | ≈20 000 UZS |
| Museum entry (regional museum) | ≈10 000 UZS |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- English signage is limited; ask locals for directions.
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water.
- Check opening hours of museums and mosques; some close for Friday prayers.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 103
- Unified emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police102
- Fire101
- Ambulance103
- Unified emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Tashkent; nearest Uzbek diplomatic office in Qarshi is the regional administration office.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Karshi Airport → city centre (taxi): ≈30 000 UZS, 10‑15 min (check)
- City centre taxi per km: ≈4 000 UZS
Say or show
- Кечиринг — Excuse me / Sorry (kechirang)
- Рахмат — Thank you (rahmat)
- Нархи қанча? — How much is it? (narxi qancha?)
- Ҳожатхона қаерда? — Where is the bathroom? (hojatxona qaerda?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Qarshi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (very hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Qarshi to break a long train journey from Tashkent.
- Include a day‑trip to Sultan Mir Haidor for cultural depth.
Sources
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