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Transportation information on how to get to and around the Fergana Valley.
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The Fergana Valley in eastern Uzbekistan with its location between the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay Mountain ranges has a long tradition of welcoming guests to its fertile, green valley since it was a strategic trading point along the Silk Road. Centuries later, travellers today still experience this feeling of genuine warmth and hospitality, local culture, handmade handicrafts, delicious cuisine and adventure in this off-the-beaten-path Silk Road destination.
The Fergana Valley Community Tourism Network (CTN) helps connect travellers to local artisans, culture, communities and nature for immersive, unique and memorable travel experiences. We invite you to explore this little known corner of Uzbekistan with us and meet our wonderful members and partners who are excited to share what makes Fergana Valley so special with you.
I spent two weeks exploring the Fergana Valley, and it was the highlight of my trip to Uzbekistan. The local artisans are unbelievably talented – I got to watch silk weaving & pottery-making. Their rich culture and traditions made each moment unforgettable.
Maeve – Ireland
Exploring the Fergana Valley is an unforgettable journey into the heart of the region’s rich history and traditions. The community tourism network helps you connect with genuine experiences- and you can feel good knowing your visit supports small, locally run businesses.
Randi – Australia
Fergana Valley provides so many opportunities for travelers to connect with local artisans and people as the whole area is incredibly hospitable and everyone wants to share their story with visitors. It’s a unique experience from other places in Uzbekistan.
Audrey – United States
The Fergana Valley Community Tourism Network (CTN) is a growing network of local tourism and handicraft enterprises spread across the Fergana Valley in Uzbekistan, including Namangan, Fergana and Andijan Regions. Fergana Valley CTN aims to increase awareness of Fergana Valley’s unique strengths as a travel destination, enhance the travel experience by valuing and promoting local culture and people, and support the creation of economic linkages along the tourism supply chain.
Community tourism refers to travel experiences owned, led and run by local communities. We value and promote traditional and contemporary culture such as food, handicrafts, art, history and tourism attractions.
CTN works with its diverse network of members to create more immersive travel experiences and routes throughout the Fergana Valley that connect travelers directly to local artisans, communities and tourism providers in a way that values and preserves traditional and contemporary culture. This provides travelers a unique opportunity to really engage with local people and experiences in a way that keeps money local and supports small businesses.
Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley is nestled between Kyrgyzstan to the east and south, Tajikistan to the southwest and the rest of Uzbekistan to the northwest.
Transportation information on how to get to and around the Fergana Valley.
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All you need to know about visas, money and more to plan your trip.
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Our recommended routes and itineraries around the Fergana Valley for a unique, memorable visit.
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