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Lonely Planet Central Asia: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime Detailed Itineraries & Maps Insider Tips Covers Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan

by Bradley Mayhew

A practical guide to planning across Central Asia

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A practical guide to planning across Central Asia

This eighth edition organizes trip planning for Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan around detailed itineraries, maps and local recommendations. Its examples span bazaar shopping, multiday hiking in the Fan Mountains and watching a rocket launch at Baikonur, suggesting the range of experiences the guide covers. The book also includes options for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions, alongside information on food, accommodation, nightlife, festivals and when to go. Its broad country coverage and planning tools make it useful for shaping a multi-week route or assembling shorter stops and activities.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Travelers planning a multi-week trip through Central Asia.
  • Visitors seeking itinerary ideas, maps and practical information across four countries.
  • Travelers interested in combining outdoor activities, city experiences and cultural stops.

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Travel planningCentral Asian destinationsItineraries and route-buildingOutdoor activities and cultural experiences

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Book overview

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Central Asia.

Discover Central Asia's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from haggling for nuts and spices at the huge Soviet-era Panjshanbe Bazaar; to taking on an ambitious multiday hike over high passes in the stunning Fan Mountains; and feeling the Earth shake as you watch a rocket blast into space from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Central Asia travel guide:

  • Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
  • All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Central Asia effortlessly
  • Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
  • Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
  • Vibrant photography and maps
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Ala-Archa National Park, to Son K
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