Travel advisory · UzbekistanFergana Valley is in or near an area where governments advise against all but essential travel: Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan border zones.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Border strip with Afghanistan · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Spain, France, Italy, New Zealand
- Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan border zones · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France, New Zealand
Also named by one government: 5 km strip along the Afghanistan border (Canada), Andijan (New Zealand), Eastern Ferghana Valley (New Zealand), Termez (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise normal precautions | Jan 26, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Take normal security precautions (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No travel warning; general caution advised (regional advisories) | Oct 29, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Vigilance renforcée (hors zones frontalières) (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
The Fergana Valley is a large, fertile basin in eastern Uzbekistan that also reaches into Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The Uzbek side includes the cities of Fergana, Kokand, Margilan, Andijan and Namangan. Orchards, cotton fields and irrigation canals fill the flat valley floor, with mountains rising at its edges. Its towns are spread across the valley, so each day trip takes a drive.
Travelers come for Kokand's Khudayar Khan Palace, a 19th-century palace in the former khanate capital, for Margilan's silk workshops and ikat weaving, and for the ceramics of Rishtan. A slow trip of three to five days works well, built around day trips between towns, with more time if you want to hike in the surrounding ranges. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons, since summer heat is strong in the lowland towns.
Fergana Valley in five
- Get a local SIM with passport registrationUzbek mobile operators register SIM cards against your passport, so buy one with your passport in hand, at the airport or an official shop. Mobile data helps you check bus times and map routes between valley towns.Phones and eSIM
- Carry som cash for bazaars and small guesthousesMany bazaar stalls and small guesthouses take cash only, in som. Withdraw in the larger towns and keep small notes for taxis and minibus fares.Money and costs
- Use shared taxis and minibuses between townsShared taxis leave when full, so ask at the station where your route departs and expect to wait. Buses and minibuses are the usual way to move between Fergana, Margilan and Kokand.Getting around Uzbekistan
- Dress for mosques and shrinesCover shoulders and knees, and bring a scarf for shrines and mosques. Take your shoes off at the door, as is customary.
- Check the border before you route through Kyrgyzstan or TajikistanSome border crossings near the valley have closed for periods, and checkpoints change. Check current travel advice before you book a route through Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan.
Things to do in Fergana Valley
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Need to know
- Currency
- Som (UZS)
- Entry
- Visa-free for many passports, e-visa for others Read more
- Emergency
- 102 police, 103 ambulance, 101 fire
- Tipping
- Not usually expected
- Time
- UTC+5, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy5 rainy daysHigh6°Low-1°Cold, foggyJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 6°
- Low
- -1°
- Precipitation
- 19 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, foggy
- FebruaryPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh10°Low1°Cold, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh17°Low7°Greening, coolMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Greening, cool
- AprilClear8 rainy daysHigh24°Low12°Mild, greenAprilClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 39 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, green
- MayClear8 rainy daysHigh30°Low17°Warm, dryMayClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- JuneClear4 rainy daysHigh35°Low22°Hot, dryJuneClear
Mixed
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- JulyClear2 rainy daysHigh38°Low24°Very hotJulyClear
Poor
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- AugustClear2 rainy daysHigh36°Low22°Hot, dryAugustClear
Mixed
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- SeptemberClear2 rainy daysHigh31°Low17°Mild, drySeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 11 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, dry
- OctoberClear6 rainy daysHigh22°Low11°Golden, mildOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Golden, mild
- NovemberClear6 rainy daysHigh13°Low4°Cool, quietNovemberClear
Good
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 32 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- DecemberPartly cloudy5 rainy daysHigh7°Low0°Cold, quietDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 25 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
Average daily high and low in Fergana, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Fergana Valley
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 11°
- Humidity
- 36%
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Fergana Valley
01:38 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today19°7°0%Tuesday: Fog. High 19°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed19°11°31%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 31%.
- Thu18°9°63%Thursday: Drizzle. High 18°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 63%.
- Fri19°7°9%Friday: Fog. High 19°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 9%.
- Sat21°7°2%Saturday: Fog. High 21°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sun21°9°14%Sunday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 14%.
Updated 10:59 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 11,902 UZS
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Margilanunder 1 hour by car from FerganaSilk and ikat workshops, a good half-day trip.
- Kokandunder 1.5 hours by car from FerganaThe Khudayar Khan Palace and the historic center.
- Rishtanunder 1 hour by car from FerganaA ceramics town with pottery workshops and kilns.
Before you go to Fergana Valley
Rules for Fergana Valley, checked
- Hotels register foreign guests, so keep the registration slip your hotel gives you and show it if asked.
- Cover shoulders and knees, and take off your shoes before entering mosques and shrines.
- Do not photograph police, military sites or border posts.
- Check the travel advice for Uzbekistan and its borders before you travel, because border access can change.Source
Plan around Fergana Valley
Shared taxis, trains, buses and driving between the valley towns
Read the guideMoney and costsSom cash, cards and where small bazaar stalls need notes
Read the guideVisas and entryVisa-free and e-visa rules before you book flights or trains
Read the guidePhones and eSIMSIM registration and mobile data in the valley towns
Read the guideWhere to stayFergana, Margilan and Kokand as bases for a few nights
Read the guideAll of UzbekistanCities, routes and the rest of the country around the valley
Read the guideFergana Valley FAQ
Is the Fergana Valley worth visiting?
Yes if you want silk and ikat workshops, ceramic towns and a khan's palace away from the Samarkand and Bukhara routes. It is a poor choice if you want a week of big-city sights in one place, because the towns are spread across the valley.
How do you get to the Fergana Valley?
Fly to Fergana, or travel from Tashkent by road or rail. Shared taxis and minibuses link the towns, so allow more time than the map suggests.
Which town should you base in?
Fergana city suits first visits because of its transport links. Margilan and Kokand work well for a few nights of workshops and history, with day trips to the others.
Do I need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Many passports enter visa-free for short stays, and others need an e-visa. Check the official e-visa portal before you book flights, because the list of countries changes.
Is Margilan worth visiting?
Yes for silk weaving and ikat dye workshops. One night is enough unless you want a full day in the workshops.
What should I wear in the Fergana Valley?
Cover shoulders and knees for mosques and shrines, and bring a scarf. Light clothes work in summer, but spring and autumn evenings can be cool.