Nurota Arrival: Springs, Fortresses and Desert Lakes

Timur drives down from the Zaamin mountains to Nurota on the edge of the Kyzylkum desert. He explores the sacred Chashma spring, wanders the ruins of Alexander's Fortress, and plans his first swim in Aydarkul before the September crowds arrive. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Nurota, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Chashma spring, Nur Fortress, Aydarkul lake, Zolotaya Buhara, Minorai Kalon Restaurant & Terrace, Nuratau mountains, Hayat village, Kyzylkum desert. Covered: Nurota arrival and base, Chashma spring and pilgrimage, Alexander's Fortress ruins, Aydarkul lake swimming and bird migration, Nuratau mountains homestays and argali, Kyzylkum yurt camps and camel rides, Suzani embroidery workshops. Chapters:00:00 Nurota01:54 Chashma spring04:04 Zolotaya Buhara06:16 Minorai Kalon Restaurant & Terrace07:52 Nuratau mountains A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nurota #UzbekistanTravel #AydarkulLake #ChashmaSpring #AlexanderFortress #NuratauMountains #KyzylkumDesert #UzbekFood #Plov #SilkRoadTravel #CentralAsia #TravelUzbekistan #SuzaniEmbroidery #BirdMigration #YurtCamp #DesertLake #NurotaHistory #UzbekistanAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/