Scenic road with snowy mountains in the background in the Parkent district of Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan

Parkent

Experience the charm of Parkent’s beautiful mountain towns, mystifying springs, and gastronomic paradises.

Just a short drive to the east of Tashkent, the Parkent region is a wonderful escape from the city, with a whole host of things to discover and explore. Start in the city of Parkent itself, then head out into the countryside, where spring brings endless poppy fields and the pine forests offer delightful walks any time of the year.

The fertile region creates the perfect opportunity to drink wine and experience Uzbek culture. The area is famous for cycling, fantastic food, and beautiful landscapes. One of the best-kept secrets is the village of Kumushka, which has all of these in abundance.

Traditional Uzbek dish accompanied of pomegranate wine © Ivan Azimov 007 / Shutterstock

There are plenty of sights to see around Parkent. Enjoy the canyon of Bashkyzylsay River, which has several caves in gorges near Zarkent, and the holy spring of Zarkent-ota. Kumyshkan is home to the Heliocomplex and Khazrat Ali Buva Mosque. The river valleys of Aksakata and Nurekata lie at the base of the stunning dual-peaked Surenat Mountain.