Urgut (Uzbek: Urgut / Ургут; Russian: Ургут) is a city in the Samarqand Region of Uzbekistan and the capital of Urgut District. [2] . Its population is 65,300 (2016). [1] . It is known for the grove of plane trees, some of which are more than 1000 years old. Urgut is located in a mountainous area.

Not far from Samarkand, high in the hills next to the Tajik border, is the town of Urgut. It has one of the best rural markets in Uzbekistan and the people here have their own distinct culture. Perhaps it is the most picturesque small town of Uzbekistan.

Jan 16, 2024 · Established in 1964, Urgut has evolved into the central hub of the Urgut district, known for its vibrant markets, fermentation workshops, and shale factories. This article explores the historical significance of Urgut, its cultural heritage, and its …

Urgut District is a district of Samarqand Region in Uzbekistan. The capital lies at the city Urgut. [1] It has an area of 1,120 km 2 (430 sq mi) [2] and its population is 519,200 (2021 est.). [3] The district consists of one city , 7 urban-type settlements (Jartepa, Kamangaron, Gʻoʻs, Pochvon, Ispanza, Uramas, Kenagas) and 12 rural ...

The ancient garden Chor-Chinor (translates as ‘four plane trees’) is one of the most interesting places in Urgut. The garden is about 3 km from Urgut’s city center with very picturesque road leading up to the tree grove.

If you are in Samarkand and have 1 extra day make sure to visit small town of Urgut famous for its world-known suzani. Take a masterclass with local family and learn all the intricacies of making such delicate embroidery

Dec 13, 2024 · Urgut is great day trip destination from Samarkand on way to Panjikent. Urgut is most famous for old plane tree sanctuary called Chor Chinor.

Urgut is a small town in Samarkand province (oblast), Uzbekistan, some 50 km southeast of Samarkand (Samarqand). Urgut is situated at the foothill of the Zeravshan Range, at an elevation of 1,000 m above sea level, close to the border with Kashkadarya province.

Get off the beaten track with this one-day tour to the Chor-Chinor Garden in Urgut, home to thousand-year-old sycamores, followed by a stroll in a traditional bazaar and a visit to the Silk Carpet Factory.

Urgut is a small town near Samarkand, known throughout Uzbekistan for its ancient chinar trees (oriental sycamores), some of which are over 1,000 years old. How to Get to Urgut. The most convenient way to reach Urgut from Samarkand is by car, with a travel time of about one hour.