DO's

• Drink only boiled or bottled water.
• Check with the Uzbek Embassy in your city for the number of medicines you are carrying. 
• Tetanus-diphtheria, measles, mumps and rubella- all these vaccinations need to be up to date before you travel.
• Cross borders only from authorised border crossing points.
• Most of the transactions are conducted in cash. So carry loads of cash.
• Only larger hotels and selected merchants accept US$.
• Try to exchange any unspent local currency well before departure as there is no exchange at the International Airport.
• Uzbekistan has a state-controlled press. So information is usually spread through word of mouth. Mingle with the friendly locals about crimes.and scams.
• Carry a colour photocopy of your visa and passport. Be in sync with the local laws as Uzbekistan is a police state.
• Avoid public display of affection.
• Keep a check before using camera around airports, military area, bridges and police stations.

DONTS'

• Photography at metro stations is prohibited.
• Don't exchange currency through black market as the corrupt police might nab you with fines. 
• Don't carry the original passport and visa documents with you while visiting sites. Keep them in your hotel accommodation.
• The country restricts religious practices only to registered religious groups. Violation of this law leads to criminal penalties such as deportation.
• Don't' entertain young locals who force you to take them as a local guide.
• Try to travel on modern vehicles of local transport as CNG local transport incidents have occurred.
• Don't use ice in your drinks to avoid waterborne infectious diseases.
• Don't carry illegal quantities of medicines.

The city on the Silk Route not only has monuments and merchandise to offer you but an experience you would remember for a lifetime. Daytime activities are out and open. But nightlife is great with nightclubs and cafes open till late at night. The Lyabi-Hauz restaurant has not only good food to offer but is also a delight to the eyes with belly dancers from the east. From relishing Uzbek cuisines to the plethora of teas and coffees to offer, Bukhara has all the leisure to give away. Tea & Coffee Khona in Bukhara is a place where you can enjoy a variety of cocktails and other drinks. In a religious city like Bukhara, the night is calm and composed inside the bars, cafes and restaurants. Enjoying a European lifestyle in conduct is a unique experience which should surely be given a chance.

When in Bukhara City, do visit the following:

• The 'Bug Pit' at Zindon Prison-  In 1842, a pair of British soldiers were executed in the most brutal way. They were held captive in a 4-metre deep hole and the only access was through a rope. It was in this bug pit, guards use to pour scorpions, bugs and rodents onto their heads for 4 long years, before being finally executed in front of the Ark. The Zindon prison within the structure of the Ark of Fortress.
• Up close and personal with Nasreddin Hodja, Bukhara's most loved trickster- This Turkish Sufi is remembered for his comic and witty stories. His bronze statue continues to smile sarcastically at Lyabi Hauz Square in Bukhara. 
• Traditional dances and folk dances at Nadir Diwan Begi Madrasah- A daily 90 min evening show at the courtyard of this madrassah will make you swirl on the tunes of Uzbeks and Raj Kapoor. You can watch the Russian artists effortlessly performing while sipping a cup of green tea accompanied by the mesmerizing lit up candles.
• A Chocolate Date- Just blindly gorge on the local dates and chocolates. Don't forget to take back the flavour of the Silk Road with souvenirs.

• Bukhara is a photogenic city. With caution, you should indulge in photography. It will help you unwind back to the historic era.
• You can accompany dancers at the Nadir Diwan Begi evening show.
• You can buy and learn puppetry at The Bukhara Puppet Theatre.
• You can watch and learn to shape tools and knives from goldsmiths at the Trading Domes of Bukhara.
• You can click pictures at the Sitori Mokhi Khosa Summer Palace wearing traditional gold embroidered dresses.

• Gold embroidery traditional clothes- if not clothes, don't miss the accessories
• Kerchiefs- Unique embroidery style of weaving
• Tools and knives made in front of your eyes- While you chat with the goldsmith your souvenir is ready.
• Persian carpets- This ancient style of royalty on Silk Route can be found nowhere
• Utensils of Arabic style- potteries and kettles of ancient designs are a must.
• Fur Hats- Made of the fur of the local sheep, take back home the Uzbek gift.
• Puppets- This toy will narrate your story of Bukhara.
• Traditional Jewellery- Why not give your mirror a chance to praise your beauty as the Royal of Bukhara.
• Crafted Wood Art- The craftsman in this region are blessed and bestowed with abundant talent. Why not take a memoir of this blessing?
• Uzbek instruments- Music lovers cant go empty handed from Bukhara.
• Wines to relish- This region has a lot to offer by way of the beauty of wine.