CHALLENGESAMARKAND event is held on Samarkand City.

 Silk Road Samarkand is a newest tourist complex, that is located at the territory around the Republic of Uzbekistan rowing canal, and was opened to public in 2022. The name Silk Road was chosen for the complex as Samarkand was one of the most important stops of the Great Silk Road routes in the ancient times.

The complex includes eight hotels – official partners of Challenge Samarkand – a modern congress center, an expo center, and the unique “Eternal City” park. The hotels, built using advanced technologies, are located on both sides of the rowing canal. All accommodations are official race partners, offering special conditions and discounts on stays for participants.

Silk Road is also one of the main partners of the race, that has given our athletes special promocodes for august accomodation.

USE PROMOCODE: TPAG25

For hotels:
Savitsky Plaza;
Lia! by Minyoun Stars of Ulugbek;
Hilton Garden Inn Samarkand Afrosiyob;
Hilton Garden Inn Samarkand Sogd;
Wellness Park Hotel Bactria;
Wellness Park Hotel Turon.

Promocodes are already working for booking from 18 of August till 25 of August!

Please note, that hotel rooms are available in different price segments.
As bookings progress from more affordable to more expensive rooms, rooms in the next price segments will only remain available.
Hurry up to book your accomodation at the special price!

Website: silkroad-samarkand.com

Silk Road Samarkand is located in a 20-minute ride from the historical city center, 25-minute ride from the railway station and a 15-minute ride from International Airport of Samarkand. 

The location and structure of the complex have become the perfect choice for holding Challenge Samarkand and other international and local sports events.

HOW TO GET TO THE RACE

If you have arrived in Samarkand:

  • Exchange Currency: Currency exchange and cash withdrawal points are available at the airport.
  • Purchase a SIM Card: The cost starts from $4. Sales points are located in the airport. Alternatively, you can use an E-SIM.
  • Download the “Yandex.Go” App: The app supports the English language. Choose larger vehicles for transporting bicycles. Typically, they arrive under the “Comfort +” fare. Payment in “Yandex.Go” is possible with cash and international cards.
  • Head to the Race Location: Your destination is the Silk Road Samarkand Tourist Complex. If you are staying at a hotel within the complex, enter the hotel name.

Currency Exchange is Available at the Hilton Samarkand Regency hotel in the Silk Road Samarkand complex.
ATMs are available in all hotels within the Silk Road Samarkand complex.

If you have arrived in Tashkent:

  • Exchange Currency: Currency exchange and cash withdrawal points are available at the airport.
  • Purchase a SIM Card: The cost starts from $4. Sales points are located in the airport. Alternatively, you can use an E-SIM.

You have several options to get to Samarkand:

• By plane          • By train          • By car or bus

We will provide more details on each of these options below.

From Tashkent to Samarkand by plane.

Ticket price:                                from $60
Website to purchase tickets:   uzairways.com
Flight duration:                          about 1 hour

On the train from Tashkent to Samarkand.

High-speed train Afrosiyob
Ticket price:                                 from $20
Website to purchase tickets:    railway.uz
Travel time:                                 about 2-2.5 hours

❗️IMPORTANT❗️

Bicycle transportation can be arranged on the train. To do this, submit an application via email to uztriathlon@gmail.com and provide the following details:
– Full name
– Contact number
– Departure date and time from Tashkent
– Departure date and time from Samarkand

Submission deadline: July 19

By car (bus) from Tashkent to Samarkand.

• You can rent a car.
Rental cost: from $30 and higher per day.
Travel time: about 4-5 hours.

Here are some service providers:
inrent.uz
Rentcar.uz
car24.uz

• You can hire private drivers.
Travel cost: from $30 per person (please confirm).
Main departure location for drivers to Samarkand – Near Almazar Metro Station (Sobir-Rakhimov district).

• Buses Tashkent – Samarkand.
Ticket price: from $8
Website to purchase tickets: avtoticket.uz
Travel time: about 5 hours.