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Southern Ural Foothills

Dense forests and low-lying mountain ridges visible shortly after departure from Yekaterinburg.

Tashkent Panorama

As you cross the border into Uzbekistan, the capital city appears as a vast green oasis with distinct Soviet and modern architecture.

Chatkal Mountain Range

Dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Western Tien Shan that dominate the horizon during the final approach.

Kayrakkum Reservoir

Known as the 'Tajik Sea,' this massive turquoise body of water is a stunning contrast to the surrounding arid terrain.

Fergana Valley Entrance

The lush, agricultural patchwork of the valley floor reveals itself as the plane descends toward Khudzhand.

Kyzylkum Desert

The vast 'Red Sand' desert of Central Asia, featuring unique dune patterns and isolated nomadic settlements.

Syr Darya River

One of Central Asia's longest rivers, winding like a silver ribbon through the dry Kazakh and Uzbek steppes.

Kurama Range

Rugged, rocky ridges that form the natural border between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, visible just before landing.

Abandoned Mining Towns

Spot old industrial Soviet-era outposts scattered across the harsh landscape of southern Kazakhstan.