For quite some years now, Thailand had topped the chart among Indians in their list of fun destinations. What happened to be an affordable destination, Thailand gradually got expensive with the rising demands and influx of tourists. The young Indian tourists have been clever to make a shift of their fun destinations to places like Tashkent and Bishkek.
Tashkent – The Capital Of Uzbekistan
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Unlike many other tourist destinations, Tashkent might not seem attractive at first, but it is a fun city. The hub of the happening things in Uzbekistan, the city is built with two flavours. One is the fast paced one, and the other is the laid back one like a fascinating city of contradictions. You would love to take a stroll amidst the maze of crowded bazaars, and pick up things that catch your fancy. The exciting nightlife, flocked massage parlours, posh restaurants are all things that you will find in Thailand. Yes, happy ending massages are not only famous in Thailand anymore. Get ready for a complete relaxation when you hit a massage parlour in Tashkent. If you would like to find an escape from the city life, you could go hiking, rafting, and skiing in the Ugam-Chatkal National Park, which is just about two-hour drive from the city.
Bishkek – The Capital Of Kyrgyzstan
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Bishkek is another destination that is touching the popularity heights among young Indians, besides other international tourists. The city lies in the Chui Valley in the Tien Shan mountain range. Bishkek is a small city and is relatively a new one. However, that did not stop Bishkek from being the fun city that it has grown into. While you get to see huge buildings with marbles and Soviet apartments, you can also witness the irrigation canals and huge trees in the city. The nightlife of Bishkek is a delight to the tourists who come here. Beautiful girls dancing to peppy numbers in colourful streaks of lights would also make you want to shake a leg. You could chill out at the small cafés, and affluent clubs amidst a bunch of young people from different parts of the world. The vibrancy of this small city might surprise you. A growing number of massage parlours and hookah bars have given the city a feel of the youth.
These places are a great alternative to Thailand, which has now become very crowded. Since Tashkent and Bishkek are cities that has to offer all things that you get in Thailand, only at a cheaper price, the places are getting more tourists these days. The prices of hotel rooms are much lower than the ones in Thailand. You can check these destinations out if you are looking for a fun destination with your friends. Plus, you do not get people’s eyebrows to raise when you tell them that you are going to Tashkent or Bishkek, instead of Bangkok!
