Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

During the departure ceremony held at the Southern Railway Station in Tashkent, a representative of the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan wished the participants a safe journey and emphasized the importance of such initiatives in promoting domestic tourism, strengthening environmental awareness among youth, and showcasing the tourism potential of the Aral Sea region.

The campaign is being implemented within the framework of the priority objectives of the “Uzbekistan – 2030” Strategy, aimed at developing domestic and eco-tourism, supporting youth initiatives, enhancing environmental culture, and promoting the tourism potential of the country’s regions.

As part of the initiative, young participants from different regions of the country will visit Nukus, as well as the Kegeyli, Karauzyak, Chimbay, Muynak and other districts of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

The program includes visits to the tourism, cultural, and pilgrimage sites of Karakalpakstan. During the trip, participants will visit the “Shaykh Jalil Bobo” complex, the historical monument “Chilpik,” and the pilgrimage site “Dovut-ota.” They will also explore the Aral Sea History Museum, the ship cemetery in Muynak, and the I.V. Savitsky State Museum of Arts of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

In addition, the initiative includes environmental campaigns, cultural and educational events, a young artists’ competition, an environmental exhibition, sports competitions, and a gala concert dedicated to environmental issues, nature conservation, and raising awareness among youth about the natural and tourism potential of the Aral Sea region.

The “Train to the Aral Sea” campaign aims to familiarize young people with the natural, cultural, and tourism potential of the Aral Sea region, increase interest in domestic tourism, and draw attention to environmental issues and environmental protection.