Khiva

A walled desert-oasis time capsule

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Itchan Kala · Historic walled city

A perfectly preserved mud-walled old town, a UNESCO Silk Road jewel. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Kalta Minor Minaret · Minaret

A fat, unfinished minaret sheathed in glorious turquoise glazed tiles. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Juma Mosque · Mosque

A hushed hall of 200-odd carved wooden columns under a low roof. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Kunya-Ark & City Walls · Fortress

The old khan's citadel and a sunset climb atop the great mud walls. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Muhammad Rakhim Khan Museum · Museum

Palace museum displaying khans' furnishings, textiles, and artifacts within Itchan Kala walls. Best: Oct–May

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