As Spot previously reported, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on the socio-economic development of Kashkadarya Region.
The president highlighted the region’s potential to attract 6 million tourists annually. Around 2.5 million travellers have visited the region since the beginning of the year, including 500,000 who visited the tourist village of Gelon.
A ski resort is currently being built in Gelon with the participation of investors from Tatarstan. The first phase is scheduled to open in 2027.
Villages with similar natural conditions could also be developed as ethn tourism centres. The president identified Taragay in Chiroqchi District, Bashir in Kitab District and Tatar in Yakkabog District as potential locations.
The tourism potential of Sayyod and Suvtushar villages near Shakhrisabz was also highlighted. Rafting and sports tourism could be developed around their mountain rivers.
Mirziyoyev instructed officials to prepare master plans for all six villages within the next month. Work on projects worth a total of $50 million is expected to begin next March.
In addition, gastronomic festivals are planned to be held in the region every spring. Guzar will host the “Lola va Kabob” (Tulips and Kebabs) festival, while Kukdala District will hold the “Chiyal Yakhna” festival.
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