Being a Muslim city, Tashkent had no right to be so liberal, unorthodox and swanky, especially when nightlife, discotheque and strip clubs are concerned. But this city, the kick-ass capital of Uzbekistan, chooses to shed the ‘dupatta’ and don titillating lingerie.
Yes, nightlife fun in Tashkent is an out-of-the-world experience. When you are thinking of Tashkent nightlife, ditch the thought of the ordinary dance discos and the wine-selling bars with loud music playing. They are found everywhere and there is nothing extraordinary to talk of them. Of course, Tashkent does have its dose of conventional bars, clubs and discos. But what makes it special is its devil-may-care attitude as it drops all inhibitions and goes all out to grab your balls with its slew of belly dancers, strip clubs and sauna massage parlors. These so-called massage parlors are, of course, named erroneously. Under the garb of giving you the pleasures of a massage, it can give you more (even a blowjob if you can dig out some bucks).
Nightlife fun in Tashkent comes with no bars or holds. You can enjoy a simple night outing and practice celibacy throughout your trip if you so desire. But unless you are some extraterrestrial thing, we really don’t expect such moralities from you. However, we won’t suggest that you go and romp over the bed with a bunch of beautiful girls (they have every kind for you- from the Arabic to the Russian to the good old American). We would rather say that you feast over the belly-dancing skills of the professional dancers than over the flesh of the red hot Russian babes. Diplomat-S, KT Tomba, Neo, Opera and Diamond are some reputed night clubs. You can have a good and guilt-free time there. They have very good music and the ambience is truly enlivening.
You may drown yourself in wine, though we would suggest that you exercise control and do not over-indulge. A theatrical show at the famed Navoi Opera Theater won’t harm your eyes. They are strongly advised as the performances are truly memorable. If you have eaten like a python and are feeling heaviness around the belly, a stroll down the colorful Istiklol Street should be great for you. After sundown, you may also peep into the Chorsu Bazaar and see what good things the traditional market has to offer to your shopping cart.
To enjoy this wild and fun-filled city, do buy a Tashkent tourist package. It is the next best entertaining thing to Sachin Tendulkar. Believe us!
Martin Wynn
