Nugai Caravanserai

 The Nugai Caravanserai is an extremely interesting place for travelers who want to see Bukhara in all its glory. First, it should be noted that a caravanserai is a luxury kind of a hotel for caravanners. “Serai” is translated as “palace”, and such a name was worth the buildings. Traders had money, and entrepreneurial wealthy people built such hotels along the trade routes. One could spend a night there, left goods for deposit in a warehouse, exchange money and even sell something, have some rest after a long journey and enjoy a good supper in a teahouse, talking with fellow merchants — all of those things were an integral part of the place


The Nugai Caravanserai was notable for its ability to provide travelers with everything they needed. At all times of a day, the place was full of life; the trade in Chinese fabrics, silk and spices was always brisk. Merchants brought there souvenirs from Iran, India and China, as well as local goods and various ethnic musical instruments. Many varieties of tea were also delivered there directly from East Asia. 



The caravanserai was built in the 16th century. Its only entrance was provided with a strong gate. It was made in the form of one-story hujras located along the perimeter of the courtyard. In total, there are about 45 hujras where not only guests but also their escort could comfortably stay. There were rooms for workers as well.

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