New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- Indian travellers could soon have an easier route to exploring Central Asia, with Uzbekistan announcing visa-free entry for Indian citizens for stays of up to 30 days.

The announcement was made by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tashkent on August 30, during Modi's two-day state visit to Uzbekistan.

The new regime is aimed at strengthening travel, trade and cultural ties between India and Uzbekistan.

For Indian passport holders, the announcement could make it easier to plan everything from a quick city break to a longer journey across Uzbekistan's historic Silk Road cities. However, as the policy has only recently been announced, travellers shou...