How to get to the Khast Imam complex by metro
Station, line, walking time and tips — the complete guide.
Get off at Chorsu station (Oʻzbekiston Line (Line 2)). From there it is about a 20-minute walk (or a short taxi) to the Hazrati Imam (Khast Imam) religious complex.
The walk is honest onward travel — there is no closer station, so allow for the extra distance.
Alternatively: Gʻafur Gʻulom station (Oʻzbekiston Line (Line 2)).
Overview
The Hazrati Imam complex — usually called Khast Imam — is the spiritual heart of Tashkent, a square of madrasahs, minarets and the Barak-Khan mosque built around the tomb of the 10th-century scholar Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi. Its library keeps the Uthman Quran, one of the oldest Qurans in the world. The complex sits deep in the old town and has no metro station of its own: the nearest is Chorsu on the Oʻzbekiston Line, from which it is a walk or a very short taxi.
Getting there from key points
| Starting point | Metro route |
|---|---|
| Amir Temur Xiyoboni | Line 1 to Paxtakor, transfer to Line 2, to Chorsu, then ~20 min on foot or a short taxi — about 30 min total |
| Toshkent (railway station) | Line 2 direct to Chorsu, then ~20 min on foot or a short taxi — about 34 min total |
| Chorsu Bazaar | Already at Chorsu station — ~20 min walk north, or a 5-min taxi |
Step by step
Take the Oʻzbekiston Line (Line 2) and get off at Chorsu.
Follow the signs to the exit and up the escalator.
After about 20 minutes on foot you reach the Hazrati Imam (Khast Imam) religious complex.
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
How much is a metro ticket in Tashkent?
A single ride costs around 1,700 UZS with an ATTO card. Fares are reviewed from time to time, so check the current price. Photography inside the stations is now allowed.
How long does it take from the centre?
Amir Temur Xiyoboni: Line 1 to Paxtakor, transfer to Line 2, to Chorsu, then ~20 min on foot or a short taxi — about 30 min total.
Which line serves the station?
Chorsu station is served by Oʻzbekiston Line (Line 2).
Is the station step-free?
Most Tashkent metro stations have stairs and escalators but no lifts, so step-free access is limited — plan ahead if you have a wheelchair, pushchair or heavy bags.
Where can I see more sights?
See all attractions near the metro.
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Updated: July 2026