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Farap

Farap is a town in Lebap Province district, Turkmenistan of about 14,503 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit: 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 mosques & dargahs and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see place is Paikend Fortress.

39.1704° N, 63.6116° EPop. 14,503

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km51
Must-see1
Notable18
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Farap

4 stops, one loop, back by 3:47 pm

111 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Farap
  2. Lebap Province Regional and History Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Islam Karimov Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  4. Ene Mähri Ýadygärligiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Dengizkullake · 45 min
  6. Back in Farap
Today’s loopFarapStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Farap?

Zaton (attraction, about 9 km), Lebap Province Regional and History Museum (museum, about 10 km), Oguz Han (heritage site, about 10 km), Turkmenistanyn Gahrymany A.Niyazow Yadygarlik (heritage site, about 11 km), Harby Muzey (museum, about 11 km), Türkmen Sahyrlary (heritage site, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Farap?

51 places on Spotwander: 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 mosques & dargahs, 12 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 4 other attractions.

Which is the nearest lake to Farap?

Damba, about 10 km by road; Ozero Chukur (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Farap?

Pazyl Işan Baba Metjidi, about 6 km by road; Metjit (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Farap?

Start in Farap, visit Lebap Province Regional and History Museum, then Islam Karimov Monument, then Ene Mähri Ýadygärligi, then Dengizkul, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.