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Karakul’

Karakul’ is a town in Bukhara Region district, Uzbekistan of about 22,487 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit: 10 mosques & dargahs, 5 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Paikend Fortress, Varakhsha and Samanid Mausoleum.

39.5333° N, 63.8333° EPop. 22,487

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km30
Must-see21
Notable79
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Paikend Fortress, heritage site near Karakul’
Must-see

Paikend Fortress

Heritage site · 20 km

Varakhsha, heritage site near Karakul’
Must-see

Varakhsha

Heritage site · 53 km

Samanid Mausoleum, tomb near Karakul’
Must-see

Samanid Mausoleum

Tomb · 70 km

Places near Karakul’ by type

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One day from Karakul’

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:56 pm

227 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 Karakul’
  2. Paikend Fortressheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Varakhshaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mahmud Torobiy Haykaliheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. "Kumsultan" State Order Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Dengizkullake · 45 min
  7. Back in Karakul’
Today’s loopKarakul’StopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Karakul’?

Paikend Fortress (heritage site, about 20 km), Cathedral Mosque Kabul Ota (mosque, about 3 km), Cathedral Mosque of Bazarkhuz (mosque, about 4 km), Cathedral Mosque Khuzhalar (mosque, about 5 km), Varakhsha (heritage site, about 53 km), Cathedral Mosque Alik Khoja (mosque, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Karakul’?

30 places on Spotwander: 10 mosques & dargahs, 5 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 park.

Which is the nearest dargah to Karakul’?

Cathedral Mosque Kabul Ota, about 3 km by road; Cathedral Mosque of Bazarkhuz (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Karakul’?

Zaaman-Baba, about 20 km by road; Paikend Fortress (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Karakul’?

Start in Karakul’, visit Paikend Fortress, then Varakhsha, then Mahmud Torobiy Haykali, then "Kumsultan" State Order Reserve, then Dengizkul, and drive back — about 227 km by road in all.