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Qarqaraly

Qarqaraly is a town in Karaganda Region district, Kazakhstan of about 8,195 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit: 27 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Katynkol, Karasor and Qarakulboldy.

49.4129° N, 75.4729° EPop. 8,195

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km88
Must-see3
Notable20
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Qarqaraly

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:45 pm

160 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 Qarqaraly
  2. Бассейнlake · 45 min
  3. Шайтанкольlake · 45 min
  4. Komsomolskiyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Karasuheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Katynkollake · 45 min
  7. Back in Qarqaraly
Today’s loopQarqaralyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Qarqaraly?

Бассейн (lake, about 5 km), Шайтанколь (lake, about 8 km), Komsomolskiy (viewpoint, about 18 km), Советская мозаика (attraction, about 1 km), Историко-Краеведческий Музей (museum, about 1 km), MiG 21 (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

88 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 other attractions, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Qarqaraly?

MiG 21, about 1 km by road; Razvaliny Musabay (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Qarqaraly?

Трезубец, about 6 km by road; Бугулы (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Qarqaraly?

Start in Qarqaraly, visit Бассейн, then Шайтанколь, then Komsomolskiy, then Karasu, then Katynkol, and drive back — about 160 km by road in all.

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