Kizilyurtovsky district, Dagestan, Russia

Places to visit near Uchkent

Uchkent is a town in Kizilyurtovsky district, Dagestan, Russia, home to about 3,380 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 30 mosques & dargahs and 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Бархан Сарыкум (21 km), Sulak Canyon (29 km) and Tarki-Tau (45 km).

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Uchkent at a glance

Location
Kizilyurtovsky district, Dagestan, Russia
Population
about 3,380
Coordinates
43.1143° N, 47.0825° E
Places within 50 km
137 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Uchkent

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Uchkent

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Uchkent. The closest is Balka Uzek (19 km); the best-known is Бархан Сарыкум (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Uchkent

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Uchkent. The closest is Razvaliny Kakayurt (10 km); the best-known is Солдатам, защищавшим Родину в годы ВОВ (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Uchkent

31 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Uchkent. The closest is им. шейха Саида Афанди (7 km); the best-known is Grand Mosque of Makhachkala (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Uchkent

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Uchkent. The closest is Ozero Altauskoye (10 km); the best-known is Chiryurtsk Reservoir (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Uchkent

9 parks within 100 km of Uchkent. The closest is Парк (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Uchkent

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Uchkent. The closest is Инкуб (57 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Uchkent

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 105 km on the road.

  1. Start in Uchkent
  2. 20 km Balka Tazi · viewpoint, Kizilyurtovsky
  3. 6 km Chiryurtsk Reservoir · reservoir, Buynaksky
  4. 13 km Sulak Canyon · viewpoint, Kazbekovsky
  5. 37 km Balka Chirkotankol · viewpoint, Kumtorkalinsky
  6. 8 km Бархан Сарыкум · viewpoint, Kumtorkalinsky
  7. 21 km Back to Uchkent

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How to reach Uchkent

    All places near Uchkent by distance

    Within 15 km of Uchkent

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Uchkent by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2246Balka Uzek (19 km)
    Forts & heritage1633Razvaliny Kakayurt (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3031им. шейха Саида Афанди (7 km)
    Other attractions2828Медресе (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1824Ozero Altauskoye (10 km)
    Parks99Парк (7 km)
    Waterfalls06Инкуб (57 km)
    Museums45Музей природы (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Сарыкумские барханы. Участок заповедника «Дагестанский» (20 km)
    Beaches & coast44Бархан Сырыкум (20 km)
    Churches23Свято-Успенский кафедральный собор (42 km)
    Caves03Пещера Къыз таш (78 km)

    Uchkent: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Uchkent?

    Бархан Сарыкум (viewpoint, about 21 km), Sulak Canyon (viewpoint, about 29 km), Balka Tazi (viewpoint, about 20 km), Balka Chirkotankol (viewpoint, about 24 km), Chiryurtsk Reservoir (reservoir, about 24 km), Tarki-Tau (viewpoint, about 45 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 30 mosques & dargahs, 28 other attractions, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Uchkent?

    Balka Uzek, about 19 km by road; Balka Tazi (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Uchkent?

    Razvaliny Kakayurt, about 10 km by road; Razvaliny Kasmach (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Uchkent?

    им. шейха Саида Афанди, about 7 km by road; мечеть (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Uchkent?

    Start in Uchkent, visit Balka Tazi, then Chiryurtsk Reservoir, then Sulak Canyon, then Balka Chirkotankol, then Бархан Сарыкум, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Uchkent?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

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