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Notable lake · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Tajikistan

Rivakkul

Риваккӯл

Rivakkul is a lake in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Tajikistan.

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Rivakkul: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Rivakkul

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Rivakkul — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.61452, 72.07654. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Rivakkul

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rivakkul

    • Turumtaykul · lake · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lake Yashilkul · lake · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Durumkul · lake · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~46 km
    • Kōl-e Pājwar · lake · ~73 km
    • Tsapak Kōl · lake · Badakhshan Province · ~80 km
    • Kōl-e Shēwah · lake · Badakhshan Province · ~86 km
    • Kōl-e Yārkh · lake · Badakhshan Province · ~93 km
    • Bulunkul · lake · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~99 km
    • Shadau Lake · lake · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~104 km
    • Usoy Dam · lake · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~107 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Rivakkul full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Rivakkul yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Rivakkul?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Rivakkul?

    Nearby: Pik Skalisty (viewpoint, 17 km), Patkhor Peak (viewpoint, 40 km), Turumtaykul (lake, 53 km), Grundy River (river spot, 16 km), Шугнанский хребет (viewpoint, 18 km), Риштакӯҳи Рушон (viewpoint, 30 km).

    Is Rivakkul worth visiting?

    Rivakkul is listed as a notable lake in Tajikistan on Spotwander.