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Things to see in Karaganda (Kazakhstan): 6 places and when to go
Karaganda is a city in Kazakhstan with around 452,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly With kids (2), History (2), Nature (1). The best known are Karaganda Zoo, Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, Karaganda and Miners' Glory Monument. The best time to come is May to June and September to October; also possible: April, July to August and November. In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Kazakhstan · 49.885, 73.115
- Population
- About 452,000
- Places
- 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (2) · History (2) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- May to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- April, July to August and November.
- Nearest airport
- NQZ Astana, 173 km as the crow flies
What to see in Karaganda
The places in and around Karaganda, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Karaganda ZooZoo in Karaganda, Kazakhstan12 km
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, KaragandaRoman Catholic cathedral in Karaganda, Kazakhstan12 km
- Miners' Glory MonumentMonument in Karaganda8.8 km
- Eternal flame, KaragandaMemorial in memory of the victory in the Great War II8.4 km
- BALA parkWith kids6.1 km
- Ecological MuseumMuseum9.1 km
When to go to Karaganda
The best time to visit Karaganda is May to June and September to October; also possible: April, July to August and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:20
- FebBetter not9:50
- MarBetter not11:33
- AprPossible13:31
- MayBest time15:10
- JunBest time16:06
- JulPossible15:43
- AugPossible14:15
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:27
- NovPossible8:45
- DecBetter not7:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54. In May, 6 of the 6 places are at their best.
When to go to Kazakhstan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Karaganda
The nearest main airport is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ, Astana), 173 km as the crow flies. How to get around Kazakhstan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Astana9 places187 km
- Almaty157 places786 km
- Esik36 places797 km
- Aktobe20 places1,140 km
- Oral, Kazakhstan7 places1,547 km
And all of Kazakhstan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Karaganda?
The best known: Karaganda Zoo, Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, Karaganda, Miners' Glory Monument, Eternal flame, Karaganda. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Karaganda?
May to June and September to October; also possible: April, July to August and November. In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54.
How do you get to Karaganda?
The nearest main airport is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), 173 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Karaganda as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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