Place to visit
Gaplaňgyr Nature Reserve, Uzbekistan: what it is and when to go
Gaplaňgyr Nature Reserve is a national park in Turkmenistan (Gaplaňgyr goraghanasy) in Uzbekistan. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Uzbekistan on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- National park in Turkmenistan · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Gaplaňgyr goraghanasy
- Where
- Uzbekistan
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- UGC Urgench, 285 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 41.41847, 57.23567
What it is and where
Gaplaňgyr Nature Reserve is a national park in Turkmenistan (Gaplaňgyr goraghanasy) in Uzbekistan. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Uzbekistan on this site.
Its coordinates are 41.41847, 57.23567; the nearest main airport is Urgench International Airport (UGC, Urgench), 285 km as the crow flies. How to get around Uzbekistan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Uzbekistan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gaplaňgyr Nature Reserve is April to May and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:19
- FebBetter not10:24
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:20
- JunPossible14:59
- JulBetter not14:43
- AugBetter not13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:37
- DecBetter not9:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to May and September to October | March, June and November |
| Wildlife | April to May and September to October | March, June and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Gaplaňgyr Nature Reserve has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Uzbekistan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Uzbekistan
To enter Uzbekistan there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with three months' validity, and care with the region's borders”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Uzbekistan checklist. Currency: Uzbek som (UZS); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 102 police · 103 ambulance · 101 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- South Ustyurt National Nature ParkNational park61 km
- DevkesenArchaeological site in Turkmenistan137 km
- MizdahkanArcheological complex in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan209 km
- Xalifa ErejepArchaeological site209 km
- Museum 90Museum213 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Uzbekistan guide.
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- Tashkent Tower: structure in Uzbekistan
- Afrasiyab: archaeological site in Uzbekistan
- Ayribobo: highest mountain of Turkmenistan
- Zaamin National Park: zaamin National park in Uzbekistan
- Sayram-Ugam National Park: national park in Kazakhstan
Every Uzbekistan place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gaplaňgyr Nature Reserve?
It is a national park in Turkmenistan (Gaplaňgyr goraghanasy in the local language) in Uzbekistan. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Uzbekistan on this site.
When is the best time to visit Gaplaňgyr Nature Reserve?
April to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01.
How do you get to Gaplaňgyr Nature Reserve?
The nearest main airport is Urgench International Airport (UGC), 285 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Uzbekistan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Uzbekistan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have South Ustyurt National Nature Park, Devkesen, Mizdahkan. The rest is in the Uzbekistan guide.
Keep reading
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