Place to visit
State wildlife sanctuary "Kara-Kir", Uzbekistan: what it is and when to go
State wildlife sanctuary "Kara-Kir" is a protected area ("Qoraqir" Davlat Ornitologik Buyurtma Qo'riqxonasi) 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 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Uzbekistan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- "Qoraqir" Davlat Ornitologik Buyurtma Qo'riqxonasi
- Where
- Uzbekistan
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- BHK Bukhara, 123 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 40.43188, 63.31964
What it is and where
State wildlife sanctuary "Kara-Kir" is a protected area ("Qoraqir" Davlat Ornitologik Buyurtma Qo'riqxonasi) in Uzbekistan. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Uzbekistan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 40.43188, 63.31964; the nearest main airport is Bukhara International Airport (BHK, Bukhara), 123 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 State wildlife sanctuary "Kara-Kir" is April to May and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:25
- FebBetter not10:27
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunPossible14:52
- JulBetter not14:37
- AugBetter not13:36
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:42
- DecBetter not9:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. 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: State wildlife sanctuary "Kara-Kir" 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
- VarakhshaArchaeological site in Uzbekistan90 km
- Amyderýa Nature ReserveProtected area91 km
- VardanziAncient city near Bukhara99 km
- Kyzylkum State Nature ReserveProtected area104 km
- Mahmud TarabiBukharian rebel leader108 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Uzbekistan guide.
More in Uzbekistan: Nature
- Khazret Sultan: mountain on the Uzbek-Tajik border
- Tashkent Tower: structure in Uzbekistan
- Afrasiyab: archaeological site in Uzbekistan
- Ayribobo: highest mountain of Turkmenistan
- Zaamin National Park: zaamin National park in Uzbekistan
- Gaplaňgyr Nature Reserve: national park in Turkmenistan
Every Uzbekistan place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is State wildlife sanctuary "Kara-Kir"?
It is a protected area ("Qoraqir" Davlat Ornitologik Buyurtma Qo'riqxonasi in the local language) in Uzbekistan. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Uzbekistan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit State wildlife sanctuary "Kara-Kir"?
April to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08.
How do you get to State wildlife sanctuary "Kara-Kir"?
The nearest main airport is Bukhara International Airport (BHK), 123 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 Varakhsha, Amyderýa Nature Reserve, Vardanzi. The rest is in the Uzbekistan guide.
Keep reading
- Nature77 places for nature in Uzbekistan, from Khazret Sultan to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May and September to October. Each with its own season by alti
- UzbekistanBefore travelling to Uzbekistan: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed: Spanish citizens and most Europeans enter visa-free for 30 days.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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