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Things to see in Termez (Uzbekistan): 9 places and when to go
Termez is a city in Uzbekistan with around 178,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Temples (5), Nature (1). The best known are Kara Tepe, Fayaz Tepe and Sultan Saodat. The best time to come is April to May and September to October; also possible: March, June and November. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Uzbekistan · 37.2329, 67.2729
- Population
- About 178,000
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Temples (5) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Also possible
- March, June and November.
- Nearest airport
- SKD Samarkand, 276 km as the crow flies
What to see in Termez
The places in and around Termez, 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.
- Kara TepeBuddhist archeological site9.5 km
- Fayaz TepeArchaeological site9.6 km
- Sultan SaodatHistory · Temples4.7 km
- Kampir TepeArchaeological site in Uzbekistan29 km
- Aral-PaygambarIsland on the Amu Darya14 km
- ZartepaArchaeological site in Uzbekistan22 km
- Al-Hakim al-TirmidhiIslamic studies scholar8.3 km
- Kokildor KhanakaTemples3.8 km
- Termez Archaeological MuseumMuseum1.5 km
When to go to Termez
The best time to visit Termez is April to May and September to October; also possible: March, June 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 not9:42
- FebBetter not10:37
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:00
- JunPossible14:33
- JulBetter not14:19
- AugBetter not13:26
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:58
- DecBetter not9:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. In April, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to Uzbekistan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Termez
The nearest main airport is Samarkand International Airport (SKD, Samarkand), 276 km as the crow flies. How to get around Uzbekistan (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
- Samarkand19 places273 km
- Navoiy6 places361 km
- Bukhara27 places376 km
- Tashkent75 places486 km
- Khiva7 places754 km
- Nukus10 places876 km
And all of Uzbekistan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Termez?
The best known: Kara Tepe, Fayaz Tepe, Sultan Saodat, Kampir Tepe, Aral-Paygambar. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Termez?
April to May and September to October; also possible: March, June and November. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27.
How do you get to Termez?
The nearest main airport is Samarkand International Airport (SKD), 276 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Termez as the destination and these 9 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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