Jayron Ecocentre
Jayron is a fenced desert reserve 42 km southeast of Bukhara where goitered gazelle, kulan and Bukhara deer are bred. Entry is arranged in advance and you walk with a staff member: a one- to two-hour loop through desert grasses, a salt flat and dunes at the edge of the Kyzylkum. Early morning or late afternoon is when the animals are out.
Weather
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How to get there
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By carBukhara — the Qorovulbozor road, then the turn to the ecocentre; the last 6 km on dirt. · 42,0 km · 50 min
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Taxi (one way, per car)Taxi Bukhara — the ecocentre: 90,000–150,000 UZS per car. · 42,0 km · 55 min120 000 UZS
Questions and answers
Do you need a permit?
Yes. This is a protected area: entry needs permission, or a fee at the gate. A reserve — entry is arranged by phone in advance, only with a staff escort, and there is an entry fee.
Do you need a guide?
Yes — better to go with a guide than on your own.
How do you get there?
By car: Bukhara — the Qorovulbozor road, then the turn to the ecocentre; the last 6 km on dirt. There are 2 ways in altogether.
Which months are best?
Mar–May, Sep–Nov — that is when people go.
How long does it take?
One trip takes about 2 h 30 min.
What does it cost?
Entry (per person) — 30 000 UZS (per person), Staff escort (per group) — 100 000 UZS (per group). The prices are estimates and can differ on the day.
Photos
Photos by Wikimedia Commons contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
