Paykend Ruins
Paykend is the site of an ancient trading town 60 km southwest of Bukhara in Qorako'l district. Sand-buried walls, a citadel and caravanserai foundations line the desert, with a small museum beside them. From the mound you see the surrounding desert and the dry channels of the Zarafshan delta.
Weather
At 217 mNow: 8° · Clear · Wind 13 km/h
Updated: 25 min ago · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
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How to get there
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By carBukhara — the Qorako'l road, turning off to Paykend near Qizil Ravot. · 60,0 km · 1 h 10 min
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Taxi (one way, per car)Taxi Bukhara — Paykend: 120,000–200,000 UZS per car. · 60,0 km · 1 h 15 min160 000 UZS
Questions and answers
How do you get there?
By car: Bukhara — the Qorako'l road, turning off to Paykend near Qizil Ravot. There are 2 ways in altogether.
Which months are best?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov — that is when people go.
How long does it take?
One trip takes about 1 h 40 min.
Is there phone signal?
It comes and goes.
Can you go with children?
Yes, people bring children here.
Can you drive there?
Yes, you can drive there.
Photos
Photos by Wikimedia Commons contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
