Kyzylkum State Nature Reserve
The Kyzylkum reserve protects tugai woodland and sand desert in the lower Amu Darya on the southeastern edge of Khorezm. Inside are Bukhara deer, pheasant and poplar-tamarisk forest; walking is only allowed with a ranger and a permit obtained in advance. The riverbank is green in spring; summer reaches 45 degrees.
Weather
At 144 mNow: 5° · Cloudy · Wind 12 km/h
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How to get there
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By carUrgench — Hazorasp — Tuproqqal'a — reserve office; the last stretch is a dirt road. · 210,0 km · 4 h
Questions and answers
Do you need a permit?
Yes. This is a protected area: entry needs permission, or a fee at the gate. A state nature reserve — entry needs a permit obtained in advance and a ranger escort. Hunting, fires and driving inside are prohibited.
Do you need a guide?
Yes — better to go with a guide than on your own.
How do you get there?
By car: Urgench — Hazorasp — Tuproqqal'a — reserve office; the last stretch is a dirt road.
Which months are best?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov — that is when people go.
How long does it take?
One trip takes about 2 h 30 min.
Is there phone signal?
It comes and goes.
Photos
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