Kairakkum – Qayroqqum Reservoir and Recreation

• The Qayroqqum Reservoir is also known as the “Tajik Sea”.
• It is one of the largest artificial bodies of water in Central Asia.
• Boat trips are offered on the reservoir.

Several recreational facilities are located on the shore of the Qayroqqum Reservoir in Guliston. These include the “Qayrakum” recreation centre and a tourist base. Boat trips take place on the reservoir; the recreational facilities mentioned are located on the shore.

The Temurmalik Park of Culture and Recreation is located on the shore of the Tajik Sea. The Temurmalik Park of Culture and Recreation contains a monument to Temurmalik. More than two kilometres of roads were paved there and a car park was built to help visitors find their way around. The park also features three fountains, a waterfall and a children's pool.

The Bahoriston health resort is located on the shore of the Qayroqqum Reservoir. It offers recreational and health services to citizens of Tajikistan and foreign guests. For its treatments, the resort uses therapeutic mud from Lakes Aksikon and Saki as well as sulphide water. Bahoriston therefore differs from the parks through its health services and use of therapeutic mud and sulphide water.

A Park of Culture and Recreation commemorating the 24th anniversary of Tajikistan’s independence was opened in Qayroqqum on the shore of the Tajik Sea in 2015. The cultural sites also have different focuses: in Temurmalik Park, the monument and park facilities are the main features, while the city museum focuses on the city’s history, settlements, and enterprises, institutions and organisations. Industrial development is also documented: the Qayroqqum Carpets company began operations in 1959. Alongside the water and recreational offerings, these details give the stay an urban and historical dimension.

The Qayroqqum Reservoir can be reached from Khujand by local transport or taxi. This is relevant for travel planning if you are combining Kairakkum with a stay in Khujand or comparing different starting points. To compare additional destinations, you can also include Chkalovsk and Panjakent in your research. No distance or travel time for the route from Khujand to the reservoir is provided here.

What topics does the Guliston City Museum cover?

The city museum displays exhibits on the history of Guliston and its settlements, as well as on enterprises, institutions and organisations.

When is Guliston City Day celebrated?

Guliston City Day has been celebrated on 15 September since 2016.

When did Qayroqqum Carpets begin operating?

The Qayroqqum Carpets company began operations in 1959.

To the main travel overview: Sughd.

More places within the same destination:

Khujand, Chkalovsk, Panjakent.