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Ortachekuv Rocks

Band of rock outcrops more than 10 km long on the northeastern foothills of the Nurata mountains in Forish district, near Koratosh and Nurak villages.

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About the place

Ortachekuv is a band of weathered rock outcrops on the northeastern foothills of the Nurata mountains, in Forish district of Jizzakh region. The rocks stretch for more than 10 km past the villages of Koratosh, Nurak and Ana-Muna, rising out of open steppe and low hills.

It is a place for a half-day walk among strange rock shapes, with wide views over the plain and good light in the early morning and late afternoon. The Khoja Bogbon Ota shrine is nearby. There are few services, so bring water and sun protection, and ideally go with a local driver or guesthouse host who knows the tracks.

Why go

  • Over 10 km of rock outcrops
  • Wide steppe views
  • Khoja Bogbon Ota shrine nearby

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