Hojagarawul Sanctuary Explained

Hojagarawul Sanctuary
Location:Lebap Province, Turkmenistan
Area:6,011 ha
Established:1999

Hojagarawul Sanctuary is a sanctuary (zakaznik) of Turkmenistan and a part of Köýtendag Nature Reserve.[1]

Sites

Karlyuk Cave

An underground network of ~50 km. of caves, it contains numerous subterranean lakes home to the endemic Starostin's loach.

Kainar Baba

One of the few hot sulfide springs in Turkmenistan, this is a popular bathing spot.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Brummell, Paul. Turkmenistan. Bradt Travel Guides. 2005. 978-1-84162-144-9. 198–199. en. Paul Brummell.