Chimgan Mountain tours will introduce you “Uzbek Switzerland”, a popular resort area 80km away from Tashkent. Beautiful nature, crystal clear mountain air, mineral springs, and herbs make this destination special. Chimgan is a wonderful place for both, relaxation and active holiday: hiking, paragliding, skiing, snowboarding, horse riding and many others.
From mid-May until mid-September, Uzbekistan’s mountains appear in front of travellers in all their splendour. Take a day trip out of the city to visit Chimgan and the Gulkam Canyon, admire the dramatic canyon scenery and enjoy a relaxing picnic near the famous waterfalls.
Gulkam Canyon
Details1 Day | mid-May to mid-September from US$ 90 per person
Tour to Bulaksu Gorge is a mountain adventure along Uzbekistan’s Bulaksu River tract. The one-day trek is a test of endurance when ascending, followed by a pleasant hike through spacious fields with impressive mountain views and a picnic in the meadows alongside cooling river waters. The final stretch of the hike involves an exciting descent down a winding riverbed path which crosses the rapids over small stones.
Khodjikent, Bulaksu
Details1 Day | mid-April to early November from US$ 90 per person
One-day Tour to Jade Lakes (Urungach)
In spring, hundreds of streams flow down from the peaks of the Tien Shan and fill mountain lakes with icy water. Choose a one-day tour to Lake Urungach to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city in the lap of nature and enjoy the beauty of emerald water, blue sky and green groves.
Lake Urungach
Details1 Day | May - mid July from US$ 280 per person
One-day Chimgan and Charvak Tour
This one-day tour finds room for the Chimgan Mountains and the landscapes of Charvak. The rich sights are complemented by lunch at a mountain restaurant under the immense plane trees.
Chimgan, Charvak
Details1 Day | Spring, summer, autumn from US$ 40 per person
Small Chimgan is one of the easier peaks to climb in the Chimgan Mountains, standing at 2,099 meters. While it still requires some effort and a few hours of ascent, the reward is a stunning panorama of the surrounding mountains in the Western Tien Shan.
Small Chimgan
Details1 Day | mid-April - mid-October from US$ 90 per person
Gulkam Canyon and Small Chimgan Mountain: Two-day Tour
A fascinating mountain tour, where you will first pass through a deep rocky canyon, and the next day you will conquer a small peak with a stunning panorama. The routes are of medium difficulty and the hikes take 3-4 hours, each.
Gulkam, Small Chimgan
Details2 Days | mid-May to mid-September from US$ 220 per person