4 Days Trekking to Gidjal & Charvak

Difficulty: 
Medium
Country: 
Uzbekistan
Tour type: 
Linear (begins and ends at different points)
Tour Destinations: 
Kumbel and Chimgan Mountains (T42) (Western Tien-shan, Chatkal Ranges)


Early departure from Tashkent to the valley Aksakata the village Gidjal (L = 70 km; T = 1:00 30min).Starting point of mountain hiking. Going on the northern slopes of the ridge in the upper reaches of the river Kumbel, Badamsay (left tributary of the river Beldersay). 1st camping at the shepherds summer pasture(H=1670m).


A bit long ascent with good path on the ridge Kumbel. Traverse along the ridge to the top of Kumbel (H = 2250m) where appears nice panorama of great big Chimgan. Lunch at the shelter near hydrometstation. In the second part of day we will walk down into the valley of the river Beldersay. Here you can enjoy with unique beauty of nature. 2nd day camping on the picturesque glade near the river (H = 1700m).


With slide difficult ascent we go up to the pass UrtaKumbel (H=1830m) which is followed by slide decent to the marble river. Go to the upper river and climb to the pass Takhtajaylou (H = 2000m) Then walk down and go to the river to the slopes of Aksai array of Big Chimgan where we camp for the 3rd night (H = 1750m).


Moving along the crest of the ridge through the undulating red cliff (Kyzyljar)(H=1860m) to the Charvak reservoir. Lunch at local shepherd summer pasture. Finally we walk down to the hotel Chorvak Oromgohi (H = 950m) where we meet with our driver. Return to Tashkent (L = 95km; T = 1 hour 30 minutes).

Cost of tour

Number of travellers

2

3

4

more

Price per person, in USD.

375$

305$

290$

upon request

Price includes:

-Transport to/from the mountains (1-2-3 people – sedan; 4-6 people – van, bus  and mini bus for the rest);

-Service of English ,Russian, German and French speaking guides;

-Rent tour  facilities ( tent, sleeping bag, sleeping rug )

-Kitchen ware

-Registration

-Food ( Full board)

 

In cost not included:

- Visa support

- The insurance

- Personal mountain equipment (a backpack.....), footwear and clothes

- Alcohol beverages

- The personal first-aid set

 

Please make sure to bring along the following things:

- Good hiking or walking shoes

- Sunglasses and sun-block cream

- Comfortable clothes, gloves, hat

- Protective clothes against wind, rain and snow

- Change of clothes in case you get wet

- Walking stick (optional)

- Money and identification; personal medical kit

 

Note: In case of bad weather guides reserve the right to change the route.