WESTERN TIEN-SHAN, CHATKAL RANGES
Difficulty:
Medium
Country:
Uzbekistan
Tour type:
Linear (begins and ends at different points)
Tour Destinations:
Trekking To Surenata Mountains
Early departure from Tashkent to Parkentsay valley (L=60km; T=1h. 20m) Few kilometers from Parkent city, close to Solar Institute (H=1050m) we start our trekking from the left bank of Parkentsay river toward to Surenata ridge. After 1 hour walk we reach to the starting point of the ridge, then decent to the 1 lake “cake”, pass the second lake, we reach to “Achikkul” (sore lake H=860m)where we have lunch. After rest we return to the ridge from the northern slopes. Overnight in the tent.
After breakfast we keep walking on the top of the ridge. Lunch near the shepherd’s shelter. After rest ascent to the main ridge. We keep walking on the top of the ridge. Nice panorama!!! Close to Gidjal village we put our 2st day camping.
After breakfast we keep walking on the ridge. After 2 hours we reach to panoramic peak Surenata (H=2000m). Then lunch on the top. After rest we walk down to Aksakata river (H=1150m) close to 1000 year old tree where we camp for the 3nd day.
In the morning we start our hiking to Marble line side and we cross the bridge and reach to the array of Nurekata and Aksakata rivers where we have lunch. After delicious picnic we keep walking through the valley Nurekata. Close to ChetKumbel we finish the fourth day of our trekking. Overnight in the tent.
Having had big breakfast, we move toward to ChetKumbel (H=1830m), then decent to Beldersay valley through Urta Kumbel (H=1830m) reach to the marble river. And move to the upper river and climb to the pass Takhtajaylou (H = 2000m) Then walk down and go to river Aksai, to the slope arrays of Big Chimgan where we camp for the 5th night (H = 1750m).
After breakfast we go down to the valley, past village Chimgan (H = 1500 m). We start going up in a good path toward to Gulkam Canyon through Pesochnyi (Sandy) pass (Н = 1830 m). The saddle offers a panoramic view on Chimgansai river valley, Kyzyljar (Red Precipice), ski resort and Chimgan village. Having rested on the saddle, we start a bit steep ascent to Mt. Small Chimgan (H=2096m) Peak offers 360 degree panoramic view (Charvak lake, Chimgan valley). After an hour of descent you reach to picturesque glade surrounded by birch-trees. Further downstream one can see a narrow entrance to the Gulkam Canyon – one of the most beautiful places in Western Tian-Shan. Overnight in the tent
In the morning we start our hiking by going up steady to eastern Chimgan. After 2 hours walking we reach to the green meadow where we have rest and enjoy from the majestic view of Vadaprovod waterfall. After few hours hiking we reach to Gulkamsay River and meet 10 meter waterfall in 7 metres wide. Leaving the gorge behind, proceed down Gulkamsai River along a scenic canyon, crossing the stream several times, wading through the water. On your left you will see a spring gushing from under the rock. We return to Tashkent (L=110km; T=1hr 20min) via Yangikurgan and Yusupkhona villages and Charvak lake.
Cost of tour: |
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Number of travellers |
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Price per person, in USD. |
1140 $ |
780 $ |
605 $ |
510 $ |
Price includes: |
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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 and rain and snow
- Change of clothes in case you get wet
- Walking stick (optional)
- Money and identification; personal medical kit
In cost not included:
- Visa support
- The insurance
- Personal mountain equipment (a backpack.....), footwear and clothes
- Alcohol beverages
- The personal first-aid set
Note: In case of bad weather guides reserve the right to change the route