Itinerary Summary Day 1: Ride from Kumushkhan village to Lake Achikkul and the Surenata slopes, descending into the Aksakata valley for riverside camping. Day 2: Traverse the ancient Marble Line, ascending the scenic peaks of Kokbet (1,800m) and Maygashkan (2,350m) before camping at a remote hydrometstation. Day 3: Descend into the Beldersay valley, cross the Urta Kumbel (1,830m) and Takhtajaylou (2,000m) passes, and camp at the base of Greater Chimgan near the Aksai waterfalls. Day 4: Ride along the Kyzyl-Jar (Red Cliffs) ridge, visit a traditional nomadic shepherd shelter to taste koumys, and descend to Charvak Lake for the return to Tashkent.
Overview
This expedition offers an immersive dive into the rugged beauty of Uzbekistan’s mountain wilderness. Traveling by horseback allows for deeper access into the Tien-Shan than standard hiking, covering vast distances across alpine meadows, ancient sea-bed marble formations, and high ridges.
The route is a perfect blend of natural grandeur—with panoramic views of 3,000m+ peaks—and living culture, as you spend time with local herdsmen in their summer pastures (jailoos). It is an adventurous trek that transitions from the dry, red-earth foothills to the lush, waterfall-filled canyons of the Chimgan massif, culminating in a spectacular descent toward the turquoise waters of Charvak.
Key Details:
Max Altitude: 2,350 m (Maygashkan)
Accommodation: Wild camping (tents)
Difficulty: Medium (requires physical stamina for long hours in the saddle)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Departure from Tashkent to Kumushkan
Tashkent → Aksakata valley1 Day. Early departure from Tashkent to the valley Kumushkhan village Kyrgiz (L =75km; T = 1:00 30min). Starting point of mountain horse riding. We go up through the hills toward to western Surenata where you can enjoy from panoramic view of Kumushkhan and Sukok valleys. Then we reach to the lake called “Achikkul” where we have lunch. After rest we continue our tour by going up to Surenata (=1450m). Then we go down to the Aksakata valley where we camp for the 1st night.
Meals: B/L/D
Stay: Camping
Distance: 70.00 km
Travel: 4.00
Altitude: 1000m
2
Kumbel ridge horse riding
Aksakata valley → Hydrometstation3
Beldersay and waterfalls
Beldersay → Aksai array4
Riding to Kyzyl-Jar talus
Aksay Array → TashkentIncluded
- Guide service
- Transportation
- B/L/D
- Rent tour facilities
- Kitchen ware
- Horse renting
- Registration
- Service of staff (porter, cook, horseman)
Not Included
- Visa support
- The insurance
- Personal mountain equipment
- Alcohol beverages
- First aid kit
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