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HIKING THROUGH GULKAM CANYON
Itinerary: Tashkent – Ugam-Chatcal National Park, Chimgan - Charvak – Tashkent
Region: Ugam-Chatcal National Park, Chatcal range, Western Tien-Shan, Uzbekistan
Tour duration: 1 day
Season: May - October
Highlights: A day hiking tour in the mountains of Ugam-Chatcal national park including rock climbing at the bottleneck of the canyon. The hiking trail starts in Chimgan ski resort and ends on Charvak lake recreation area.
Note: During the climbing down to the canyon the tourists need to change the trekking boots to the sandals to cross over a small natural bathtub with water.
Tour program:
09:00-11:00 – transfer Tashkent – Ugam-Chatcal National Park, Chimgan (100 km, 1575 m). Ascent to Gulkam pass (1826 m). There is a panoramic view to Chimgansay river valley from the top of the pass. Hiking down through the birch grove to Gulkam river. Picnic at a picturesque place near the Gulkam river. Descent to the canyon on the rope and sightseeing a 5 meters high waterfall. Hiking downstream the river Gulkam to Charvak lake.
17:00-19:00 – transfer to Tashkent city along the beautiful Charvak lake shore.
*It is recommended to start the program at 07:00 a.m. during summer time.
Price per tourist:
Price depends from the quantity of tourists in a group and submits upon request.
Inclusions:
- transfer Tashkent - Ugam-Chatkal national park - Tashkent 4WD NIVA LADA;
- ecological fees of Ugam-Chatkal national park;
- service of English speaking certified mountain guide;
- picnic (sandwiches, vegetables, fruits, sweets, tea, water).
Recommended outfit:
1. trekking boots;
2. sandals;
3. trekking trousers;
4. windcheater.
Recommended UV protection:
1. cap;
2. sun block cream;
3. sun glasses;
4. neckerchief.
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| Map of hiking route through Gulkam canyon | |
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Hiking start altitude - 1575 m
Hiking top altitude - 1826 m
Hiking end altitude - 1177 m
Hiking distance - 6 km
 Photo reports by season: *Here you can see the sights of the tour in different seasons. |
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2024 TOURS IN UGAM-CHATKAL NATIONAL PARK:
April Tulips Watching Hiking
Hiking
Tours to Mountain Lakes
Horse Riding
Trekking
Rainbow Trout Fishing
Useful links:
Hiking/Trekking in Uzbekistan
Outdoor adventure in Uzbekistan
Homestay in the Guesthouse on Charvak lake in Ugam-Chatkal national park
Hotels on Charvak lake in Ugam-Chatkal national park
Hotels of Chimgan-Beldersay-Amirsoy ski resort in Ugam-Chatkal national park