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TREKKING TO MOUNTAIN LAKE KICHKINAKUL
Itinerary: Tashkent - Ugam-Chatkal national park - Tashkent
Region: Ugam-Chatkal national park, Western Tien-Shan, Uzbekistan
Tour duration: 5 days/4 hights
Season: May-October
Trekking distance: 54 km
Highlights: Trekking in Ugam-Chatkal national park to a mountain lake located in upper reaches of Koksu river. May-June is the best season for sightseeing of the lake, because of the high level of water there. There are a lot of gorgeous natural sceneries along the river. In one place the river flowing through just a 3 meters wide split rock. The name of this place "Jump of snow leopard". The water in the river consists from the spring waters and absolutely pure. Travelling along the river you can see the mountain goats IBEX, badgers, eagles, vultures, peregrine falcons and other animals and birds.
Tour program:
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Day 1 Transfer from Tashkent to the mountain settlement Yakkatut (2 hrs, 100 km). Trekking upstream Koksu river. Camp #1 on the bank of the river at the mouth of Zambotsay at the altitude 1166 m. Dinner near a fire place. Trekking distance - 14 km |
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Day 2 Continue of trekking through Koksu gorge. Wild nature, steep rocks. The depth of the gorge-canyon is more then 1.5 km. Camp #2 at the natural boundary Ayrik on the altitude 1390 m. Trekking distance - 10 km |
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Day 3 Day of rest. Trekking through the gorge of Ayrik river to Kichkinakul lake. Sightseeing of the fossils of sea animals and plants on the fragments of the rocks. Beautiful sight of Piyezak river. Swimming in the lake. Trekking distance - 8 km Altitude of the lake - 1690 m |
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Day 4 Trekking to Koksu river's narrowing place between the rocks which is named "Jump of snow leopard". Camp #3 on the bank of the river in the shady grove, near the stream at the altitude 1390 m. Trekking distance - 8 km |
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Day 5 Trekking to Charvak lake. The end of the route at the settlement Yakkatut. Transfer to Tashkent. Trekking distance - 17 km |
Price per tourist:Price depends from the quantity of tourists in a group.
| GROUP pax | PRICE US$ |
Inclusions:
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| 6 | 450 | |
| 5 | 475 | |
| 4 | 500 | |
| 3 | 550 | |
| 2 | 650 |
Recommended outfit:
1. trekking boots;
2. trekking trousers;
3. windcheater;
4. thermo-underwear (spring/autumn season);
5. slippers;
6. headlamp;
7. personal first aid-kit;
8. toilet set.
Recommended UV protection:
1. cap;
2. sun block cream;
3. sun glasses;
4. neckerchief.
Weight restrictions:
*The weight carried in horses' bags are critical, therefore the trekkers have to keep the weight of personal clothing and other stuff to a maximum of 10 kg or lighter.
Permitting requirements:
1. The itinerary passes through the nature conservation area where the special permit demands. The documents for permitting should be submitted minimum in 15 days before the tour.
2. Copies of the following documents are required for permitting:
- scanned copy of passport;
- scanned copy of entry visa.
Map of trekking route to lake Kichkinakul
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Trekking start altitude - 1004 m
Trekking highest altitude - 1690 m
Trekking end altitude - 1004 m
Total trekking distance - 54 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:
Trekking
Hiking
Tours to Mountain Lakes
Horse Riding
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 ski resort in Ugam-Chatkal national park