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Tien-Shan brown bear's feet print |
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TREKKING UPSTREAM KOK-SU RIVER TO A MOUNTAIN LAKE KICHKINAKUL
Itinerary: Tashkent - Ugam - Chatkal National Park: Yakkatut village - Koksu river - natural boundary Ayrik - Yakkatut village - 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 inside Ugam-Chatkal national park upstream Koksu river to a mountain lake. The wildness of the gorge, rocks steeply breaking from 1.5 km altitude to the bottom of a grandiose canyon cause undisguised admiration. Beautyfull mountain ridges with all the year round snow-covered peaks, high-mountainous lakes, mountain rivers and springs with pure water, shady groves and various kinds of trees and flowers.
Tour program:
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Day 1 Transfer from Tashkent to the mountain settlement Yakkatut (2 hrs, 100 km). Trekking upstream the Koksu river. Camp #1 on the bank of the river at the mouth of Zambotsay river 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 walls. The depth of the gorge-canyon is more then 1.5 km. Entrance to the natural boundary Ayrik. Camp #2 at the altitude 1390 m. Trekking distance - 10 km |
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Day 3 Day of rest. Excursion through the gorge of Ayrik river to Kichkinakul lake. Observing the fossils of sea animals and plants on the fragments of the rocks. Beautiful sight of Piyezak river. 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 "The jump of a 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 and submits upon request.
Inclusions:
- transfer Tashkent - Yakkatut village - Tashkent 4WD NIVA LADA;
- ecological fees of Ugam-Chatkal national park;
- camping outfit (tents, sleeping bags and insulated mats, first aid kit, etc);
- FB meal: breakfasts, lunch-boxes and dinners (vegetarian and vegan meal is available upon request in advance);
- rent of horses for carrying of camping outfit and meal;
- service of English speaking certified mountain guide;
- service of cook and drover;
- registration and touristic tax.
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.
| 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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2025 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
