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Uzbekistan Paltau valley horse riding

Uzbekistan horseback riding in Ugam-Chatkal national park Paltau valley
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HORSEBACK RIDING TO PALTAU VALLEY

Значки 1(2)   Itinerary: Tashkent – Ugam-Chatkal National Park, Paltau river – Tashkent

Region:
Ugam-Chatkal National Park, Western Tien-Shan, Uzbekistan
Tour duration: 1 day
Season: April – November
Horse riding distance: 12,8 km

Highlights: Paltau tour passes through Ugam-Chatkal National Park, which located among the mountain spurs of Western Tian-Shan. The word “Paltau” comes from the Turkic language. Originally it sounded off like Pulat Tau, which means “Iron Mountain”. Since ancient time, Paltau valley has been famous for producing ore rich in iron content. There are still some remains of smelting furnaces, dating back to the Iron Age.

There are various mountain landscapes along the route. At the beginning, the route passes through a canyon to Paltau waterfall, which cascades from the height of 25 meters. At hot summer day the splashes of the waterfall gives a welcome relief and refreshing riders. The highest mark of the route is a birch grove located in a valley between high mountains. There, under the leafy shade a national styled picnic serves for riders. During the rest after the picnic the riders can read the Red Book of flora and fauna of Chatkal Nature Reserve.

After the picnic and rest a trail passes through the upper side of the canyon. There appears a spectacular panorama of Paltau canyon, the river flowing along its bottom, as well as a mountain range between Mt.Kungyrbuka and Mt.Paltau. Next, the trail comes to a cave, which is the object for speleological researches. A beekeeper lives just in 100 meters before the cave. There is a possibility to taste the mountain honey there.

Obi-Rakhmat grotto – cave settlement of primitive people from the Paleolithic Age. On the place of excavations guide tells about the unique discoveries  of the archeological site.

Значки523(2)   Tour program:
08:00-10:00 am - transfer Tashkent - Ugam-Chatkal National Park, Chatkal river (L=100 km, H=953 m). Horse riding upstream Paltau river. Sightseeing of Paltau waterfall (h=25 m). Visiting the birch grove (1430 m). Picnic and rest in the birch grove. Visiting a cave. Visiting the grotto "Obi Rakhmat", cave settlement of primitive people from the Paleolithic Era. 18:00-20:00 pm - transfer to Tashkent. 

Значки 46(2)   Price per tourist:
Price depends from the quantity of tourists in a group and submits upon request.


Inclusions:

  • permit for horse riding to a nature conservation area of Paltau valley;
  • transfer Tashkent - Ugam-Chatkal National Park – Tashkent 4WD NIVA LADA;
  • ecological fees of Ugam Chatkal national park;
  • horses;
  • service of English speaking certified mountain guide;
  • picnic (sandwiches, vegetables, fruits, sweets, tea, water).

Useful info: 

  • At summer time it is recommended to start the program at 07:00 am;
  • April is the only season of tulips’ blooming;
  • Summer is the season of the archeological excavations in the grotto "Obi Rakhmat". 

Значки 1 (5)   Recommended outfit:
1. trekking boots;
2. trekking trousers;
3. windcheater.

Значки 45(2)   Recommended UV protection:
1. cap;
2. sun block cream;
3. sun glasses;
4. neckerchief.

Permitting requirements:
1. The itinerary passes through the nature conservation area where the special permit demands. The documents for permitting should be submitted 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 horse riding route to Paltau valley                 

Paltau Horse Riding1  

      Horse riding start & end point - 953 m
      Horse riding highest point - 1430 m
      Horse riding distance - 12,8 km 

Значки 2 (2)   Photo reports by season: 
*Here you can see the sights of the tour in different seasons.
Spring:
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Summer:
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 Autumn:
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Please check the other HORSEBACK RIDING TOURS IN UZBEKISTAN

2021 FIXED DATE GUARANTEED TOURS IN UGAM-CHATKAL NATIONAL PARK: 

Horse Riding
April Tulips Watching Hiking
Hiking

Tours to Mountain Lakes
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

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