Uzbekistan’s mountains are a favorite place to adventure and relax for residents and visitors alike. The dramatic landscapes amaze anyone who has ever visited, and provide opportunities for a variety of activities.
You have plenty of choices of things to do on our Uzbekistan mountain tours. The Chimgan Mountains have a variety of hiking routes of various difficulties, as well as plenty of rock canyons, waterfalls, and broad meadows. Visit the Beldersay area, home to petroglyphs from the late Stone Age and a number of picnic spots that are popular year-round among locals and visitors. Another top sight is the Gulkam Canyon, which has three beautiful waterfalls and a variety of hiking challenges.
For those who want a rustic vacation, we can set up tent camps around a fire. For those who want a little more comfort, we can organize a stay in a local hotel. Whichever Uzbekistan mountain tour you choose, we can promise unforgettable impressions!
One-day Chimgan and Charvak Tour
This one-day tour finds room for the Chimgan Mountains and the landscapes of Charvak. The rich sights are complemented by lunch at a mountain restaurant under the immense plane trees.
Tashkent Chimgan Charvak Tashkent
Details1 Day | Private | March - November from US$ 45 per person
One-day Chimgan and Charvak Winter Tour
Spend a day in a winter wonderland in the Chimgan Mountains and above the Charvak Reservoir. Enjoy an exhilarating cable car ride up to 2,300 metres, where you'll be greeted by breathtaking views of snow-white landscapes.
Tashkent Chimgan Charvak Tashkent
Details1 Day | Private | December - February from US$ 50 per person
One-day Solar Furnace and Sukok Tour
Begin an engaging exploration of the Great Solar Oven, also known as Physics-Sun, a remarkable scientific laboratory that started its operations in 1987.
Difficulty: Gentle ★☆☆☆☆
4 km, gain +160 m / loss -160 m, 2h
Tashkent Great Solar Oven Sukok Tashkent
Details1 Day | Private | April - end of October from US$ 95 per person
One-day Hiking Tour to Obi-Rakhmat Grotto and Paltau Waterfall
This one-day hiking tour to the mountains of Uzbekistan will take you to a Neanderthal site over 50 thousand years old, as well as to the 38-meter high Paltau waterfall. The trip combines expanding your knowledge about local ancient history and experiencing the beauty of the Tien Shan mountains in Uzbekistan.
Difficulty: Moderate ★★☆☆☆
8 km, gain +320 m / loss -320 m, 4h
Tashkent Paltau Tashkent
Details1 Day | Private | Mid-May - early October from US$ 90 per person
One-day Hiking Tour to Gulkam Canyon
From mid-May until mid-September, Uzbekistan’s mountains appear in front of travellers in all their splendour. Take a day trip out of the city to visit Chimgan and the Gulkam Canyon, admire the dramatic canyon scenery and enjoy a relaxing picnic near the famous waterfalls.
Difficulty: Active ★★★☆☆
5 km, gain +250 m / loss -250 m, 3h
Tashkent Gulkam Canyon Tashkent
Details1 Day | Private | Mid-May - mid-September from US$ 90 per person
One-day Hiking Tour to Bulaksu Gorge
Hiking tour to Bulaksu Gorge is a mountain adventure along Uzbekistan’s Bulaksu River tract. The one-day trek is a test of endurance when ascending, followed by a pleasant hike through spacious fields with impressive mountain views and a picnic in the meadows alongside cooling river waters. The final stretch of the hike involves an exciting descent down a winding riverbed path which crosses the rapids over small stones.
Difficulty: Challenging ★★★★☆
6 km, gain +400 m / loss -400 m, 5h
Tashkent Khodjikent Bulaksu Tashkent
Details1 Day | Private | Mid-April - early November from US$ 90 per person
2-day Yangiabad Mountains Hiking Tour
Take a break from the bustle of the city and head to the refreshing waterfalls of the Yangiabad Mountains. On the first day, you’ll hike up into Pigeon Gorge. On the second day, you’ll walk along the Chilten River valley.
Difficulty: Challenging ★★★★☆
3+5 km, gain +450 m / loss -450 m, 2+4h
Tashkent Yangiabad tourist lodge Pigeon gorge Chilten river Tashkent
Details2 Days | Private | May – September from US$ 270 per person
One-day Hiking Tour to Small Chimgan
Small Chimgan is one of the easier peaks to climb in the Chimgan Mountains, standing at 2,099 meters. While it still requires some effort and a few hours of ascent, the reward is a stunning panorama of the surrounding mountains in the Western Tien Shan.
Difficulty: Pretty Challenging ★★★★★
6 km, gain +500 m / loss -500 m, 4h
Tashkent Small Chimgan Tashkent
Details1 Day | Private | Mid-April - mid-October from US$ 90 per person
2-day Hiking Tour to Gulkam Canyon and Small Chimgan Mountain
A fascinating mountain hiking tour, where you will first pass through a deep rocky canyon, and the next day you will conquer a small peak with a stunning panorama. The routes are of medium difficulty and the hikes take 3-4 hours, each.
Difficulty: Pretty Challenging ★★★★★
5+6 km, gain +750 m / loss -750 m, 3+4h
Tashkent Gulkam Canyon Small Chimgan Tashkent
Details2 Days | Private | Mid-May - mid-September from US$ 240 per person
