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Mt.Big Chimgan |
Tulipa tschimganica Z.Botsch |
Tulipa turkestanica |
Mt.Kumbel 2000 m |
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Tulipa kaufmanniana |
Khojikent II grotto petrogliphs |
Mt.Patandazboshi picnic |
Tulipa tschimganica Z.Botsch |
APRIL TULIPS WATCHING HIKING
Itinerary: Tashkent – Parkent district - Ugam-Chatcal National Park – Tashkent
Region: Ugam-Chatkal National Park, Western Tien-Shan, Uzbekistan
Tour duration: 3 days
Season: April
Kinds of tulips: Tulipa greigii Regel, Tulipa tschimganica Z.Botsch, Tulipa turkestanica
Highlights: The only chance to watch the mountain tulips blooming is the April month. It's a best spring time to watch and to knew more about the different kinds of the mountain tulips.
Tour program:
1 day
Sukok Botanical Station: Tulipa greigii Regel
Transfer to Tashkent region, Parkent district. Sightseeing of the Solar institute. Transfer to Sukok village. Hiking through the Botanic station. Tulips and flowers watching. Lunch in cafe on the bank of Sukoksay river. Transfer to Ugam-Chatkal national park, Charvak lake. Dinner at the hotel's restaurant terrace. Overnight in the hotel located on the shore of Charvak mountain lake.
2 day
Mt.Patandazboshi: Tulipa kaufmanniana Regel, Tulipa tschimganica Z.Botsch
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Chatkal river. Ascent to the Mt.Patandazboshi (9000m-1823m). Picnic in the fruit orchard. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight in the hotel.
3 day
Mt.Big Chimgan: Tulipa tschimganica Z.Botsch, Tulipa turkestanica
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Chimgan gorge (1550m). Hiking through Aksaisay. Tulips watching. Transfer to Beldersay ski resort. Lifting on the chair-cable lift to the peak of the Mt.Kumbel (1530m-2105m). Tulips and snow drops watching. Transfer to the dam of Charvak manmade lake. Lunch in the cafe. Sightseeing of petrogliphs in the grotto Khojikent. Transfer to Tashkent.
Inclusions:
- all transfers in accordance to the program;
- Ugam-Chatcal National Park's ecological fees;
- English speaking guide service during the hiking;
- twin share accommodation with breakfast in the hotel "Avenue Park";
- FB meal (lunch/picnic & dinner) in accordance to the program;
- sightseeing excursion in the Solar institute;
- chair-cable lift fee.
Picnic menu:
- Kazan-kabob (lamb);
- salad “spring”;
- fruits (in accordance to season);
- dry fruits;
- sweets;
- traditional Uzbek bread – “shirmoy non”;
- water, tea;
Recommended outfit:
1. trekking boots;
2. trekking trousers;
3. windcheater.
Recommended UV protection:
1. cap;
2. sun block cream and sun glasses.
Useful links:
Hiking/Trekking in Uzbekistan
Outdoor adventure in Uzbekistan
