Uzbekistan hiking through Gulkam canyon

HIKING THROUGH GULKAM CANYON

Itinerary: Tashkent – Ugam-Chatcal National Park, Chimgan - Charvak – Tashkent
Region: Ugam-Chatcal National Park, Chatcal range, Western Tien-Shan, Uzbekistan
Tour duration: 1 day
Season: May - October

Highlights: A day hiking tour in the mountains of Ugam-Chatcal national park including rock climbing at the bottleneck of the canyon.  

Tour program:
09:00-11:00 – transfer Tashkent – Ugam-Chatcal National Park, Chimgan (100 km, 1575 m);
11:00-12:00 – hiking to Gulkam pass (1826 m). There is a panoramic view to Chimgansay river valley from  the top of the pass;
12:00-13:00 – hiking down through the birch grove to Gulkam river;  
13:00-14:00 - picnic at picturesque place near the Gulkam river;
14:00-15:00 – climb by rope down to the bottom of the canyon and sightseeing a 5 meters high waterfall;
15:00-17:00 – hiking downstream the Gulkam river to Charvak lake;
17:00-19:00 – transfer to Tashkent city along the beautiful Charvak lake shore.

*It is recommended to start the program at 07:00 a.m. during summer time.

Inclusions:

• transfer Tashkent - Ugam-Chatkal National Park - Tashkent;
• Ugam-Chatkal National Park's ecological fees;
• English speaking guide service;
• picnic (sandwiches, vegetables, fruits, sweets, tea, water).

Recommended outfit:
1. trekking boots;
2. trekking trousers;
3. windcheater.

Recommended UV protection:
1. cap;
2. sun block cream and sun glasses.

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Useful links:
Hiking/Trekking in Uzbekistan
Outdoor adventure in Uzbekistan