Uzbekistan hiking to Kumbel pass & Khojikent grotto petroglyphs

Kumbel pass petroglyphs
Khojikent grotto petroglyphs

HIKING TO KUMBEL PASS & KHOJIKENT GROTTO PETROGLIPHS

Itinerary: Tashkent – Ugam-Chatcal National Park, Beldersay ski resort - Charvak lake – Tashkent
Region: Ugam-Chatkal National Park, Chatkal range, Western Tien-Shan, Uzbekistan
Tour duration: 2 days/1 night
Season: 15 May - October

Highlights: Two days tour includes a day hiking and sightseeing of the ancient rock arts,  and a day of recreation and sightseeing of the ancient rock arts in Uzbekistan mountains.

Tour program:

1 Day
09:00-10:30 – transfer Tashkent – Ugam-Chatkal National Park, Beldersay gorge (80 km);
10:30-14:00 – hiking to Kumbel pass;
14:00-15:00 – sightseeing of the petroglyphs on Kumbel pass (2399 m), picnic and rest;
15:00-18:00 – hiking through the Beldersay gorge to down chair-lift station;
18:00-18:30 – transfer to the hotel “Avenu Park”;
19:00-20:00 – dinner at the hotel’s restaurant and overnight in the lake view room. 

2 Day
09:00-10:00 – breakfast at the hotel;
10:00-12:00 – free time in the hotel;
12:00-12:40 – transfer to Khojikent;
12:40-13:00 – sightseeing of the petroglyphs in Khojikent grotto;
13:00-14:00 – lunch at the restaurant near the Charvak lake dam;
14:00-16:00 – transfer to Tashkent (100 km).

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

Inclusions:

• all transfers in accordance to the program;
• Ugam-Chatkal national park ecological fees;
• service of English speaking mountain guide;
• picnic (sandwiches, vegetables, fruits, sweets, water, tea);
• accommodation in Std Dbl Room and breakfast at the hotel “Avenue park”;
• OVViG registration.

Exclusions:

• dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.

Transfers:

• 2-3 pax – 4WD NIVA21213
• 4-12 pax – minivan SAYN YANG Istana

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

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

     Hiking start & end altitude - 1501 m
     Hiking highest altitude - 2399 m
     Hiking distance -  16,5 km

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