Uzbekistan hiking to Mt.Kumbel

HIKING TO Mt.KUMBEL

Itinerary: Tashkent – Ugam-Chatkal National Park, Beldersay ski resort – Tashkent
Region: Ugam-Chatkal National Park, Chatkal range, Western Tien-Shan, Uzbekistan
Tour duration: 1 day
Season: 15 May - October

Highlights:  A day tour includes a lifting on a chair-cable and light hiking to the top of the Mt. Kumbel (2000 m). From the top of Mt Kumbel you can see a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding mountain ranges.
This tour is actual in hot summer period: a short hiking route and pleasant, natural coolness on the top of the mountain, due to the high point above the sea level. At the end of the tour - swimming in the mountain lake Charvak.

Tour program:
09:00-11:00 – transfer Tashkent – Ugam-Chatkal National Park, Beldersay gorge (80 km 1500 m);
11:00-11:30 – lifting on a chair-lift to Mt.Kumbel;
11:30-12:00 - hiking to the top of Mt.Kumbel;
12:00-13:00 - sightseeing of meteorological station, picnic on the top of the mountain and rest; 
13:00-13:30 – hiking down to the top of chair-cable station;
13:30-14:00 – down to the chair-cable station and having view of  beautiful landscapes of the Beldersay gorge;
14:00-14:45 - transfer to Charvak mountain lake, Burchimullo village;
15:00-17:00 – swimming in the Charvak mountain lake;
18:00-19:30 – transfer to Tashkent along a picturesque shore of Charvak mountain lake.

*It is recommended to start the program at 07:00 am 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);

Transfers:

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

Hiking Photo Report 21 July 2018
Hiking Photo Report 25 September 2018

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