Since trekking is the best way to get to know the country, it is becoming more and more popular every year. More and more people go to the mountains to enjoy the effective nature, take a break from the bustle of the city and find peace of mind.
Trekking in Uzbekistan, as in other countries, is actively gaining momentum and attracts tourists from different countries. With a large selection of routes, it offers a variety of trekking trails, depending on the age and level of the traveler.
Let’s look at the most popular trekking destinations:
Chimgan Mountains are located 80 km from the city of Tashkent in the Ugam-Chatkal National Park. The highest point of the mountain range is Big Chimgan (3309 m).
On the slopes of the Big Chimgan, such rivers as Chimgansay and Beldersay originate, and at the foot is the famous Unikkibulok gorge.
Thanks to the picturesque valleys, snowy peaks, mysterious caves and juniper forests, the Chimgan Mountains are one of the most favorite places for locals and tourists.
Gulkam Gorge is known for its narrow stone corridors, waterfalls and raging streams. Thanks to giant rocks, spectacular boulders and narrow passages, the Gulkam Gorge is in great demand among fans of extreme sports.
The path to the Gulkam gorges lies through the Pesochniy Pass (1870 m) and takes about 1-2 hours, then, to the gorges themselves, you need to walk about 3 km along the road strewn with small stones. Due to the narrow walls, which in some places narrow to only 5 meters, the hike is quite extreme, so we recommend getting a rope belay in advance and hiring an experienced guide. In general, the hike takes about 5-7 hours.
Zaamin National Park created in 1976 to preserve unique juniper forests. The national park is located on the territory of the Jizzakh region, at an altitude of 1200-4025 m and covers an area of 25 hectares.
Thanks to the mountainous landscape and healing air, Zaamin is considered one of the best places for recreation, as well as for the treatment of diseases of the nervous system and respiratory organs. Not far from the park is the Zaamin sanatorium, as well as many guest houses that offer their services all year round.
The park itself is famous for its unique flora and fauna. Various plants grow here on the territory of the national park, of which more than 500 are medicinal herbs. As for the flora, wolves, wild boars, hares live here, and in the highlands you can meet such animals as the Turkestan lynx and the Tien Shan brown bear, listed in the Red Book.
