How far are the Chimgan Mountains from Tashkent?

The Chimgan Mountains are approximately 80 km northeast of Tashkent, about 1.5 hours by car. Charvak Reservoir is passed en route, making it a natural first stop.

What is there to do at Chimgan in summer?

In summer, Chimgan offers hiking trails through alpine meadows, swimming on Charvak Lake, horse riding, and cable car rides toward Katta Chimgan peak (3,309 m).

Is Chimgan worth visiting in winter?

Yes - Chimgan is home to the Amirsoy ski resort, Uzbekistan’s most modern mountain facility with a 3.5 km gondola and groomed pistes. Ski season: December to March.

How much does the Chimgan day trip cost?

From $45 per person (group of 4+) to $100 for a solo traveller. Price includes private transport and an English-speaking guide.

How far are the Chimgan Mountains from Tashkent?

The Chimgan Mountains are approximately 80 km northeast of Tashkent, about 1.5 hours by car. Charvak Reservoir is passed en route, making it a natural first stop.

What is there to do at Chimgan in summer?

In summer, Chimgan offers hiking trails through alpine meadows, swimming on Charvak Lake, horse riding, and cable car rides toward Katta Chimgan peak (3,309 m).

Is Chimgan worth visiting in winter?

Yes - Chimgan is home to the Amirsoy ski resort, Uzbekistan’s most modern mountain facility with a 3.5 km gondola and groomed pistes. Ski season: December to March.

How much does the Chimgan day trip cost?

From $45 per person (group of 4+) to $100 for a solo traveller. Price includes private transport and an English-speaking guide.

Chimgan Mountains & Charvak Lake Day Trip from Tashkent

Tashkent's Best Day Trip: Chimgan Mountains & Charvak Reservoir

Just 80 km northeast of Tashkent, the Chimgan Mountains rise sharply from the Bostanlyk valley into the Tian Shan foothills — a dramatic landscape of glacier-fed rivers, alpine meadows, and rocky peaks reaching 3,309 m at Katta Chimgan. En route, the turquoise waters of Charvak Reservoir stretch across a valley ringed by wooded ridges, creating one of the most scenic drives in Uzbekistan.

This day trip combines both highlights. In summer, stop at Charvak Lake for photos and a walk, then drive up to Chimgan village for mountain hiking, a cable car ride, and lunch with panoramic views. In winter, the focus shifts to the Amirsoy ski resort — a modern mountain complex with a 3.5 km gondola and groomed pistes opened in 2019, the best skiing in Central Asia.

Jahongir Travel provides private transport from your Tashkent hotel, a certified English-speaking guide, and flexible timing to suit your group. No shared buses, no set schedules.

ROUTE

Tashkent → Charvak Reservoir → Chimgan Mountains → Tashkent

DEPARTURE

08:30 from your Tashkent hotel

DURATION

Full day — approx. 10–11 hours (return by 6–7 PM)

INCLUDED

Private air-conditioned vehicle Tashkent ↔ Chimgan

Certified English-speaking guide

Hotel pickup & drop-off in Tashkent

Bottled water

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch (local restaurant, approx. $8–15/person)

Cable car / gondola tickets (approx. $5–15)

Ski equipment rental (winter only)

Guide gratuity

PRICES PER PERSON

Group size	Price per person
1 person	$100
2 persons	$60
3 persons	$50
4+ persons	$45

BEST SEASON

June–September (hiking); December–March (skiing). Open year-round.

Summer vs Winter: What to Expect

Summer (May–October): Green valley, wildflowers in June, Charvak Lake warm enough to swim (July–August). Hiking trails to mountain viewpoints, horse riding available, cable car and Amirsoy gondola both operating.

Winter (December–March): Amirsoy resort is open with gondola, T-bar lifts, and groomed runs from beginner to advanced. Snow-covered valley scenery is spectacular. Bring warm, waterproof clothing.

08:30 AM

Tashkent Hotel — Departure

Your guide and driver collect you from your hotel. The drive northeast takes 1.5 hours along the Chirchiq River valley, with gradual mountain scenery unfolding as you leave the city behind.

10:00 AM

Charvak Reservoir

Arrive at Charvak, a large turquoise reservoir set against dry rocky ridges. Stop for photos, a short walk along the shore, or — in summer — a swim. The dam (1970) is one of the tallest rockfill dams in the world. Local tea houses serve fresh non bread and green tea.

11:00 AM

Chimgan Village & Mountains

Drive the final 15 km up to Chimgan village (1,550 m). In summer: hike to a panoramic viewpoint, take the cable car, or arrange horse riding (locally, approx. $10–20). In winter: head to Amirsoy resort base station for skiing or snowboarding on groomed runs with a modern gondola.

01:00 PM

Lunch in the Mountains

Lunch at a local mountain restaurant with views of the valley. Typical menu: shashlik, lagman, non bread, kompot. Approximately $8–15 per person, paid directly.

02:30 PM

Free Time — Explore at Your Pace

More hiking, horse riding, or relaxing in the alpine scenery. The guide can suggest trails in Ugam-Chatkal National Park suitable for your fitness level.

04:30 PM

Return to Tashkent

Begin the drive back, arriving at your hotel by approximately 6:00–7:00 PM. Beautiful late-afternoon light on the mountains and lake on the return journey.