Itinerary

1. Day 1: Tashkent to Chimgan – Hike to Yusufkhona Village

   • Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel in Tashkent.

   • Drive to Chimgan village (approximately 90 km, 1.5 hours).

   • Start the hike from the lower slopes of Small Chimgan Mountain.

   • Observe herds of horses and other domestic animals during the ascent.

   • Watch for bird species including vultures and mountain predators soaring above.

   • Reach higher elevation points to view the Charvak water reservoir and border mountains of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

   • Explore the forest behind Small Chimgan filled with fruit trees such as almond, yellow and black plums, and apples.

   • Stop for lunch around 1 PM.

   • Begin the descent into the forest and follow a scenic trail through open landscapes and mountain villages around Charvak Lake.

   • Reach the area called Jaupoya and continue hiking toward Yusufkhona village.

   • Pass by beautiful gardens before ending the hike near the roadside at Yusufkhona.

   • Drive to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

2. Day 2: Hike to Kyzyl-Jar Cliffs and Return to Tashkent

   • Have breakfast and transfer to the skiing resort near Chimgan tourism base.

   • Begin a 14 km hike to the dramatic Kyzyl-Jar cliffs, also known as Red Precipice.

   • Hike for approximately six hours while enjoying panoramic views from the mountain ridgeline.

   • Encounter shepherds' huts, grazing sheep, horses, and flocks of colorful birds.

   • Ascend to the highest point of the hike at approximately 1845 meters.

   • Descend gradually while hiking beside the Chimgan village and admire views of the towering Greater Chimgan at 3309 meters.

   • Stop for lunch at 1 PM.

   • Conclude the hike at Yubileyniy village in the lower Chimgan valley.

   • Return drive to Tashkent (approximately 90 km, 1.5 hours).