Waterfalling – waterfall hunting and waterfall hiking is hiking with the purpose of finding and enjoying waterfalls

Waterfall Hiking in West Tien Shan

Option 1. Driving from Tashkent through the Galvasay village to the recreation zone “Chimgan” at the foothill of the Chatkal range in the West Tien Shan (100 km, 1,5 hours, 1,300 m). Going up by a good path to the Pesochniy pass (1,832 m). Descending to the gorge of the Gulkamsay river. After rest in the birch grove go through one of the most beautiful places in the mountains of Uzbekistan – the Gulkam canyon. Canyoning. Rock chap at times converging up to 5 m having numerous small waterfalls, baths, rock gorges and with frequent wades can be walked through in 2  hours. After the rest, climb up the Kuiluksay River up to the waterfall, then go down the Gulkamsay River to the water intake near the country road.  Departure by car to Tashkent along the Charvak water reservoir. Majestic panorama of Ugam, Pskem and Koksu ranges of the West Tien Shan surrounding Charvak water reservoir opens up from the road. See the map …

Option 2. Driving from Tashkent through the Galvasay village to the recreation zone “Chimgan” at the foothill of the Chatkal range in the West Tien Shan (100 km, 1,5 hours, 1,300 m). Going up by a good path to the Pesochniy pass (1,832 m). Descending to the gorge of the Gulkamsay river. After rest in the birch grove go through one of the most beautiful places in the mountains of Uzbekistan – the Gulkam canyon. Canyoning. After rest – climb back to the Pesochniy pass (1,832 m), then ascent to the Smaller Chimgan Peak (2,100 m). Majestic panorama of Ugam, Pskem and Koksu ranges of the West Tien Shan surrounding Charvak water reservoir opens up from this peak. Descent to Chimgan. Departure by car to Tashkent along the coast of Charvak water reservoir.

Option 3. Marble river. Extreme Attention! This extreme program comes with risks. In addition, it requires good health and certain physical fitness of the participants. All participants are required to have insurance. At the discretion of the guide, any of the participants may not be allowed to the extreme part of this route. On the Marble River from Chimgan, you first need to go along the road that rises to the Melovaya pass. Then we go to the mountain complex SURPA. We turn left and go, first along the road, then along the path down. We go straight down to the river, turn left and go up the riverbed. At first the path goes gently, then the bed of the Marble River begins to climb up the outcrop of the marble layers.

There are many real marble bathtubs and jacuzzis, which look very inviting for travelers weary from the heat of the day. Along the banks of the Marble River there are many fossilized shells that have well preserved their shape. We go back along the same road, but, having reached the place of descent, which remains on the right, we go straight along the riverbed and quickly come to a place where the river breaks into gorges. Descent into the gorge from above is possible only with the use of climbing methods of belay. This is what we are going to do. Ropes will be used to continue the program. The descent to the waterfall will be carried out along them using a descender. The place is very picturesque. In the warm season, you can refresh yourself under the waterfall. The ascent is also carried out on a rope using the ascender device. Having finished the program in the gorge, you can return the same way, but the ascent to the road is quite steep. It is better to go down the bed of the Marble River to the road leading to the Beldersay resort. A car may be waiting for you there.

Price for one day of all routes hiking program

1pax – U$ 80
2pax – U$ 45
3pax – U$ 35 
4pax – U$ 30
Mountain Guide included, Mountain gear included. Local transportation isn’t included.

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