Private Tour
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72 hours
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Explore scenic Western Tien Shan Mountains with this 3 days trekking tour that start from Tashkent. The first day of our the trekking starts from Melovoy pass near Chimgan Resort and crossing in total 38km distance (5-7 hours trekking per day) in three days you complete the trek near the village of Shuldak to the northeast of Gazalkent. The costs of the tour include transport, English speaking mountain guide, porters, meals, camping equipment, permits and etc. The trekking tour is suitable for all participants who are in good and healthy shape.
Best time of the year: April-October
Trip Highlights
• Stunning mountain views
• Diverse flora and fauna of Ugam Chatkal National Park
• Petroglyphs from Stone Age period
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Your mountain guide is a leader of a group and a representative of our company on the program. Therefore the guide reserves the right to change the route of the trekking in the program due to known safety issues and bad weather conditions. It is the responsibility of the guide to act as a cook for the groups smaller than 5 people.
Recommended personal equipment/belongings
All the food, kitchen and camping equipment provided by our company will be transported by animals. The maximum allowed luggage weight is 13kg per person. We advise the participants to have below equipment and wear for the program:
Backpack
Trekking shoes
Warm clothing (for spring and autumn season)
Head-dress (cap, panama cap etc.)
Sunglasses
Sunblock crème
Flashlight
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Transport: Tashknet-Chimgan, Shuldak-Tashknet
Bottled water
Horses/donkeys with handlers for luggage transportation
Camping equipment (2 person tents, sleeping bags and mattresses)
English speaking mountain guide
Police registration for the duration of trekking
First Aid Kit
Gas stove, gas and tableware
Items of personal nature
Tips
Camping
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
At 9:00 transfer by car from Tashkent to Chimgan Resort (98km / 1,5 - 2 hours hours). Start trekking from Melovoy (1796m) pass up to Takhta-Jaylov saddle (2000m). From the saddle descend to Marble River. After an excursion through the valley of Marble River, continue heading up towards Urta Kumbel pass (1850). Descend from Urta Kumbel to Beldersay valley. Camping in Beldersay valley. Trekking distance: 8km, 4 hours, ascent 204m, descent 280m
Camping
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Start ascending from Beldersay valley via Chetkumbel pass (1800m) towards Kubmel pass (2550). On the way see the petroglyph site at 2400m height above sea level (highest point in three days trekking). From petroglyph site descend towards southwest to Nurekata valley and reach the camping area (1400m). Camping in Nurekata valley. Trekking distance: 15km, 8 hours, ascent 680m, descent 1000m
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Continue descending in Nurekata valley until reaching the junction of Nurekata and Aksakata rivers. From the junction continue towards the village of Shuldak (1050m). Meet by our driver in Shuldak and be transferred to Tashkent (84km/1,5 -2 hours). Trekking distance: 15km, 7 hours, ascent 300, descent 400m
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
catrionabikes,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The two of us joined 5 others, our guide Sherali, and 2 donkey handlers for a magical three days. The pick up and drop off was well coordinated, and the arrangements and communications for the entire three days was flawless. The food was plentiful, varied, and delicious. Adequate water was provided. I wished I had brought my own camp pillow and pad - the provided pads were pretty poor. Sleeping bags were OK, probably not worth bringing your own. The route was interesting with many stunning views. Most of the path was easy to moderate with a couple of brief, steeper challenging sections. The area is experiencing climate disaster influenced lack of rain; some of the dirt road section was annoyingly dusty due to this. Poles were nice for maybe 50% of the trek. This was my first hiking experience with pack animals - I am likely spoiled for future backpacking trips, LOL. Sherali was responsive to the pace of the group - apparently we were a fast group, but he is clearly skilled at assessing abilities and comfort level and making adjustments to timeframe and route. We added the section to the petroglyphs, and it was a perfectly long day :) Fall colors were lovely, and we were lucky to share in a walnut harvest along the way. We also enjoyed a full day, private tour of Tashkent that Nuratau arranged for us. Our guide, Dilmurad, has a super broad and deep knowledge of Uzbek history and of Tashkent's sights and timeline. We had interesting conversations about Islam and Uzbek culture. We wanted to get a grounding in Tashkent at the start of our three week stay in Uzbekistan and this tour was perfect. Pacing was good, the variety of places visited was just right, and Dilmurad's warm and responsive commentary kept us engaged and interested all day.
Sarah P,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
We enjoyed our 3 days hike, beautiful picturesque scenery. We are used to hike in the forests in England, this was our first time in the mountains and it was challenging at times. Although it's supposed to be lower temperature than Tashkent, it was still very hot for us in August with the sun beating on us the whole time. Thankfully we always walked by a stream, so we were able to cool down with that. We had a good time with our guide and his brother. Lovely people, lovely conversations and lovely food throughout and plentiful. We had 2 donkeys carrying stuff, and they were fast ahead knowing the path. On the last day we had a choice to do the tough 5 hrs hike on the high mountain (which was consisting of 2-3 hrs high climbing and 2 hrs on a steep descent, all of that under no trees, no stream nearby and under the scorching hot sun the whole time) or the shorter cut, we choose the shorter cut and thank God we did coz after that I was dead! You still hike up a couple of steep bits, but be prepared for the descent, at the end your knees will hurt! Would definitely recommend for future hikers to bring stuff to do for your downtime as there's plenty. We had hours with nothing to do so perhaps bring a book, cards or some kind of entertainment. 3 days was more than enough for us, i think anything more it would have been too much. Netherveless we had a lovely experience!
149tarekn,
Jun 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
All the crew are very hospitable at all time day and night. The mountain guide is well versed into the terrain there with deep knowledge of the history of the place. As June is a hot month there, perhaps adding a number of chase longue around the pool is not a bad idea.

743victoriaw,
Jun 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful time on the Chimgan trek in May, despite bad rain. Our guide, Sardor, was great: when he saw that it was going to rain, he planned an alternate route and made sure that we kept safe and (relatively) dry. The route is beautiful and makes a nice break from the cities, and Nuratau Travel was utterly professional from start to finish. Highly recommended.
mpdnutp,
Sep 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
We have just returned from this three day trek and highly recommend it. On the first day we walked along the peaceful Nurekata valley from Shuldak. On the second, we walked up to an unforgettable spot (8,500 feet in altitude) to the ancient petroglyphs on a secondary peak below the towering Greater Chimyon above. On the third, we returned through the trees to the ski resort to return to Tashkent. The trek took us through an interesting variety of scenery. The two nights camping in beautiful riverside spots with a campfire were memorable too (but bring warm clothes as the temperature drops!) Alibek was an excellent guide and Tulkun an excellent cook. Well worth booking this trip!




876fabricek,
Jul 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent trek with an exceptional guide. 6 days of trekking, in a beautiful country and region. Thank you Sherali








txema2001,
Jul 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
The trecking was well prepared and guided, with the main challenge the heat, the guide and companions provided all the essentials, with excellent food, time for resting and flexible to accomodate the level of travellers. Friendly and very experienced guide. It was a discovery of the Tian Shan range. A pleasure to discover Uzbekistan.

Katarzyna P,
May 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
12 days of trip with the agency support with transport, guiding, accommodation booking. Very efficient and smooth contact prior to the trip. All specific expectations, unobvious visits, not ordinary requests were taken care of. Great guides - advantage for those who wants to know more about contemporary Uzbeks live - not only history. Fluent in English, proactive, supportive people. Highly recommended.








Faleh M,
Oct 12, 2019
- Review from Viator
So nice and challenge tour. The Donkey boy and the guide was very nice and helpful. we enjoyed it a lot.
BillComer,
Sep 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
I loved our 3 days trekking with the guide Sher. Great views, stars at night, and so much peace and quiet. Great camp food as well. But boy was it hot (I am English). Totally reccomend. Pick up from our hotel all good. Very well organised. Perfect.
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