3-Day Chimgan Trekking Tour from Tashkent: Western Tien Shan

You'll reach a petroglyph site at high elevation, the highest point of the trek.

A 3-day trekking tour from Tashkent through the Western Tien Shan Mountains, starting at Melovoy Pass near Chimgan Resort and ending at Shuldak village. The trek covers 38km across three days with an English-speaking mountain guide, camping equipment, meals, porters for luggage and all permits included. Best season is April through October.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Tashkent to Beldersay valley trek

• Transfer from Tashkent to Chimgan Resort
• Start trekking from Melovoy pass to Takhta-Jaylov saddle
• Descend to Marble River and explore valley
• Ascend to Urta Kumbel pass
• Descend to Beldersay valley
• Camp in Beldersay valley

Day 2: Beldersay to Nurekata valley trek

• Ascend from Beldersay via Chetkumbel pass
• Reach Kubmel pass and visit petroglyph site
• Descend to Nurekata valley
• Camp in Nurekata valley

Day 3: Nurekata valley to Shuldak village trek

• Descend in Nurekata valley to river junction
• Continue to Shuldak village
• Meet driver and transfer to Tashkent

The experience

The trek starts with a morning transfer from Tashkent to Chimgan Resort, then begins at Melovoy Pass. Day one crosses into Beldersay valley over passes and alongside the Marble River: a short 8km to settle into the rhythm. Day two is the longest push: 15km ascending to the petroglyph site at 2,400 meters, the highest point of the three days, then descending into Nurekata valley. Day three descends another 15km to Shuldak village, where a driver meets you for the return to Tashkent.

Your mountain guide leads the group and handles cooking for smaller parties. Porters and pack animals carry all the camping gear and food, so your own bag stays under 13kg. The company provides tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, a gas stove and all meals. You trek 5 to 7 hours each day, moving through diverse terrain: mountain passes, river valleys, and the Stone Age petroglyphs that mark the high point. The route crosses Ugam Chatkal National Park, where flora and fauna shift with elevation.

The trek runs April through October. Participants need moderate fitness and good cardiovascular health. The guide reserves the right to alter the route for safety or weather. Bring trekking shoes, warm layers for spring and autumn, sunscreen, a headlamp and a backpack. Everything else travels with the animals.

What’s included

• Transport from Tashkent to Chimgan Resort and from Shuldak back to Tashkent.
• English-speaking mountain guide.
• porters and pack animals for luggage.
• camping equipment including 2-person tents, sleeping bags and mattresses.
• all meals.
• gas stove and tableware.
• bottled water.
• first aid kit.
• police registration permits for the duration of the trek.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 16 Mar 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Nuratau Travel

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and route decisions without translation. This suits trekkers who want clear communication about the terrain and the sites you pass, especially the petroglyph location and the mountain passes.

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Top questions

How many hours of trekking happen each day on this 3-day tour?

The trek averages 5 to 7 hours per day. Day one is the shortest at 4 hours over 8km; day two is the longest at 8 hours covering 15km with 680 meters of ascent to the petroglyph site; day three descends 15km in 7 hours.

What is the petroglyph site and when do you reach it?

The petroglyph site sits at 2,400 meters on day two of the trek, marking the highest point of the three days. The petroglyphs date from the Stone Age and lie along the route as you ascend toward Kubmel Pass before descending into Nurekata valley.

What camping equipment and meals are provided?

The tour includes 2-person tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, a gas stove and all tableware. All meals are provided and cooked by your guide or the company's staff. Porters and pack animals carry the equipment and food so you only carry personal gear up to 13kg.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Chimgan Resort?

No. Transport from Tashkent to Chimgan Resort on day one and from Shuldak village back to Tashkent on day three are both included in the tour price.

What language does the guide speak?

Your mountain guide speaks English and leads the entire trek, handling route decisions, safety and meal preparation.