2-day Hiking Tour to Gulkam Canyon and Small Chimgan Mountain

9:00 - 11:00: Depart from Tashkent and travel through the Charvak Reservoir to Gulkam Canyon, where the active part of the tour begins. This is the meeting point of two mountain rivers, Mazarsay and Gulkamsay (1200 m). 11:00 - 15:00: Walk to Gulkam gorge and Gulkamsai tributary - Kuylusai. Here you can enjoy the magnificent views of the Gulkam gorge, their steep cliffs, as well as "baths" on the cascade of waterfalls. Along the way there will be numerous crossings across the river, where you will have to wet your feet, so it is advisable to have a change of shoes (2 km, +200 m elevation gain). After visiting the gorges, go along the tributary Kuylusai to the picturesque waterfall (400 m, +50 m elevation gain). Picnic lunch on the way. Return to the car. 15:00 - 16:00: Transfer to Pana Hotel. Check-in and enjoy free time.

9:00 - 9:30: Gather at the hotel and prepare to depart with your luggage. 9:30 - 10:00: Transfer to the base of Small Chimgan Mountain (1550 m), the starting point for the day's trek. 10:00 - 11:00: Upon arrival at the base of Small Chimgan Mountain, your guide will provide a safety briefing. After confirming you have all the necessary gear, the ascent begins. The initial part of the trek is a gentle climb through a wide meadow before the path turns left, leading into a more challenging climb through dense thickets. Though strenuous, in about 30 minutes, you'll reach Pesochny Pass (1,832 meters), the saddle connecting Small and Greater Chimgan. The path to the pass is 1.5 km with an elevation gain of 240 meters. 11:00 - 12:00: After a brief rest at the pass, you'll tackle the rocky slope of Small Chimgan. This section will require the most effort – with a distance of only 700 meters, the elevation gain is 220 meters! There is no shade from the sun, and you may feel increasingly thirsty – stay hydrated by taking small, frequent sips. Soon enough, you'll reach the ridge, and the final 800 meters to the peak at 2,099 meters will be a much easier walk. Your reward is a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. 12:00 - 13:00: Enjoy lunch at the summit and take photos with the stunning backdrop of Lake Charvak and Greater Chimgan Mountain. 13:00 - 15:00: Descend at a comfortable, steady pace to minimize the load on your knees. The trail is steep in some places, so pay close attention to every step. Using trekking poles will significantly ease the task and protect your joints. 15:00 - 17:00: Transfer back to Tashkent. End of the Gulkam Canyon and Small Chimgan hiking tour.