Amirsoy, Chimgan and Charvak Lake Day Trip from Tashkent
Overview
Leave Tashkent behind for a day in the Western Tien Shan on this small-group trip to the Chimgan Mountains, Charvak Lake and the Amirsoy resort area. We collect you from your hotel or apartment in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a licensed English-speaking driver-guide takes you through foothill villages to alpine viewpoints and the turquoise reservoir. It suits couples, solo travellers and families who want fresh air and mountain views, at an easy pace, with time for optional activities on site.
Highlights
- Small-group day trip from Tashkent with hotel or apartment pickup
- Mountain scenery in the Chimgan area of the Western Tien Shan
- Views of Charvak Lake and its dam from lakeside and roadside viewpoints
- Amirsoy resort area with alpine meadows and year-round activities
- Licensed English-speaking driver-guide in a new air-conditioned vehicle
- Samsa pastry with herbal tea on the way and bottled water for every guest
- Photo stops along the route, and free time for optional activities
Full Description
Chimgan Mountains, the Tashkent day trip to the Tien Shan
The Chimgan Mountains rise about ninety kilometres north-east of Tashkent and are the most popular mountain day trip from the capital. Greater Chimgan, the main peak, passes three thousand metres, and the village at its foot has pine-scented air, cafés and viewpoints that feel a world away from the city. Many travellers search for how to get to Chimgan from Tashkent; on this trip the transport is arranged for you, with pickup included.
Chimgan is known for its chairlift and for activities such as horse riding, quad biking and hiking, which are optional and paid on site. Even without them you can walk along the ridge paths, take photos and enjoy cooler air. Chimgan mountains tour groups often visit in spring for green slopes and in summer to escape the heat of the plains.
Charvak Lake and Reservoir
Charvak Lake is a large reservoir on the Chirchik river, created by a tall dam in the mountains north-east of Tashkent. Its water is a striking turquoise set against steep, dry hills, and it is one of the best places for a Charvak Lake day trip from Tashkent. We stop at viewpoints where the dam and the water can be photographed together.
Depending on the season, you can walk beside the shore or see visitors swimming and boating. Optional lakeside activities such as jet skis, speed boats and paragliding are paid separately on site, and card payment may not work there, so carry some cash. The reservoir is also a source of water and hydroelectric power for the region.
Amirsoy Mountain Resort
Amirsoy is a modern mountain resort in the Bostanlyk district, built among alpine meadows and pine slopes, and it operates in both winter and summer. People often ask whether Amirsoy is worth visiting outside the ski season; the cable car, hillside paths and views make it a pleasant stop in warm months too.
The cable car and other resort activities are optional and not included in the tour, as is the area entrance fee, so you pay for what you choose to use. Our guide can suggest how to use the free time, and there are restaurants nearby if you want lunch, which is also not included in the tour.
The drive and photo stops
The road from Tashkent passes rolling fields, small towns and roadside stalls before it climbs into the mountains by a winding serpentine road. We stop at good photo spots, and the guide, who knows the route well, points out orchards, rivers and the changing landscape.
Along the way you get local samsa with herbal tea, and bottled water is provided. The vehicle is new and air-conditioned, which makes the drive comfortable for the whole group. Plan on about eight and a half hours in total, starting at 08:00.
Itinerary
- Pickup in TashkentWe collect you from your hotel or apartment at the time confirmed after booking, around 08:00.
- Drive towards the Tien ShanScenic road through villages and fields, with a samsa and herbal tea break.
- Amirsoy areaTime for views, walks and the optional cable car or lunch, about one to two hours.
- Chimgan MountainsFree time for the chairlift, walks and photos in the alpine air.
- Charvak LakeLakeside stop to see the reservoir and dam and enjoy optional activities.
- Return to TashkentSerpentine road down and drop-off at your hotel or apartment, after roughly 8.5 hours.
What's included
- Round-trip transport with pickup from your hotel or apartment
- Licensed English-speaking driver-guide
- New air-conditioned vehicle
- 0.5 litre of bottled water per person
- Local samsa with herbal tea on the way
- Photo stops along the route
Not included
- Lunch and dinner
- Cable car
- Optional activities such as horse riding, chairlift, quad biking, jet ski, speed boat and paragliding
- Area entrance fee
- Tips
Not suitable for
- Guests with serious mobility impairments
- People who are sensitive to winding mountain roads
- Travellers who cannot cope with a full day out
Meeting point
Pickup is included from your hotel or apartment in Tashkent. We confirm the exact time after booking, usually around 08:00. Please wait in the lobby a few minutes early, as pickup can be slightly earlier or later depending on morning traffic.
Important information
- Lunch, dinner, the cable car, the area entrance fee and optional activities are not included in this option.
- Carry cash for optional activities and personal expenses, since card payment may not work at Chimgan and Charvak.
- Wear comfortable shoes and layers; mountain weather can change quickly.
- Bring sunscreen, a hat, a camera and swimwear if you plan to swim.
- Drones are not allowed in the area.
- Small-group departures may be adjusted by the guide depending on road and weather conditions.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Chimgan and Charvak day trip from Tashkent cost?
The price depends on the option and date you choose. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for adults and children when you select your date.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or apartment in Tashkent are included in the option shown on this page.
How long is the tour?
About 8.5 hours, starting at 08:00, including the drives, photo stops and free time at the mountain stops.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch and dinner are not included, but a samsa with herbal tea and bottled water are provided on the way.
What is not included in the price?
The cable car, the area entrance fee, optional activities such as horse riding, quad biking, chairlift, jet ski, speed boat and paragliding, and tips.
Is the trip suitable for children?
Yes, children can join, and the mountains and the lake suit families. Optional activities have their own rules on site.
What should I wear and bring?
Comfortable shoes, layers, sunscreen, a hat, a camera, swimwear if you like, and cash for optional activities.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Availability is shown in the booking panel. Booking a day ahead is often possible, and it helps us confirm your pickup time.
What is the best time to visit Chimgan and Charvak?
Spring and early summer for green slopes, and summer for cooler mountain air. Autumn is also popular for colours, while winter brings snow to the higher areas.
Can I choose which activities to do?
Yes. The tour covers transport, guiding and the stops; you choose which optional activities to pay for on site.