One-Day Excursion from Tashkent in the Chimgan Mountain Ranges

Major Adventure in the Tian Shan Mountains

In Uzbekistan, it’s nearly impossible to encounter reindeer, but we’ve pinpointed a place where you can discover them. We’ll head to a farm surrounded by mountains, not far from Tashkent, where you can pet and feed these fascinating animals, alongside ostriches and camels. Next, we’ll explore the 50,000-year-old petroglyphs of Khodjikent. To conclude this journey, you’ll get to admire the breathtaking mountain panoramas from the modern and secure cable car cabin of Chimgan.

Encounter with Noble Reindeer

On the picturesque grounds of the farm, European noble reindeer live, one of the largest species globally, weighing up to 300 kilograms! You’ll have the opportunity to enter their enclosure, get close to them, and even treat them with delicious snacks.

Ancient Petroglyphs

We’ll visit the Chinor cave in Khodjikent, where unique petroglyphs left by our ancestors are preserved on the walls and at the entrance. You’ll be able to examine and touch these signs and drawings dating back to the Neolithic and Eneolithic eras (5-3 BC), according to scientists’ estimates.

Chimgan Cable Car

This new, ultra-modern cable car is located at the foot of the Chatkal Ridge in the Tian Shan Mountains, 65 km from Tashkent. After this experience, you’ll feel a special connection with nature. Chimgan is beautiful in every season: in winter and early spring, you’ll discover an unforgettable view of snow-capped peaks, and in summer, you’ll immerse yourself in the contemplation of natural beauty and astonishing mountain landscapes.

Lunch with Panoramic View

After a day rich in adventures, we’ll stop at Bochki, a popular spot among locals, where numerous cafes with national cuisine offer stunning views of the mountains, Charvak Reservoir, and the dam. Here, you can relax and savor the favorite dishes of Tashkent residents.

Organizational Details

We’ll pick you up from a convenient location for you in the city and bring you back at the end of the trip (around 3:00 PM). A professional guide from our team will accompany you on the road, and a local staff member will welcome you at the farm. The trip takes place in the mountains, so dress according to the weather. We can also organize a tour for a larger number of participants: 4-5 people — €250 per group, 6-20 people — €50 per person.

What’s Included in the Price and What’s Not

Transfer from and to Tashkent is included. Additional entrance fees to the farm apply: $5/adult, $3/child up to 15 years old (free for children up to 5 years old); horseback riding — $2 (optional); reindeer food — $1 (optional). The Chimgan ticket is also payable: adults — $8, children up to 13 years old — $4. Lunch at Bochki costs approximately $10 per person.

Meeting Point

The excursion will start at a location convenient for you in Tashkent. The exact location will be communicated immediately after booking.