Famous as Uzbek Switzerland, the valley on Chimgan Mountains is known as the richest ecological region in Uzbekistan. Due to its magnificent charming beauty and home of most popular ski resort in Uzbekistan, the valleys and slopes with recreation park comes under Chimgan Attractions. Located 80 kilometres from Tashkent, Chimagan valley is situated on the height of 1200-1600 metres above the sea level. On the western Tian Shan Mountain, Chimgan Mountains valley and ski resort undergoes in Chatkal range.
As one of the most famous Uzbekistan Destinations, Ugam Chatkal National Park consists of Chimgan mountains and Charvak lake. During Uzbekistan Tours, you can see mountain goats, bears, wolves, foxes, wild boars, porcupines and more than 20 species of birds.
Charvak Lake Chimgan Mountains together provide the most pleasant environment and beauty which is better for the health. As most of the people visit these areas to to enjoy and relaxation, the lake and Chimgan valley are the most favourable Tashkent Sights. With the beauty spots as Gulkam, Beldersay and others, the Shore of Charvak Lake is the best place to spend the quality time in summer vacation.
The name of the valley and mountains comes from Chim yon which means green grass and green valley and also the fragnance of flowers in pure air have the power to revitalize the stressful mind.
On Uzbekistan Tours, you have to use two modes of transportation to have a memorable experience spending the time in Chimgan Attractions. One is Tashkent Metro for Buyuk Ipak Yoli from where you can find either shared taxi or marshrutka for Chirchik or Ghazalkent. Taxi is better option than to save the time. From Chirchik, you have to take taxi for Chimgan.
For the transportation, renting a car is the best option and the price is very less as compared to other Uzbekistan Destinations near to Tashkent. However, the price depends upon the number of people you are travelling to Chimgan.
Places To Visit In The Chimgan Mountains
Beldersay : For Chimgan Mountains Hiking, skiing, and horse riding, Beldersay is the perfect place and offers the most spectacular view of Chimgan Mountains, especially from Soviet era chair lift.
Chimgan : For the healing properties of mountain air in this area, Russian doctors in late 19th centuries built the hospital in this area. After the construction of residency of Governor-General of Turkestan area, Chimgan became famous as a recreation park. Chimagans Kazakh village is known as the biggest town in the Chimgan Mountains. The scenic view of Chimgan Mountains Snow on Bolshoy Chimgan, the biggest snow capped peak, from the village is stunning while the peak offers hiking opportunities.
Charvak Lake : Famous as one of the most beautiful Chimgan Attractions, Charvak Lake is a huge artificial lake with deep blue colour pure water. The most famous place you can visit here are Charvak Hydropower Station and Charvak Oromgokhi complex. Among all types of Chimgan Mointains Weather, most of the people often visit Charvak Lake in summer seasons for swimming and fishing in the lake. The blue water of Charvak Lake, magnificent green mountains and the snow peak combining offers the most beautiful scenic view. The archaeologists have found the monuments, and numerous petroglyphs under water of this lake.
The best restaurant on a visit to Chimgan Mountains is 555 restaurant with a beautiful outdoor sitting place. You can find other restaurants such as Cinara's restaurant, Archazor restaurant and Farovon restaurant.
In case of staying for the sport activities or to explore the area, there are many resorts, hotels, cottages and restaurants with having the numerous accommodations in Chimgan.
Chimgan Apple Garden
Layner Mountain Resort Complex
Nebesa Guest House
Charvak Apartments
Le Chalet by Amirsoy
Chatcal Mountain Resorts
Krokus Park Resort in Ghazalkent
B B Lake House Hotel
The Best Time To Visit Uzbekistan for Chimgan is in winter and spring season for winter sports like skiing, toboggan, snowboarding, and free-ride. So the month from late December to April is the perfect time. But, to enjoy the Charvak Lake, hot summer and spring season are the best time to visit.
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Uzbekistan is famous for its ancient cities like Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakhrisabz, Termez, and Tashkent that are explained in many historical stories. These places have some stunning old Islamic architecture buildings that make it famous. As well, the natural beauty, mountains, and rich history of the country usually fascinate its travelers.
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The country is best to visit at any time except the summer season (July & August). During these 2 months, the country is at its highest temperature that goes up to 40-degree Celsius. However, spring and autumn are a great time to visit Uzbek i.e. from April to May and September to early November. During this period the country remains dry with a clear sky and cool temp.
The tropical climate of the country is great for malaria mosquitoes; hence once malaria was the worst health threat in Uzbekistan. To protect people from falling ill in malaria the govt. of Uzbek has taken various steps and in 2010 the country became malaria-free. Now it has won the WHO certificate as a malaria-free country. Hence, you can stay stress-free about malaria.
In July 2018, Uzbekistan started an E-visa facility and there are 76 nationalists can apply for a visa online. You can go to the official E-visa site, and apply for your e-visa by filling a form online. The total cost is 20USD. It takes 2 to 3 working days for processing your visa and then you can get a confirmation in your mail. The payment you can do only in the working hours. If you are not from a country where you can go for e-visa, then you can go with the traditional way. You can book it from the embassy.
There are 21 countries that enjoy visa free entry to Uzbekistan. Here is the cost for Uzbekistan-
Cost for 30-days single-entry or multiple-entry visa- US$60 to US$100 for most nationalities
Cost for 30-days single-entry or multiple-entry visa - $160 for US nationalities
Additional entry cost- $10Per entry