This trek is aimed to take you to the most spectacular spots in Western Tian Shan Mountains. With lush green mountain valleys and crystal clear rivers, the area of Beldersay is also home for summer pastures (jailoo) of ethnic Kazakhs. It is not just a simple one-day hike, but the real adventure with an overnight stay in tents, evenings around the campfire, climbing to a height of over 1,880 meters, with soaring mountain eagles. The itinerary is suitable for all participants who are in good and healthy shape.
Trip Highlights
- Stunning mountain views
- Diverse flora and fauna of Beldersay valley
- Marble mining canyon
- Good for beginner hikers
- Backpack free. Horses for carrying luggage
Itinerary
Day 1. Tashkent – Beldersay ski resort -Nurekata river
Our driver, guide and a mountain instructor will pick you up from a hotel in Tashkent. Drive to Beldersay. Ascend gradually by the path among junipers and the sunny meadow to the Urtakumbel pass (1850 m). Then a short descent and reach to the valley of Beldersay River (1700 m). Some rest and lunch.
Continue our journey with an ascent to the Chetkumbel pass of (1880 m). Descend the path along the tributary will lead us to the Valley of Nurekata River (1500 m). Set a tent for the night. A traveller can swim in the river and sit by the fire looking at the starry sky. Dinner. Overnight in a tent.
Specification of the day:
- Walking duration – 7,5 hours (including lunch time)
- Total climb during the trip – 600 m
- Total height-drop during the trip – 550 m
Day 2. Nurekata – Aksakata – Gijal – Tashkent
After breakfast continue the trip. The entire path runs down the length of Nurekata river by an unpaved road. The rivers Aksakata and Nurekata are two full-flowing rivers that originate from Chatkal ridge’s beneath and divide them into Mingdzhilki ridge.
Along the way we can see pastures of sheep, cows and horses. Then ascend to the Beshadam tract (1545 m) along a cattle track. Sheep pastures are driven here in spring, summer and autumn. Having reached the highest point of the tract, stop for a photo and a panorama view of the mountains – Chatkal ridge Surenata Maygashan and the rocky section of the canyon type. Then descend the slope of Mount Surenata – this region is famous for marble mining – over the rocky section (canyon) in the village of Gidzhal (1050 m). This is where our trip ends and we return to Tashkent. Farewell and drop off to hotel/train station/airport. End of our services.
Specification of the day:
- Walking duration – 7,5 hours (including lunch time)
- Total climb during the trip – 450 m
- Total height-drop during the trip – 400 m
Prices
532 $ for one person
329 $ per person in a group of 2
239 $ per person in a group of 3
206 $ per person in a group of 4
183 $ per person in a group of 5
155 $ per person in a group of 6
Supplements (per night)
Tent (for single occupancy) – 10 $
Sleeping bag (if needed)- 5 $
Sleeping pad (if needed) – 5 $
Tables & chairs (if required) – 7 $ per group
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 1 night accommodation in tents (twin sharing occupancy)
- Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- Throughout English-speaking guide
- Mountain trekking instructor
- Tents for sleeping (1 tent for 2 pax)
- Tent (for kitchen)
- All transfers according to the program
- Modern transport with A/C (not older than 3 years): for 1 pax: Sedan car (Chevrolet Lacetti with 4 seats); for 2-7 pax-Van (Toyota Hiace with 14 seats)
- Drover & horse (for carrying luggage)
- Gas cylinders (for cooking)
- A cook (from 4 pax in a group)
- Instructor cooks as a cook (up to 3 pax in a group)
- Dishes (table wares)
- Porter (from 6 pax in a group)
- Toilet (from 2 pax in a group)
- Tables & chairs (from 5 pax in a group)
- Registration fees (for living in tents)
- 0.5-litre mineral water per day
NOT INCLUDED
- Bank transfer charges
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Tables & chairs (up to 4 pax in a group)
- A cook (up to 4 pax in a group)
- Porters (not required if less 6 pax)
- Personal expenses
- All not mentioned in above program
