Pshart Valley
Пшарт
A red canyon northwest of Murghab and a classic multi-day trekking route over Gumbezkul Pass.
Pshart Valley lies northwest of Murghab, where reddish-brown sandstone alternates with snow-capped peaks. A hike crosses the roughly 4,700 m Gumbezkul Pass to reach Madiyan Valley, usually taking 2–3 days, with herders' summer camps along the way. The route is unmarked and high-altitude, so you must hire a guide or arrange pack animals and camping gear through META, and acclimatize fully before setting out.
Opening hours
Summer
Nearby sights
- Madiyan Valley Hot Springs
- Bash Gumbez
- Ak-Balyk Spring
- Alichur
- Murghab Town & META Yurt Stays
- Murghab Container Bazaar
- Bulunkul & Yashilkul Lake
- Shakhty Cave Paintings