Charvak Reservoir
Chorvoq suv ombori
A turquoise artificial lake at the foot of the Tian Shan about 80 km northeast of Tashkent, with lakeside roads, summer swimming, and water sports. It is a summer escape for city residents.
Charvak Reservoir was formed in 1970 when a dam was built across the Chirchik River. It covers about 40 square kilometers, is ringed by the western ranges of the Tian Shan, and its water is a striking turquoise. In summer, Tashkent residents come to swim, go boating, ride jet skis, and try banana boats. The Pyramids Resort, many guesthouses, and lakeside restaurants fill up quickly in peak season, and grilled fish is the signature dish. The ring road along the north shore has several viewpoints for looking out over the lake and the distant snowy peaks, and the area near the dam is a popular photo spot. Getting there: a private car or Yandex taxi from Tashkent takes about 1.5 to 2 hours one way. A full-day charter costs about 400,000 to 600,000 som. Tour agencies usually combine Charvak with the nearby Chimgan Mountains on a single day trip.
Note: Summer weekends are very crowded on the roads and at the lake, so go on a weekday if you can. The water stays cold until July. The reservoir is in a border-sensitive area, and drones are prohibited.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Chimgan Mountains
- Amirsoy Mountain Resort
- New Uzbekistan Park & Independence Monument
- Shahidlar Xotirasi Memorial Complex
- Central Asian Plov Centre (Besh Qozon)
- Tashkent Television Tower
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Minor Mosque