Chimgan Mountains
Chimgan tog'lari
Mountains at the western end of the Tian Shan about 85 km northeast of Tashkent, with old chairlifts, the Amirsoy ski resort, and alpine meadow hikes. Skiing in winter and cooling off in summer.
The Chimgan Mountains lie at the western end of the Chatkal Range, with the main peak, Big Chimgan, reaching 3,309 meters. It is Uzbekistan's best-known mountain resort. Around the village of Chimgan are old chairlifts left over from the Soviet period, which carry visitors up to a ridge at about 2,200 meters, Beldersay, for views over the mountains and Charvak Lake. The Amirsoy Resort, opened in 2019, has modern gondolas, ski slopes, and equipment rental. In winter it is one of Central Asia's popular ski destinations, and in summer the lifts run for sightseeing, hiking, and mountain biking. Summer visitors can also ride horses and hike across the alpine meadows. Getting there: a private car from Tashkent takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, and the trip is often combined with Charvak Reservoir as a day trip.
Note: Mountain weather changes quickly, so bring a jacket even in summer. The old chairlifts have no enclosed cabins, so anyone afraid of heights should think twice.
Opening hours
Open all day (cable car about 9:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Nearby sights
- Amirsoy Mountain Resort
- Charvak Reservoir
- New Uzbekistan Park & Independence Monument
- Shahidlar Xotirasi Memorial Complex
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Central Asian Plov Centre (Besh Qozon)
- Tashkent Television Tower
- Tashkent Museum of Railway Techniques