Duration(days) 1
1-day trekking
We arrive from Tashkent to the Tian Shan mountains, the drive takes about 1 hour 30 minutes (Bostanlyk district).
The trekking part starts from the mountain village of Gidjal – altitude 1000 m. The ascent will go along a small rocky ridge of marble and granite. Passing through a small juniper forest, we follow the trail up to the summit of Kokbet (1945 m).
Elevation gain: 1045 m
Distance: 10 km
Depending on the condition and desire of the group, the climb can be continued to the summit of Maygashkan (2310 m).
Total elevation gain from the starting point: 1310 m
Total distance: 13 km
Elevation gain from Kokbet summit: 365 m
Distance: 3 km
Descent options:
From Maygashkan summit: 1310 m descent – 13 km (round trip: 26 km)
Trekking time: ~10 hours
From Kokbet summit: 945 m descent – 10 km (round trip: 20 km)
Trekking time: 6–7 hours
From the summits, there are panoramic views of the Chatkal Range, Mount Chimgan, and many other Tian Shan peaks.
Seasons & conditions:
Abundant vegetation from March to June
Hot and dry in summer
Cool in autumn
Cold in winter
The route is all-season
Transfer: Minibus