Paltau Gorge, Tian Shan Mountains
Price: From $85 per person + 20,000 UZS eco fee
Duration — (days): 1 day
Duration — (days): 1 day
Paltau Gorge & Waterfall Trek from Tashkent
1-Day Scenic Hiking Tour in the Tian Shan Mountains
Enjoy one of the most scenic sightseeing trekking routes near Tashkent, combining mountain landscapes, waterfalls, fruit orchards, and panoramic views of the Tian Shan Mountains and Charvak Reservoir.
This 1-day trekking tour from Tashkent takes you deep into the Paltau Gorge, a stunning area of the Western Tian Shan, located approximately 2 hours’ drive from Tashkent. The route passes through a border zone (passport required) with registration at a military checkpoint.
The trek starts at an altitude of 1000 meters, following a dirt road that leads toward the famous Paltau Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls near Tashkent. After paying the eco fee (20,000 UZS per person), the trail continues uphill.
A steep mountain path leads to a picturesque birch grove, after which the route passes through apple orchards and fruit gardens, offering a unique combination of natural and cultural landscapes. The return route follows a dirt road back to the starting point.
Elevation gain: 400 m
Elevation loss: 400 m
Distance: 25 km
Duration: 7–8 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Paltau Waterfall
Paltau Gorge
Panoramic views of the Tian Shan Mountains
Stunning viewpoints over Charvak Reservoir
Birch forests and fruit orchards
Wide mountain valleys and alpine scenery
Season: All year round
Suitable for spring, summer, autumn, and winter trekking
Best visibility: spring and autumn
Border zone: Passport required
Eco fee: 20,000 UZS per person
Transfer: Comfortable minibus transfer from Tashkent included