Greater Chimgan

Greater Chimgan (3,309 m) of the Chatkal Mountain range (the Western Tian Shan) is located in the territory of the Ugam-Chatkal National Park, and it is in the Bostanlyk administrative district (Tashkent Province), Uzbekistan.

For generations of those, who live in Tashkent province, the Greater Chimgan is the place of romantic gravitation.

For those who want to experience of rock climbing, hiking and mountaineering Chimgan Highlands caters many opportunities.

Chimgan Highlands have been a host for many other outdoor activities such as hang gliding, skiing, snowboarding and horseback riding.

Beginners at climbing usually take on the uncomplicated western ridge of the Greater Chimgan Mountain (I/II), while there are plenty of more complicated routes for experienced climbers.

[3][4][5] Climatic conditions in Chimgan are determined by the mountainous part of the Ugam-Chatkal National Nature Park.

The route starts in the Aksai gorge, or from the road nearby, and then along one of several buttresses there is a rather steep climb to the trail.

Orographical scheme of the Greater Chimgan Mountain and surrounding area [ 1 ]