Bolshoy Chimgan is 3,309 m, on the tour card the best-known peak of the Chatkal range. This is not a cable-car resort day: rest without a summit is Chimgan: mountain rest. Here — a one-day ascent from Tashkent.
Trail kilometres and walking hours are not in the programme — we do not add them.
Summary
The essentials in a minute
In detail
Why this summit
Of NarminTour’s four ascents, Chimgan is the lowest price and the most recognisable height. The card promises a 360° view of the Western Tian Shan, alpine meadows, green slopes then rocky trails.
Compare: which mountain to choose. Book: Bolshoy Chimgan.
How the day is built
Ascent: early departure from Tashkent, arrival in Chimgan, briefing, start of the climb, a stop on alpine meadows.
Summit: final climb to 3,309 m, photos and rest, descent, return to Tashkent. No overnight — 1 day.
Who the card says yes to
Wording: participants with good physical fitness, professional accompaniment, a “safe route”. That is not “easy” and not a UIAA grade — there isn’t one. Unhurried, without 3,309 m: Babaitag.
Price and package
500,000 UZS per person. Included: transport, guide, route insurance. Not included: food and water (bring them), trekking shoes and clothes for the weather. Check the page before you pay.
Takeaway
Conclusion
Bolshoy Chimgan is 3,309 m in one day from Tashkent with a guide and insurance; you bring food; fitness is required. Chimgan 3,309 m. Other peaks: comparison.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01Is this the same as “Chimgan rest”?+
02How many hours is the climb?+
03Is food included?+
04Is an overnight needed?+
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