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RELICT WAL-NUT FORESTS OF TIEN
SHAN
 The route
begins from Tashkent - the capital of Uzbekistan, where locates the
largest airport in Central Asia. After the acquaintanceship with the
sights of the city tourists find themselves in Fergana valley - extensive
mountain hollow, separating mountain systems of Tien-Shan and Pamir-Alay.
The second-largest river in Central Asia Syr-Darya flows along the
valley. Seven large cities locate within valley: Osh (Kirghizstan),
Andijan, Namangan, Margilan, Fergana, Kokand (all Uzbekistan) and
Khudjand (Tadjikistan). In the past the Great Silk road crossed Fergana
valley.
From Andijan tourists move to the north to the foot of Fergana range
of Tien-Shan, to the wooded place Arslanbob (Kirghizstan). Arslanbob
is a name of a legendary gardener, who planted on the legend surrounding
wood. The settlement, with the same name, spreads on the height of
1400 ì over the sea level. Softness of the climate and beauty of nature
attract here since olden times inhabitants of the eastern part of
Fergana valley and numerous amateurs of journeys. Arslanbob bases
in 115 km from Andijan, in 90êì from Jalal-Abad and in 175êì from
"Pamir’s gate" – Osh city (Kirghizstan) and is initial or
endpoint for many days journeys on Fergana range. In vicinities of
Arslanbob south slopes of Fergana range are overgrown by unique relict
nut woods , the sole ones on the all Tien-Shan. Northward from the
village a powerful rocky massif towers with Baubashata peak (4427ì).
Higher along the valleys of rivers nut woods are changed by groves
of the maple and birch. But on heights of more than 1800ì you can
meet Tien-Shan firs and conifer (juniper).High in mountains beside
alpine meadows snow fields give birth multiple rivers.
The whole route represents a big ring. In the first part tourists
go on wooded slopes of upper Ogusar river and having crossed over
Fergana range come down to lakes Kapatash and Karasu. Karasu lake
with the length of 7êì and width of 1êì is the largest in the region.
The northern coast of lake is covered by bushes and steeply cliffs
to water. South slopes of lake are very picturesque. Beside the foot
of the peak Alyam-Pasy (3754ì), nearly approaching to the lake there
are Tien-Shan firs growing by rows, along the coast are spreading
birches’ groves with lawns of green herbs. The lake is full of fish.
The Second part of the route begins from the lake. For several days
tourists get over three mountain passes, will visit two small, but
picturesque lakes - Kenkol and Kutmankol and having bent round the
peak Baubashata (4427ì) they descent to the village Arslanbob, where
they will finish their mountain itinerary.
From Arslanbob tourists move to Fergana valley, where they continue
journey on the ancient cities of Great Silk Road - Samarkand and Bukhara.
After the sightseeing of cities with 2500-a years’ history tourists
come back to Tashkent, from where they turn back to the native land.
| Day
1 |
Arrival in Tashkent - the capital
of Uzbekistan republic. Accommodation at the hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Flight from Tashkent to Andijan, one of the largest cities
in Fergana valley. Transfer by the special bus to the mountain
village Arslanbob (Kirghizstan) through Os city, 225êì. Accommodation
in the house of local inhabitants. Pedestrian walk through the
village and adjoining vicinities. |
| Day 3 |
Before the dinner excursion to waterfalls
"Chilten" (30ì) and "Bolshoye" (70ì). After
the dinner a transition to the valley of Karaunkur river. Camp
# 1 on the bank of river. |
| Day 4 |
Transition through the not high moutain pass to the valley
of Otusart river, overgrown by the woods. Camp # 2 on the picturesque
wooded glade. |
| Day 5 |
Transition to sources of Otusart river.
Encampment # 3 in the alpine area near sources of the river. |
| Day 6 |
Ascent to the mouting pass Bel-Munchak ( ÍÊ/3110ì) with beautiful
landscape. Descent to the Kapkatash lake. After the short rest
at Kirgiz shepherds descent to the picturesque Karasu lake.
Camp # 4 on the south coast of the lake in the grove of Tien-Shan
spruces an birches. |
| Day 7 |
Day of rest on the lake. Walks, fishing,
taking the solar baths. |
| Day 8 |
After not long transition on the country road ascent to the
upper river Uyunkur- a left influx of Karasu river. Camp # 5
on alpine meadows under the Kenkel peak (3541ì). |
| Day 9 |
Passing of Kenkel pass (ÍÊ/3149ì). Review
from the upper spot of majestic landscapes of Fergana valley
(south) and
Tien-Shan mountains (north). Descent through shrubbery and small
juniper groves to Kenkel lake. Camp # 6 on the lake coast. |
| Day 10 |
Tense day. Ascent to Kerey moutain pass. Encampment # 7 under
the peak of 4126ì. |
| Day 11 |
Passage of mountain pass of Kerey (1À/3540ì).
From upper spots review of Baubashata peak (4427ì). Exhausting
descent to the holy lake Kutmankel. Camp # 8 on the green glade
near the lake.
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| Day 12 |
Crossing of Kardjorum pass (1À/2990ì).Transition to the upper
river of Gawasay. Camp # 5 on the river bank. |
| Day 13 |
Light day. Transition through not high mountain
pass to the village Arslanbob. Completion of the mountain route.
Overnight at houses of the local inhabitants. |
| Day 14 |
Transfer by the special bus from Arslanbob (Kirghizstan) to
Fergana valley (Uzbekistan). Night moving by the train to
Bukhara. |
| Day 15 |
Arrival in Bukhara. Accommodation at the
hotel. Excursion in the city. |
| Day 16 |
Continuation of excursion. In the afternoon moving from Bukhara
to Samarkand (270km). Accommodation at the hotel. |
| Day 17 |
Excursion in Samarkand. |
| Day 18 |
Moving from Samarkand to Tashkent (350km).
Accommodation at the hotel. |
| Day 19 |
Departure from Tashkent. |
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