Day Excursion: Chimgan Mountains & Charvak Reservoir

Just outside Tashkent, mountains offer retreat. Chimgan’s slopes rise green in spring, snow-clad in winter. Trails lead to meadows where wildflowers bloom, streams rush, eagles soar. Ski lifts carry visitors in winter, while summer brings hiking, picnics, and paragliding. Below, Charvak Reservoir shimmers turquoise, encircled by mountains. Beaches along its shore invite swimming, boating, and sunbathing. Villages nearby serve kebabs, bread, and tea, hospitality warm and unhurried. This excursion balances city with nature — concrete boulevards with alpine air, bazaar bustle with mountain silence. It is reminder of Tashkent’s location at crossroads of steppe and peak.