Chimgan

Chimgan lies in a high valley below the peak of Greater Chimgan, in the Bostanliq district. It has been the main mountain retreat for Tashkent residents since Soviet times, when the first ski lifts and sanatoriums were built here.

In winter there are a few runs and lifts suited to beginners and intermediate skiers, plus snow-tubing and sledging. The neighbouring Beldersay valley has its own chairlift that climbs a long ridge, with wide views over the mountains and, on clear days, Charvak Lake.

In summer the area is cooler than the city and good for walks on grassy slopes, horse rides and picnics by mountain streams. Hotels range from Soviet-era buildings to newer guesthouses and cottages.