Arashan Lakes
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Arashan Lakes

2 800 mModerate Official source Border zone
2 800 m
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The Arashan lakes sit at 2,768–2,899 m on the Angren plateau, 50 km of 4×4 track from Ertash. From mid-July to September one of the finest places to camp.

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At 2 800 m
Today
Cloudy
-6°-16°
13 November 2026
Snow
-5°-14°
Rain 4.2 mm
14 November 2026
Fog
-5°-14°
15 November 2026
Partly cloudy
-4°-14°

Now: -12° · Clear · Wind 5 km/h

Updated: 8 min ago · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)

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How to get there

  • By car to Ertash, then 4×4
    Tashkent — Angren — Ertash; 50 km of 4×4 track to the lakes. · 200,0 km · 5 h
  • Jeep tour
    Most operators offer a 2–3 day trip. · 250,0 km · 7 h
    900 000 UZS

Questions and answers

Do you need a permit?

Yes. This is a border zone — the permit comes from the Border Troops, and without it you are turned back at the checkpoint. Kyrgyz border zone — permit via a tour operator.

Places that need a border permit

How do you get there?

By car to Ertash, then 4×4: Tashkent — Angren — Ertash; 50 km of 4×4 track to the lakes. There are 2 ways in altogether.

Which months are best?

Jul–Sep — that is when people go.

How long does it take?

One trip takes about 11 h: 34,4 km of walking and 631 m of climbing.

What does it cost?

Food (per person per day) — 80 000 UZS (per person), Border permit (via tour operator) — 300 000 UZS (per person). The prices are estimates and can differ on the day.

Is there water on the way?

Yes, there is water on the way.

Photos

Photos by Wikimedia Commons contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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