Upper Oygaing Lakes
Lakes at the very head of the Oygaing river with the Ozyorny glacier above them, at 3,900–4,000 m. From the Akkapchigay trailhead the round trip is 57–64 km over several days. This is one of the remotest corners of Uzbekistan — border permit, own food and full self-sufficiency.
Routes
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The three far lakes of the Oygaing ★Expert · Community reported · 20 h 30 min57,0 km · +2 102 m
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From the clear-stream camp to the Ozyorny glacierExpert · Community reported · 4 h 10 min7,1 km · +1 039 m
Weather
At 3 970 mNow: -20° · Clear · Wind 3 km/h
Updated: 9 min ago · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
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How to get there
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By carTashkent — Charvak — Bogiston — Pskem valley; border zone above Pskem village. · 170,0 km · 4 h
Community vehicle tracks: 67 km of 4×4 road from Urungach into the Oygaing valley, 4.5 hours; the border permit is checked at the post.
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. The whole Oygaing valley is a border zone — no entry without a permit.
How do you get there?
By car: Tashkent — Charvak — Bogiston — Pskem valley; border zone above Pskem village.
Which months are best?
Jul–Sep — that is when people go.
How long does it take?
One trip takes about 20 h 30 min: 57,0 km of walking and 2 102 m of climbing.
What does it cost?
Mountaineering guide (per day) — 650 000 UZS (per group), 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.
