Karakush
Karakush, 3,864 m, lies inside the Chatkal reserve and is climbed from the Ertashsay base (2,082 m) on the Angren side. Expect +1,780 m and 10–12 hours in a day; there is almost no water on the route in August.
Routes
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Karakush — from Ertashsay ★Expert · Community reported · 9 h 30 min15,7 km · +2 550 m
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Karakush — short line from KyzylchaExpert · Community reported · 5 h 55 min7,0 km · +1 782 m
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Down the Chatkal crestHard · Community reported · 5 h 15 min9,3 km · +15 m
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Karakush — from the Kyzylcha sideExpert · Community reported · 8 h 40 min9,4 km · +2 058 m
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Karakush — descent bypassing the "saw"Hard · Community reported · 3 h 10 min12,0 km · +49 m
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Karakush — winter ascentExpert · Community reported · 9 h16,3 km · +2 200 m
Weather
At 3 864 mNow: -19° · Clear · Wind 1 km/h
Updated: 25 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 — Angren highway, then to the mountain villages. · 120,0 km · 2 h 30 min
Questions and answers
Do you need a permit?
Yes. This is a protected area: entry needs permission, or a fee at the gate. Inside the Chatkal biosphere reserve — permission from the reserve administration is required.
How do you get there?
By car: Tashkent — Angren highway, then to the mountain villages.
Which months are best?
Apr–Nov — that is when people go.
How long does it take?
One trip takes about 11 h 30 min: 15,7 km of walking and 2 550 m of climbing.
What does it cost?
Guide (per day, per group) — 250 000 UZS (per group). The prices are estimates and can differ on the day.
Is there water on the way?
No water in August — carry the whole day's supply from the base.
Photos
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