Urungach Peak
Urungach Peak is a 2,749 m mountain above the famous jade lakes — about 15 km and 1,550 m of climbing over 11–12 hours along the ridge. Like the lakes it lies in the border zone, so a permit is required.
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At 2 749 mNow: -13° · Clear · Wind 2 km/h
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How to get there
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By car (last 30 km 4×4)Tashkent — Charvak — Nanay — Urungach, 4–5 h; last 30 km need a high-clearance 4×4. · 160,0 km · 4 h 30 min
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Jeep tourOperators arrange the 4×4 and the border permit: 400,000–600,000 UZS per person. · 160,0 km · 5 h500 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. Border zone — arrange the permit in advance through a tour operator.
How do you get there?
By car (last 30 km 4×4): Tashkent — Charvak — Nanay — Urungach, 4–5 h; last 30 km need a high-clearance 4×4. There are 2 ways in altogether.
Which months are best?
May–Oct — that is when people go.
How long does it take?
One trip takes about 11 h 40 min: 15,4 km of walking and 1 541 m of climbing.
What does it cost?
Border permit (via tour operator) — 300 000 UZS (per person). The prices are estimates and can differ on the day.
Is there phone signal?
No. Save the map beforehand and tell someone at home where you are going.
