Ugam-Chatkal National ParkUgam-Chatkal National Park at a Glance
About Ugam-Chatkal National Park
Ugam-Chatkal National Park is a protected area in Uzbekistan’s Tashkent Region that conserves parts of the western Tien Shan mountain system. The park covers mountain ranges, river valleys and forested slopes important for regional biodiversity.
The park offers mountain scenery with forested valleys, steep ridges and river canyons suitable for hiking, mountaineering and river-based activities. Visitors encounter mixed temperate mountain ecosystems rather than urban facilities, and access is typically by road to entry points followed by trekking into higher terrain.
The park was established to protect the Ugam and Chatkal ranges and their associated watersheds and habitats. Management focuses on conservation of mountain ecosystems and sustainable local use.
Ugam-Chatkal sits in the western Tien Shan within Uzbekistan’s Tashkent Region, occupying parts of the Ugam and Chatkal ranges along the country’s eastern highlands near internal regional borders.
- Ecosystems: Protects portions of the western Tien Shan mountain system and a mix of forested valleys and high-altitude landscapes.
What to See#
- Ugam Range: Ugam Range - one of the main mountain ridges within the park, composed of forested slopes, ridgelines and alpine meadows.
- Chatkal Range: Chatkal Range - rugged mountains and deep river valleys that form the park’s eastern and southern highland terrain.
Weather & Climate near Ugam-Chatkal National Park
Ugam-Chatkal National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (647 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -15° - -6° | -15° | 52 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
| February | Poor | -14° - -5° | -14° | 57 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -11° - -1° | -10° | 77 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -4° - 5° | -2° | 95 mm | overcast | 70% | 2.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.2h |
| May | Acceptable | 2° - 13° | 6° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 4° - 18° | 11° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 1.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 15.0h |
| July | Very Good | 6° - 23° | 14° | 30 mm | some cloud | 41% | 2.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Very Good | 6° - 23° | 15° | 16 mm | some cloud | 35% | 2.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.7h |
| September | Very Good | 3° - 18° | 11° | 18 mm | some cloud | 37% | 2.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | -2° - 10° | 2° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 2.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Poor | -8° - 3° | -6° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Poor | -12° - -3° | -12° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
How to Get to Ugam-Chatkal National Park
Ugam-Chatkal National Park lies northwest of Tashkent; access is typically by car from Tashkent city and then by local roads into the mountains. Local tour operators can arrange transport and guides for trekking routes.
Tips for Visiting Ugam-Chatkal National Park
- Use local maps and experienced guides - the park covers rugged terrain and requires route-finding skills.
- Prepare for high-altitude conditions and possible snow even in summer months; pack layers and cold-weather gear.